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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and major petroleum marketers have reduced the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across primary distribution depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar, and Warri, following a recent decline in global crude oil benchmarks. The price adjustments were confirmed in the latest depot monitoring report published by Petroleumprice.ng, showing the most […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to determine the cause of death of 37 individuals detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining activities. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, formally constituted the panel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has updated its administrative policy to enable candidates who have genuinely lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses to officially update their profiles through a secure process. The examination body announced the policy modification on Monday through its official X (formerly Twitter) platform, […]
More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face severe flooding risks between September 19 and 25, 2026, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The agency warned that surging water levels along major river basins and key coastal corridors could trigger widespread inundation. […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking upon arrival, Shettima affirmed that Nigeria’s strategic engagements throughout the global summit will be strictly guided by the nation’s primary national interests. The vice president landed […]
The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of all legislative activities hosted by the country in response to ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals. The decision was finalized following high-level consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, according […]
The Federal Government has officially initiated the legal process to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) formal approval of the policy recommendation presented by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Speaking in Abuja at the 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day commemoration, the Minister of State for Health […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to finance its 2027 political campaigns through micro-donations from ordinary citizens, aiming to curb the influence of wealthy elites in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time on Wednesday, NDC National Leader and Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, revealed that the party will open […]
Political parties and gubernatorial candidates across Nigeria officially launched public campaigns for the 2027 governorship elections on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, unveiling competing policy platforms centered on security, economic development, and social welfare. The formal commencement follows the statutory campaign schedule released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the Electoral Act 2026. […]
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 suspects following the high-profile obstruction of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to the state. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Makurdi on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu confirmed that the swift arrests resulted from targeted, intelligence-led operations launched immediately […]
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