NNPC refineries may never work again — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his long-held position that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are unlikely to function effectively again, despite ongoing efforts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to secure technical partners. Speaking in a televised interview on Sony Irabor Live aired Saturday, Obasanjo stressed that public-private partnerships remain the most viable model for managing major national assets. He...
NYSC member killed in crossfire during robbery response in Abuja
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has been killed during a security operation following an armed robbery attack in Dei-Dei, Abuja. According Headquarters of the Guards Brigade, the incident occurred in the early hours of April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate. Troops from the Brigade’s Quick Response Group were said to be on routine night patrol...
Dangote refinery to employ 95,000 workers for expansion to 1.4m bpd
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says the expansion of the Dangote refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment for no fewer than 95,000 skilled workers at peak construction. Dangote disclosed this at the weekend in Lagos during his induction as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), describing...
FG urges integrity as IPAN inducts 49 professionals
The Federal Government has called on newly inducted public analysts to uphold integrity and reject all forms of compromise, as the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) admitted 49 professionals into the sector. Speaking at the induction ceremony held in Abuja over the weekend, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, emphasised the importance...
How bridge collapse disrupts lives in Kano
By Lukman Abdulmalik The sun had barely risen over Western Rogo when Abubakar Hafizu loaded his cart for what he believed would be an ordinary morning run to the Sundu Market. He had done this hundreds of times — hauling maize across the Gwangwan Bridge, exchanging greetings with neighbours along the road, arriving at the market in time to meet his...
FG has not introduced vehicle tax — NRS
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has debunked reports claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a new tax on vehicles, describing the information as false and misleading. The clarification follows the circulation of a viral infographic on social media alleging that a vehicle tax would take effect from July 1, 2026, and urging vehicle owners to make payments through online...
Borno South raise N40m to back Ndume’s 2027 Senate bid
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno South have endorsed Senator Ali Ndume for re-election in 2027, raising over N40 million to purchase his nomination form. The group, drawn from the nine local government areas of the district, made their position known during a visit to the Borno State APC Chairman, Bello Ayuba, at his residence in Maiduguri...
Kano generated N102bn IGR in 2025 — KIRS
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service has announced that it generated over N102 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, marking a sharp increase from the N74 billion recorded in 2024. Chairman of the agency, Zaid Abubakar, disclosed this during the Service’s 2026 Award Night held in Kano on Saturday, describing the performance as unprecedented. He attributed the growth to...
Chelsea beat Leeds to set up FA Cup final clash with Man City
Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal as Chelsea defeated Leeds 1-0 to book a FA Cup final against Manchester City. Fernandez's first-half header in Sunday's semi-final at Wembley was an ironic twist after another farcical chapter in Chelsea's turbulent recent history. The 25-year-old midfielder emerged as a divisive figure towards the end of Liam Rosenior's brief reign after he was dropped...
Outrage as dispatch rider samples customer’s small chops
A viral video circulating on X has triggered widespread outrage and renewed public health concerns after a dispatch rider was caught on camera eating from a customer’s order before completing delivery. The footage, which surfaced over the weekend, shows the rider—later identified as David Agburu—sitting by the roadside with multiple packs of small chops laid out on the ground. He...
