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JUST IN: Dangote Increases Petrol Price by 6.17%; takes effect today
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an adjustment in its pricing structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. In a notice on Friday titled, “Communication on PMS Price Review”, the refinery announced the new pricing structure setting the new bulk purchase rate at N955 per litre for customers purchasing between 2 million and 4.99 million litres. Bulk buyers acquiring 5 million litres or more will now pay N950 per litre, according to the notice. This price adjustm...
PAKISTAN: Ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to jail in corruption case
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has today been sentenced to 14 years in prison, and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in a case related to the misuse of authority and corruption involving Khan’s Al-Qadir University Project Trust. Khan was also given a fine of 1 million Pakistani rupees while Bibi was fined half that amount. An accountability court operating in Rawalpindi, where Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023, had reserved its verdict in December last year and de...
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv to sign what Downing Street calls a landmark 100-year partnership with Ukraine. The pact, according to the government, would formalise economic and military support already pledged to the country, and offers more. It is the prime minister's first visit to the country since taking office last summer, in a show of support for Ukraine days before Donald Trump re-enters the White House. Starmer was greeted at Kyiv railway s...
Conservative Leader, Badenoch admits Party mistakes when
Conservative Leader, Badenoch admits Party mistakes when in power.
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol arrested!
Yoon Suk Yeol has become South Korea's first sitting president to be arrested after investigators today scaled barricades and cut through barbed wire to take him into custody. This is as a team of investigators arrived at his residence in central Seoul, armed with ladders to climb over buses blocking its entrance and bolt croppers to cut through the barbed wire. Yoon is being investigated on charges of insurrection for a failed martial law order on 3 December that plunged the country into tu...
BIDEN ANNOUNCES ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR VICTIMS AS WILDFIRES RAGE
The outgoing President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced a federal aid of $770 one-time payment to California wildfire victims as the Los Angeles County battles one of the worst sets of fires in state history. Biden, who made the announcement during a briefing with Vice President Kamala Harris and emergency officials, also said the government will be covering 100% of the disaster response costs for the next six months. He revealed that about 33,000 residents have already registere...
OYO GOV, MAKINDE SWEARS IN 48 PERMANENT SECRETARIES
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state Civil Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. The governor charged the new Permanent Secretaries to work hand in hand with his government to achieve its aim of viable development in the state. Makinde stated this at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, shortly after the Oaths of Office and Alleg...
CUPP ASKS NIGERIANS TO REJECT RULING PARTY IN 2027
The Coalition of United Political Parties has criticised the Federal Government over widespread insecurity, urging Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 elections. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mark Adebayo, the opposition coalition described the recent massacre of 40 farmers in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram terrorists as a tragic signature of the government’s inability to protect its citizens. The Coalition highlighted the heightened in...
FG ADVOCATES FOR BOLD REFORM, SMARTER INVESTMENTS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Federal Government has called for bold reforms and smarter investments to address current economic realities. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this call during the Islamic Development Bank Governors’ Retreat held in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. According to a press release issued by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, the minister emphasised the need for the bank to reassess its approach to development f...
TULIP SIDDIQ: Her reaction to allegations of
TULIP SIDDIQ: Her reaction to allegations of corruption levelled against her
Tory Leader, Badenoch urges PM Starmer to sack anti-corruption minister, Siddiq over corruption claims
Leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister, Keir Starmer to sack anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq after she was named in an investigation into claims her family embezzled up to £3.9bn from infrastructure spending in Bangladesh. Badenoch in a post on X sajd it is time for Siddiq to be sacked. She claimed that the Prime Minister appointed his personal friend as anti-corruption minister while she is being accused of corruption. It will be r...
LA WILDFIRES: UKRAINE OFFERS TO SEND FIREFIGHTERS
LA WILDFIRES: UKRAINE OFFERS TO SEND FIREFIGHTERS TO US AS FIRES KILL 24
Residents scamper for safety after spotting a
Residents scamper for safety after spotting a "suspicious vehicle" in London
Lebanon moves to elect president after two-year vacancy
Lebanese lawmakers will today finally elect a president after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the country out of financial crisis. The war-battered country has been without a president since Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022 as many previous attempts to elect a president all failed amid deadlock in parliament between pro-and anti-Hezbollah blocs. International pressure has surged ahead of the session, including from French envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian,...
