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  • Dangote Refinery Expands Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Expands Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels

    The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations, aiming to more than double its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within the next three years. According to Managing […]

  • APC Excludes Members in Zamfara State Registration

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Excludes Members in Zamfara State Registration

    A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to the party’s national chairman to address the alleged exclusion of some members from the ongoing electronic […]

  • US dollar hegemony wanes as sanctions push world away

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on US dollar hegemony wanes as sanctions push world away

    The US is inadvertently undermining the dominance of its national currency, the dollar, by “abusing” financial instruments through sanctions, according to Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., a prominent Brazilian economist and former International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]

  • US Designates Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on US Designates Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization

    The United States has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. This move comes in response to a long-standing request from Arab allies and American conservatives. The designation […]

  • Manchester City beats Newcastle 2-0

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Manchester City beats Newcastle 2-0

    Manchester City has taken a significant step towards the English League Cup final, defeating Newcastle 2-0 in the first-leg semi-final at St James’ Park. Antoine Semenyo, the club’s recent recruit, scored his second goal in […]

  • Nigeria hires US lobbyist to ease Trump pressure

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria hires US lobbyist to ease Trump pressure

    The Nigerian government has signed a $9 million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington to ease pressure from the US government over insecurity in the country. The contract, approved by the administration of […]

  • Super Eagles get Super Falcons support for AFCON semi final

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Eagles get Super Falcons support for AFCON semi final

    The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s female national football team, have expressed their support for the Super Eagles as they prepare to face Morocco in the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tonight. In a […]

  • Nigeria Economy to Grow 4.4 Percent by 2026

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Economy to Grow 4.4 Percent by 2026

    The World Bank has forecasted a significant increase in Nigeria’s economic growth, projecting a 4.4 percent growth rate for 2026 and 2027. This prediction, outlined in the bank’s Global Economic Prospects report released in January […]

  • Afrobeats singer Young Game highlights diaspora artists struggles for recognition

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Afrobeats singer Young Game highlights diaspora artists struggles for recognition

    Nigerian Afrobeats singer Young Game, born Sunday Paul Bassey, has highlighted the challenges faced by African diaspora artists in gaining recognition within the Afrobeats industry. Despite their significant contributions to the genre’s global success, these […]

  • APC Chieftain Slams Obedient Movement Ahead 2027 Election

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Chieftain Slams Obedient Movement Ahead 2027 Election

    A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticized recent actions by the Obedient Movement, a group supporting Peter Obi, a key figure in the African Democratic Congress. Eze’s comments come […]

  • NDLEA arrests 462 suspected drug traffickers seizes 207595kg illicit drugs

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on NDLEA arrests 462 suspected drug traffickers seizes 207595kg illicit drugs

    The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in 2025, with the arrest of 462 suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of 207,595.54 […]

  • Dangote Refinery Defends Petrol Price Amid Market Distortion Claims

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Defends Petrol Price Amid Market Distortion Claims

    Dangote Refinery’s Managing Director, David Bird, has defended the company’s fixed petrol price of N739 per liter, stating that it is competitive. Bird made this assertion during a press briefing in Lagos, where he addressed […]

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