Afenifere USA Criticises Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity
By Our Correspondent National News – Afenifere Diaspora USA has criticised Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening security situation across the country, warning that continued violence could escalate into sectarian conflict if urgent action is not taken. The group expressed concern that the Federal Government has not done enough to address attacks and […]
Petrol Price Hits N1,332 After Dangote Refinery Hike
By Our Correspondent National News – Petrol prices across Nigeria are expected to rise to about N1,332 per litre after a fresh price increase from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, triggering a new pricing template from MRS Oil Nigeria Plc. The move signals another major adjustment in the country’s fuel market and could push pump prices […]
Reps Threaten Showdown Over Unpaid Projects
By Our Correspondent National News – Tension is mounting in the House of Representatives ahead of its March 31 resumption, as lawmakers express frustration over the Federal Government’s failure to release funds for constituency projects captured in the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The delay in paying contractors handling capital projects has sparked fears of a […]
Senate Explains Delay on Dual Party Membership Ban
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigerian Senate has explained why it has not taken a position on the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act that seeks to criminalise dual political party membership. Lawmakers in the upper chamber say they cannot deliberate on the issue until the bill is officially transmitted from the House […]
Nigeria Among World’s Deadliest Terror Attack Locations
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has recorded two of the world’s deadliest terrorist attacks, according to findings contained in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, a report that tracks the impact of terrorism across countries and regions. The report listed a deadly assault on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State […]
ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Faction Petitions INEC
By Our Correspondent National News – A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a rival faction has formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the party’s current leadership led by former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola. The faction, […]
Lagos, Calabar Gas Explosions Injure 40, Destroy Buildings
By Our Correspondent National News – No fewer than 40 people were injured and several buildings destroyed following separate gas-related explosions in Lagos and Cross River states on Saturday, emergency authorities confirmed. The Lagos incident occurred in the early hours along the busy Lekki–Epe Expressway near Ologuro Bus Stop in the Sangotedo area. Emergency responders […]
US Drone Deployment in Nigeria Not Base Relocation – DHQ
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports suggesting that the United States plans to relocate its drone base from the Niger Republic to Nigeria, describing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. The clarification follows a report indicating that the United States deployed several MQ-9 Reaper drones and around 200 military […]
Odegbami Blasts CAF Over AFCON Title Reversal
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has criticised the decision of the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal national football team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco national football team. Odegbami described the ruling as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable,” arguing that a […]