EPL: A lot of people don’t want Arsenal to win title – Thierry Henry
Former France striker Thierry Henry has said that “a lot of people” do not want Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. With seven games remaining, Mikel Arteta’s side leads Manchester City by nine points. Henry, speaking on Monday Night Football, suggested that Arsenal lacks the popular support enjoyed by some other teams. […]
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling station increases fuel pump price
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations have raised their petrol pump price nationwide, following a gantry price increase by the refinery. In Abuja, the new retail price is N1,267 per liter, up from N1,167, representing a N100 increase. An MRS manager confirmed the hike, attributing it to the recent rise in the refinery’s gantry price. Optima […]
Neymar left out of Brazil’s FIFA World Cup warm-up squad
Brazilian football star Neymar has been left out of Brazil’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up matches. The team will face France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando ahead of the tournament in the US, Mexico, and Canada. Coach Ancelotti explained that Neymar was not called up […]
PDP inaugurates newly-elected Ebonyi SWC members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its newly elected State Working Committee (SWC) in Ebonyi State, led by Hon. Chukwuma Igwe as chairman and Hon. Henry Ngonu as secretary. The elections were conducted at the PDP Secretariat, Abakaliki, with a large turnout of party members. The congress was monitored by INEC, and security operatives […]
Army GOC visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance
Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, GOC 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, visited troops deployed in Kebbi State to assess security operations. He inspected personnel at CSI Battalion III, Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji, and the 223 Light Tank Battalion. During the tour, unit commanders briefed him on ongoing activities and the security situation in their […]
Dangote seals US$4.2bn gas deal with China’s GCL Group to power its Ethiopian fertilizer megaproject
Dangote Industries Limited has signed a US$4.2 billion, 25-year natural gas deal with China’s GCL Group to fuel its Ethiopian fertilizer megaproject. The agreement will supply gas to Dangote’s upcoming 3‑million‑tonne‑per‑year urea plant in Gode, Somali Region, set to start operations in 2029. The project, valued at US$2.5 billion, is a joint venture between Dangote […]
National Single Window will fail without necessary infrastructure — Maritime expert
Dr. Segun Musa, Chief Consultant at Global Transport Policy, has warned that Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) will fail without proper infrastructure. He described the system as a shell that merely houses agencies and does not automatically improve cargo clearance. According to Musa, simply bringing agencies together under NSW is not enough. For meaningful efficiency, […]
Supreme Court Upholds AMCON’s ₦22 Billion Sale Of Lagos Continental Hotel
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the sale of Lagos Continental Hotel by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for ₦22 billion. The ruling ends a long legal battle with the hotel’s former Indian owner, who challenged the transaction. AMCON had taken control of the hotel after debts tied to the property were […]
23 Confirmed Dead, 146 Injured In Maiduguri Explosions
At least 23 people were killed and 146 others injured in multiple explosions that struck Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday night. The blasts targeted the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, Monday Market, and Post Office areas of the city. Surajo Abdullahi of NEMA confirmed that 169 victims were evacuated to three hospitals, with 108 […]
Nigerians Among Over 140 Injured After Missile Strike On UAE
A missile attack reportedly launched by Iran on parts of the United Arab Emirates left more than 140 people injured, including several Nigerians living in the country. The strikes caused panic and disruption across affected areas, prompting immediate emergency responses. Authorities confirmed that dozens of foreign nationals were among those hurt, with many treated for […]