CBN forecasts petrol price at N950 per litre in 2026 

CBN forecasts petrol price at N950 per litre in 2026 

By Udeme Akpan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol could rise to about N950 per litre in 2026.  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently puts its gantry price at N699 per litre while the retail price at MRS Oil, authorized distributor stood at N739 per litre. […]
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49-year-old man arrested for alleged defilement of 13-year old girl in Oyo

49-year-old man arrested for alleged defilement of 13-year old girl in Oyo

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 49-year-old man, Peter Adubi, in connection with the defilement of a 13-year-old girl. The arrest followed a report by the minor’s guardian, who observed unusual and distressing behavioural changes in the child. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade […]

How kidnappers killed Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Chigbo, after N3m ransom demand — Family

How kidnappers killed Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Chigbo, after N3m ransom demand — Family

By Kingsley Omonobi The Chigbo family has announced the death of one of its prominent members and an Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, who was killed by kidnappers. The Publisher of Realnews Magazine and a former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCO), Dr. Maureen Chigbo, announced this in a statementShe explained […]

Rivers Crisis: How defection killed Wike-Fubara agreement

Rivers Crisis: How defection killed Wike-Fubara agreement

Recently, the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike and the former factional chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers state, Chief Robinson Ewoh, revisited the unpopular peace pact initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which showcased a roadmap to resolving the political crisis in the state.

NASENI launches inter-agency innovation competition to stimulate local solutions, technological advancement

NASENI launches inter-agency innovation competition to stimulate local solutions, technological advancement

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched  an Inter-Agency Innovation Competition and Awards aimed at harnessing innovation, promoting collaboration and creativity among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. NASENI has the statutory mission “to develop and maintain a dynamic infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s indigenous industrialization, job creation and […]

New US visa bond will hurt tourists, legitimate business trips — Nigerians

New US visa bond will hurt tourists, legitimate business trips — Nigerians

Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going to the US on legitimate business trips. They argue that the US already generates billions from visa application fees, so adding a bond requirement is excessive and might discourage legitimate visitors.