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…operators expect further price reduction by Dangote, others Six depot owners have reduced the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol as competition heightens in the downstream sector of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The depot owners, which slashed their prices yesterday included Emadeb, First Royal, MENJ, Aiteo, Pinnacle and Hyde....

The Commissioner for Sports, Bayelsa State Sports  Commissioner,  Daniel Igali, has revealed that the Prosperity State would be vying to host the 2028 National Sports Festival along with six other ‘unknown’  interested states. Igali said, in Sagamu at the just concluded Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State that   the Director General at the...

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai  repelled a coordinated terrorists’ attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam local government areas. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya,...

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server....

Mr Asein said, “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act. The Nigerian Copyright Commission has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) against performing other people’s music publicly without licence or owner’s authorisation. Director-General of the NCC, Dr John Asein, gave the warning in...

Onitsha – The Swiss government has finally launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of Nigerian citizen Mr. Michael Ekemezie in Lausanne, Switzerland, on May 25, 2025. The probe follows a strongly worded petition submitted to the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria by human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi...

The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that the outcome of its 99th National Executive Committee meeting demonstrates a renewed unity among its leaders aimed at repositioning the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the 2027 presidential election will serve...

Nigeria’s railway sector is set for a cost-saving turnaround as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) teams up with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to convert its diesel-powered locomotives to cleaner, cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this known during a media...

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has expressed worry over prevalent cases of kidnapping in Anambra State. President, Onitsha Chapter, Benjamin Agbala, said this at the annual Feast of Barracuda lecture series, with the theme: “Kidnaping for Ransom by enhancing personal security.” He identified ostentatious lifestyle, divulging personal information and...

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9 public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the dates on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslims, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion....