Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,075 Per Litre as Global Crude Oil Prices Slump

Aliko Dangote at the refinery

By Our Correspondent National News – The Dangote Refinery has reduced the gantry price of petrol by ₦100, bringing the cost down from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre, following a sudden decline in global crude oil prices. The price adjustment, announced on Tuesday, reflects the refinery’s response to the sharp drop in international oil benchmarks, […]

Nigeria, South Africa Armies Deepen Military Cooperation to Strengthen Regional Security

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Waidi Shaibu and Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha.

By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria and South Africa are strengthening military cooperation in a renewed effort to boost regional security, improve operational readiness, and enhance professional training among African armed forces. The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to deeper collaboration during an official visit by the Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant […]

Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable as Senate Resumes Plenary

Senate President Godswill Akpabio

By Our Correspondent National News – The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to actively hold their elected representatives accountable and engage lawmakers on issues affecting their communities. Speaking during the resumption of plenary at the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, Akpabio stressed that democratic governance can only thrive when citizens participate […]

Stop Lawsuits, Organise Fresh Convention, Saraki Urges PDP Leaders

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki

By Our Correspondent National News – Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has urged leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to halt ongoing lawsuits surrounding the party’s disputed national convention and instead focus on organising a fresh convention that complies with electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saraki made the call following a […]

IGP Tunji Disu Vows to Flush Out Bandits, Restore Security in Kwara Communities

Acting IG, Olatunji Disu

By Our Correspondent National News – The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has pledged that security agencies will intensify operations to reclaim communities in Kwara State from bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking during his first official visit to Ilorin since assuming office, the police chief assured residents that the Nigeria Police Force is fully committed […]

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Oyedele as Finance Minister of State, Abe as NUPRC Chairman

File Copy: House of Representatives

By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President also nominated former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as the chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, following the […]

Timothée Chalamet Oscar Controversy: Has Hollywood’s Golden Boy Lost His Shine?

Timothée Chalamet in bright blue suit posing at Oscars 2026 nominees luncheon.

By Our Correspondent National News – Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet, once the golden boy of cinema and a frontrunner for this year’s Best Actor Oscar, is facing a wave of controversy that could impact his award momentum. His recent remarks dismissing ballet and opera as outdated sparked backlash across social media and from performing arts […]

Asherkine Refutes Viral ‘Canteen Worker’ Video Claims

Content creator and influencer, Akinyemi Omotayo, known as Asherkine

By Our Correspondent National News – Content creator and social media influencer, Akinyemi Omotayo, popularly known as Asherkine, has responded to claims that his viral “canteen worker” video was staged. The clip, which went viral across multiple platforms, shows Asherkine surprising a young woman with luxury experiences, including a trip from Ogun State to Lagos […]

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Train Emerging Talents in Nigeria

Guests and dignitaries celebrate with Tiwa Savage during the official launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in Lagos on Tuesday.

By Our Correspondent National News – Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a platform aimed at nurturing and training emerging music talents across Nigeria. The foundation’s launch, held at The Delborough in Lagos, attracted a host of celebrities, industry stakeholders, and government dignitaries, all celebrating Savage’s commitment to developing […]