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  • NNPC Cuts Petrol Pump Price: Lagos N1,130, Abuja N1,165

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NNPC Cuts Petrol Pump Price: Lagos N1,130, Abuja N1,165

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced retail petrol prices at its outlets nationwide, with Lagos now at N1,130 per litre and Abuja at N1,165 per litre. This adjustment represents a decrease of […]

  • NELFUND Extends Student Loan for 2025/2026 Session

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NELFUND Extends Student Loan for 2025/2026 Session

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for its Student Loan Application Portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, following formal requests from several participating institutions. The move provides additional time for eligible […]

  • Ekiti warns Obanla: unity prevents development stagnation

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Ekiti warns Obanla: unity prevents development stagnation

    The Ekiti State Government has called on traditional rulers to prioritise unity in their domains, cautioning that internal conflicts can stall developmental progress. This appeal was delivered by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye during a courtesy […]

  • OPay Denies NRS Sealed Offices, Maintains Tax Compliance

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on OPay Denies NRS Sealed Offices, Maintains Tax Compliance

    OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has denied reports that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over tax disputes, calling the allegations “false and misleading.” The […]

  • PDP, LP, APGA Senators Defect to ADC in National Assembly

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on PDP, LP, APGA Senators Defect to ADC in National Assembly

    Nine senators from three different political parties have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a plenary session at Nigeria’s National Assembly, marking a significant shift in legislative alignments amid broader political realignments. The […]

  • Bank of England Wildlife Banknote Redesign Sparks Backlash

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Bank of England Wildlife Banknote Redesign Sparks Backlash

    The Bank of England has announced a significant redesign of the UK’s banknotes, planning to replace historical figures including William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, and Jane Austen with images of native wildlife. The move, part of […]

  • NPFL Relegation: Kun Khalifat FC GK Ejiogu Urges Support

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NPFL Relegation: Kun Khalifat FC GK Ejiogu Urges Support

    Goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu has issued a direct appeal for unwavering fan support as Kun Khalifat FC enters the decisive phase of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, with the Owerri-based club deeply embroiled in […]

  • Nigeria Power Blackout Over Gas Suppliers’ N3.3tn Debt

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Power Blackout Over Gas Suppliers’ N3.3tn Debt

    Nigerians face a deepening electricity crisis as gas suppliers have threatened to cut supplies to power plants over an accumulated debt now exceeding N6.8 trillion, the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has warned. The […]

  • China Ant Smuggler Arrested Nairobi Airport 2000 Queen Ants

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on China Ant Smuggler Arrested Nairobi Airport 2000 Queen Ants

    A Chinese national has been arrested at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to traffic over 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya, authorities confirmed. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted […]

  • Chinese ant trafficker arrested in Kenya with 2000 queen ants

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Chinese ant trafficker arrested in Kenya with 2000 queen ants

    A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 live ants out of Kenya, authorities confirmed. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was […]

  • Burkina Faso Al-Qaeda Attacks Surge, 38 Civilians Killed

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Burkina Faso Al-Qaeda Attacks Surge, 38 Civilians Killed

    Burkina Faso is witnessing a sharp escalation in jihadist violence, with an Al-Qaeda-linked militant group intensifying attacks against civilians across the northern and eastern regions. Human Rights Watch reports that members of the Group for […]

  • ADC Dismisses False Reports on Senator Kingibe Suspension

    By Ifunanya | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC Dismisses False Reports on Senator Kingibe Suspension

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has categorically denied media reports announcing the suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe, describing the circulating claims as entirely false and misleading. The statement, released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary […]

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