Biden Declares National Mourning as Former President Jimmy Carter Lies In State at US Capitol
The body of Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president who died last month will lie in state at the Capitol for two days, during which period the public can come to pay their respects. His body arrived at the snow-covered US Capitol, where it will remain until today, after a full day of ceremonious travel that began in his native Georgia. Members of the public will afterwards be able to come view Carter's casket in the Chamber. President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy at Carter's state funeral at t...
FG Strengthens Global Partnership to Advance Domestic Airline Growth- Keyamo
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to deepen partnerships with global lessors and financiers to support Nigeria’s domestic airline growth and fleet renewal. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made this known during an interview with journalists. He stated the Federal Government’s readiness to improve its stakeholders’ engagement and prioritise a thriving aviation ecosystem that is globally competitive, inclusive, and resilient. Keyamo also disclosed pl...
Borno Attack: President Bola Tinubu Mourns Fallen Soldiers, Lauds Military Response
President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the military and the families of the six soldiers who lost their lives during the tragic terrorist attack that took place at the Nigerian Army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. This is as he called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the assault. In a statement issued today by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers....
Telecom tariff to increase but not by 100%- Tijani
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has confirmed that telecom tariffs will soon increase but assured Nigerians that it will not be the 100 per cent that telecom operators are pushing for at the moment. The Minister disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators today in Abuja. He said consultations and engagements are ongoing to arrive at an acceptable rate, assuring that the Nigerian Communications Commission would soon app...
Tariff Hike: NCC meets telecom consumer groups Thursday
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja today to discuss the proposed 100 per cent tariff hike in the telecom sector. The commission said the meeting will bring together representatives from major consumer advocacy groups and other relevant industry stakeholders to deliberate on the implications of the price increase. President of the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, Adeolu Ogungbanjo, confirmed the development to jour...
PMQs: Kemi Badenoch blows hot at Prime
PMQs: Kemi Badenoch blows hot at Prime Minister Starmer, demands inquiry into the "rape gangs scandal"
Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies, lauds development
Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS group, a bloc of emerging economies featuring Russia, China and others that is viewed as a counterweight to the West. Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the group, declared that Indonesia is set to join as a full member. Brazil’s foreign ministry had earlier said Indonesia shares with the other members the will to reform the institutions of global governance and contribute positively to cooperation within the Global South. Meanwhile, Indon...
WASSCE resit not new a new trend in Nigeria, says WAEC
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination has clarified that the remedial examination, which was reportedly announced on a Ghana TV programme, is not a new development for Nigerian candidates. Speaking to journalists, the Head of the Nigeria Office at the West African Examinations Council, Amos Dangut, explained that Nigerian candidates have been resitting exams for over six years. He clarified that school candidates who fail to pass all the required subjects during their formal s...
Ibadan Stampede: Oyo Gov, Makinde insists culprits must face trial
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that those responsible for the Ibadan funfair stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children will face trial, regardless of their social status. He made the statement at the 2025 Annual Inter-faith Service for workers in the state, where he emphasised that the rule of law will be upheld in the State, even if it’s not the case elsewhere. The three people were taken to a magistrates’ court on December 24, after which the magistrate ordered...
95 People Die as Earthquake Strikes Holy City of Tibet
At least 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 are injured after a major earthquake struck the mountainous Tibet region this morning. According to data from the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometres, which also showed a series of aftershocks in the area. The earthquake is one of the deadliest China has seen in recent years even as tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India. Videos published by China's state media sho...
JAMB Remits 6 Billion Naira to Federal Government
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has announced a remittance of over 6 billion naira to the coffers of the Nigerian government in 2024. According to the board’s weekly bulletin released by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB generated a total income of 22 billion naira in 2024. Additionally, the board noted that the reduction of N1,500 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination form fees for candidates, multiplied by the number of beneficiaries, in...
No State Should Have Excuse for Not Paying #70,000 Minimum Wage- NECA
Director General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA Adewale Oyerinde has said all the 36 states of the federation have no justification for not paying the new minimum wage. Oyerinde asserted that state governments have received enough support from the Federal Government to be able to implement the N70,000 minimum wage signed into law in July 2024. This comes as many state governments pledged to implement it, while others raised concerns about their financial capacity after ...
