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Again, Dangote refinery raises petrol gantry price as Iran conflict rattles oil market

Again, Dangote refinery raises petrol gantry price...

2 days ago 8

International Women’s Day: Group calls for action to address inequalities affecting women, girls

International Women’s Day: Group calls for action ...

2 days ago 7

In Nigeria, a judge is not above or beyond investigation, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In Nigeria, a judge is not above or beyond investi...

2 days ago 9

Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe

Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe

2 days ago 11

INTERVIEW: France’s presence in Africa has never been so big, despite AES – French Ambassador

INTERVIEW: France’s presence in Africa has never b...

2 days ago 11

Night of Terror: How armed men attacked Abuja community, kidnapped residents

Night of Terror: How armed men attacked Abuja comm...

2 days ago 10

SERAP sues Nigerian govt over ‘failure to withdraw unlawful mass phone‑tapping rules’

SERAP sues Nigerian govt over ‘failure to withdraw...

2 days ago 8

Osimhen should have been sent off in Istanbul derby – Yalçın

Osimhen should have been sent off in Istanbul derb...

2 days ago 7

More questions for Nasir El-Rufai, By Femi Fani-Kayode

More questions for Nasir El-Rufai, By Femi Fani-Ka...

2 days ago 6

Nigeria trains 78,000 health workers in two years, expands insurance coverage to 21.7m

Nigeria trains 78,000 health workers in two years,...

2 days ago 6

Ghana calls for UN probe after missiles hit peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon

Ghana calls for UN probe after missiles hit peacek...

2 days ago 6

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 9): Trump rejects UK’s offer, Iran attacks Gulf states despite apology

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 9): Trump rejects UK’s off...

2 days ago 12

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026...

2 days ago 6

Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood bank in hair salon

Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood...

2 days ago 7

IWD 2026: Women hold just 64% legal rights men enjoy – UN

IWD 2026: Women hold just 64% legal rights men enj...

2 days ago 12

Iran attacks threaten regional, global stability, Erdogan tells Starmer

Iran attacks threaten regional, global stability, ...

2 days ago 12

Hoodlums attack LG congresses of Wike’s PDP faction in Oyo

Hoodlums attack LG congresses of Wike’s PDP factio...

2 days ago 12

APC shocked over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi traditional ruler’s kidnap, killing

APC shocked over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi t...

2 days ago 11

Soldiers repelled coordinated Boko Haram attacks on Borno communities – Nigerian Army

Soldiers repelled coordinated Boko Haram attacks o...

2 days ago 11

Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria

Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic ho...

2 days ago 8

‘Cooking on public roads is prohibited’ — Lagos govt warns Sarah Martins

‘Cooking on public roads is prohibited’ — Lagos go...

2 days ago 13

Gateway Airport critical to cargo movement in Nigeria – Shippers’ Council CEO

Gateway Airport critical to cargo movement in Nige...

3 days ago 13

Let faith inspire compassion and service, Abiodun urges Muslims at Iftar

Let faith inspire compassion and service, Abiodun ...

3 days ago 12

Enugu govt gives property owners 90 days to regularise building plans

Enugu govt gives property owners 90 days to regula...

3 days ago 11

Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River, Ogun

Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism ...

3 days ago 12

Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS ends in Calabar

Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS...

3 days ago 11

Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terror attacks

Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terr...

3 days ago 11

EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil fraud

EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil frau...

3 days ago 14

N210trn mirage: How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collapses under simple arithmetic, By Kingsley Ade Adegbite

N210trn mirage: How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collap...

3 days ago 12

BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spokesperson, replacement appointed, New Media unit created

BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spok...

3 days ago 15

Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming on HBO Max in Central, Eastern Europe

Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming o...

3 days ago 12

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel praises UNN VC, predecessor for exposing ex-Minister Uche Nnaji’s certificate forgery

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel praises UNN VC, predecessor fo...

3 days ago 14

FUJI NOTE: Aderinto: In Praise of the Queens in Fu...

3 days ago 13

Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie cleared of match-fixing allegations

Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie cleared of match-...

3 days ago 12

Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno’s ‘insult’ against critics

Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno’s ‘insult’ aga...

3 days ago 14

Former health minister appointed ambassador to Canada

Former health minister appointed ambassador to Can...

3 days ago 13

Food prices dropped by 50% amid agricultural reforms — Minister

Food prices dropped by 50% amid agricultural refor...

3 days ago 11

Osimhen, Ndidi set for Istanbul derby showdown

Osimhen, Ndidi set for Istanbul derby showdown

3 days ago 11

Nigerian doctor wins leading women’s award in Canada

Nigerian doctor wins leading women’s award in Cana...

3 days ago 11

Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects

Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arres...

3 days ago 11

NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria

NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in N...

3 days ago 11

Dormant dam to energy asset: Lessons in energy sovereignty from the Tiga Dam, By Tobi Oluwatola

Dormant dam to energy asset: Lessons in energy sov...

3 days ago 11

Ministers urge stronger support for women-led businesses to boost AfCFTA participation

Ministers urge stronger support for women-led busi...

3 days ago 11

Tinubu assures troops of improved welfare, says Nigeria emerging from economic challenges

Tinubu assures troops of improved welfare, says Ni...

3 days ago 11

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Son of the Soil’ wants to be Nigeria’s John Wick but lacks punch

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Son of the Soil’ wants to be Nigeri...

3 days ago 12

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 8): Demand for Russian oil increases as war enters second week.

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 8): Demand for Russian oil...

3 days ago 13

WHO confirms 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran as US/Israel-Iran War continues

WHO confirms 13 attacks on health facilities in Ir...

3 days ago 15

PHOTOS: IWD: Food aid brings smile to Makoko women’s faces

PHOTOS: IWD: Food aid brings smile to Makoko women...

3 days ago 10

For centuries, “Anonymous” was black, By Osmund Agbo

For centuries, “Anonymous” was black, By Osmund Ag...

3 days ago 11

Iran’s President: Neighbouring countries won’t be targeted anymore unless US attacks from there

Iran’s President: Neighbouring countries won’t be ...

3 days ago 11