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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says fuel pump prices are determined by market forces and not fixed by the regulator under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The NMDPRA management made this known in a statement on Saturday, in response to concerns over the recent increase in pump prices of petrol. […]

Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan’s rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at Roma. With both sides holding perfect records heading into the top-two clash in the capital, it was an early season glimpse of what may well be the Scudetto race […]

Former Nigerian Navy officer and security commentator, Commodore Kunle Olawunmi (retd.), has called for accountable governance, democratic consent and peaceful constitutional change, saying no political office should be regarded as greater than the people. Olawunmi made the call in a public statement titled “Democratic Consent: No Presidency Is Greater Than the People,” issued on Saturday, […]

US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at critics of artificial intelligence and data centers, saying he would not allow the “destruction” of the industry and announcing the creation of a new government “AI Force.” Trump — who finds himself out of step with growing public skepticism over AI and dire safety warnings from […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied authoring a purported letter addressed to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, amid the ongoing dispute over political and financial issues in Anambra State. The letter, dated September 19, 2026, and titled “The Future of Ndigbo is Bleak”, criticised Governor […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Academic activities may remain suspended in all Lagos State-owned universities following the ongoing indefinite strike declared by their academic staff unions. This comes four days after the Lagos State University arm of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-LASU, declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s failure to implement the 2025 […]

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By Dayo Johnson Akure The stool of the Oloba of Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State has a new occupant-elect, following the emergence of Prince Gbadebo Adeusi Aladetoye after a keenly supervised selection process. Gbadebo, from the Orioge Royal House, was chosen after Ifa divination and voting by the kingmakers, conducted […]

Rosaline Ogunro, a Nigerian-born councillor, has become the mayor of Islington in London, adding another prominent name to the growing number of Nigerians making their mark in British public life. Ogunro, who represents St Peter’s and Canalside Ward, was officially sworn in as Mayor of Islington for 2026/27 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Her emergence […]

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has directed his media team, supporters, political associates and affiliated groups to stop mentioning or responding to other candidates seeking the senatorial seat in the 2027 election. Kalu, in a statement issued by his office, said his re-election campaign should focus strictly on his record of […]

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the immediate removal from office of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam. The governor also directed Mbam to hand over all government property in his possession, including his official vehicle, to the Secretary to the State Government. He was further […]

Linguists estimate that if current non-transmission trends persist, many of Nigeria’s more than 500 indigenous languages could face severe endangerment or extinction within 50 to 70 years. Children, parents and experts said urban lifestyles had reduced children’s exposure to indigenous languages and weakened intergenerational transmission. Maimuna Egigogo, 12, a resident of Kubwa, said that she […]