Petrol Price Rises to ₦992 Per Litre at NNPC Stations
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has reportedly surged to ₦992 per litre at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail outlets across the country. The development, which marks the highest rate recorded at NNPC stations since full deregulation of the downstream sector, has triggered fresh concern among motorists […]
Evangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80 – Family Confirms Passing
Prominent Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has died at the age of 80. A statement from the family, released on his official social media page, confirmed his passing occurred on Sunday, October 6, 2025. “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of […]
Shooting Stars Players Attacked by Kano Pillars Fans After NPFL Match
A disturbing video has circulated on social media showing battered and bruised players of Shooting Stars Football Club (3SC) following a violent attack by Kano Pillars fans after their recent Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The incident occurred at the Sani Abacha Stadium immediately after Shooting Stars scored a dramatic 94th-minute equalizer, triggering unrest […]
Federal Government Reacts as ASUU Begins Fresh Strike
The Federal Government has criticized the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), declaring that the lecturers’ decision to embark on strike was unnecessary and avoidable. Government’s Position In a forceful statement, the Federal Government (FG) accused ASUU of disrupting academic calendars without sufficient justification. It argued that many of the union’s demands could have been […]
Lagos Re-Arraigns Convicted Kidnapper Evans Over Cops’ Deaths
The Lagos State Government has officially re‑arraigned convicted kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on charges relating to the murder of two police officers and associated offences. New Charge and Court Appearance Evans appeared before the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, alongside co‑defendant Joseph Emeka, on an amended five‑count charge that includes […]
Tension in Igbo-Ora as Youths Block Alaafin of Oyo’s Convoy During World Twin Festival
Tension erupted in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa area of Oyo State, on Saturday when a group of youths blocked the convoy of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, as he attempted to leave the venue of the annual World Twin Festival. The situation escalated when the youths surrounded the royal convoy, demanding money from the […]