Dangote Petroleum Refinery Plc has assured Nigerians that the era of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol scarcity, is over, declaring that the country has now entered a phase of fuel abundance. The assurance was given on Wednesday in Lagos by the newly appointed Managing Director of the refinery, David Bird, during a…
The impeachment process initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered a fresh setback following the withdrawal of support by two additional members of the State House of Assembly. The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, announced their decision barely…
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has firmly denied reports claiming that he endorsed the alleged defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speculation has intensified in recent days over claims that Governor Yusuf is finalising plans to dump the NNPP…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed and unveiled a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of Nigeria’s university education system and ensuring long-term stability in the sector. The agreement, which replaces the long-standing 2009 pact that fueled years of industrial disputes and repeated strikes, was formally signed…
The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, arrested in connection with last weekend’s protest in the area, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Mr. Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this on Wednesday. He said some of the students were released on Tuesday, while the remaining ones would regain…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of over ₦6 billion in intervention funds for 271 tertiary institutions across the country in the 2026 intervention cycle. The funds, approved through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), will be allocated to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide to support infrastructure development, research, innovation, and capacity…
It is a period of deep sorrow for fans and lovers of gospel music following the reported death of renowned gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinaanu, widely known by her stage name Omije Ojumi. According to reports, the gospel artiste fell ill around 2025 and, despite concerted efforts to restore her health, did not recover….
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF released the list of match officials for the encounter on Tuesday. The clash will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Laryea will be…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the sale of registration forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made in a statement posted on JAMB’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday night and signed by the Registrar…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that it will release two separate inflation figures for December, following concerns over an apparent spike in the headline rate triggered by changes to Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology. According to a Bloomberg report, the decision follows the recent rebasing of the CPI, which caused the…