South Korean Investigators seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
South Korean investigators have requested an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, hours before the current order expires. Anticorruption investigators probing Yoon over his December 3 martial law proclamation failed to serve an arrest warrant last Friday, after they were blocked by presidential security service guards who formed a human chain to prevent access to Yoon. Investigating authorities said in a statement today they have requested an extension at the S...
State of emergency declared as several US states hit by huge winter storm
More than 60 million Americans are in the grips of a huge winter storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade. A state of emergency has been declared in seven states - Kansas, one of the worst-hit areas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas and parts of New Jersey. Thousands of flights have already been delayed or cancelled, with many roads cut off and schools shut as a result of the storm. Mayor of Kansas City, Quinton Lucas expre...
UK PM, Starmer attacks spread of 'lies' on grooming gangs
Prime minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer has attacked politicians and activists, whom he said are spreading lies and misinformation over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-billionaire Elon Musk accused Starmer of being complicit in the rape of Britain during his tenure as director of public prosecutions for failing to tackle grooming gangs. However, Starmer said those responsible for spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible are not interested in victims, b...
Adeboye, Badenoch, Elumelu make list of 100 most reputable Africans
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Kemi Badenoch, member of the House of Parliament and Opposition Leader of the Conservative Party, and Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The list which was released on Sunday by Reputation Poll International (RPI), in partnership with the Global Reputation Forum, had the names of other notable Nigerians and African lead...
NNPC TURNED DOWN DANGOTE’S $750M TO MANAGE NIGERIA’S REFINERIES – OBASANJO
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed new details about Nigeria’s refinery woes, recounting failed efforts to privatise the country’s refineries and the subsequent financial losses under government management. In an exclusive interview today, Obasanjo discussed the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries during his presidency, explaining how he sought external help to rehabilitate and manage the facilities and faced resistance. Obasanjo disclosed that after the refusal of a l...
PETER OBI DENIES MERGER DEAL WITH OPPOSITION PARTIES AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has said there is currently no merger agreement between the party and any other opposition party for a merger. He spoke at a press conference on the state of the nation in Abuja today. Obi spoke against the backdrop of speculations that the party had entered into a merger deal with the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Obi, who didn’t admit or deny the existence of merger...
TEMPERATURES DROP ACROSS UNITED KINGDOM AHEAD OF SNOW FORECAST
Temperatures have dropped as colder arctic air spreads across the United Kingdom, with icy conditions ahead of snow being forecast for much of the country in the coming days. This comes as a major clean-up operation is under way after hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding across north-west England. This is as torrential rain began on New Years' Eve and left huge areas of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire flooded. Greater Manchester Police, which declared...
‘A TRAGIC LOSS’, NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT SYMPATHISES WITH SOUTH KOREA AS 179 DIE IN PLANE CRASH
The Federal Government has expressed sympathy with the government and people of South Korea following the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216. The crash occurred yesterday, when the flight, returning from Thailand, attempted to land at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea, skidded off the runway and collided with a wall, resulting in a fiery explosion. Officials disclosed that out of the 181 passengers and crew on board, 179 lost their lives, leaving only two survivors. However...
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU MOURNS JIMMY CARTER, CALLS HIM A TRUSTWORTHY, COMPASSIONATE FRIEND TO NIGERIA
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the United States of America on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. Tinubu remarked that Carter showed all how to remain relevant and impactful after leaving the esteemed position of President of the United States. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a State House release, Carter tackled the challenges the developing world fa...
India announces seven days of mourning for ex-PM Manmohan Singh
India has announced seven days of mourning and a state funeral for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was hailed as one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s. The government declared today that the mourning would be observed until January 1, with a state funeral accorded as a mark of respect for the departed dignitary, who passed away at the age of 92. The official date for the state funeral was not announced immediately, however, a senior mem...
South Korea's Parliament votes to impeach acting president Han as political turmoil deepens
A majority in South Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, as ongoing turmoil in Asia’s fourth-largest economy sent the currency plunging to levels not seen since the 2007-2009 global financial crisis. A total of 192 lawmakers of the 300-member parliament today voted to impeach Han, while governing party politicians boycotted the vote. Prime Minister Han has been acting president since President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached on December 14 over his short-liv...
