Dismissed soldier dares Army to release payroll, backs pay claims with receipts
Dismissed Nigerian soldier Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has challenged the Nigerian Army to make its payroll public after displaying bank transaction alerts he says prove soldiers earn modest wages and are forced to buy their own protective gear. Olamilekan, a former lance corporal with service number 18NA/77/1009, made the claims in a video posted on Tuesday, hours...
Bayern beat Real Madrid as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win away to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe's strike 16 minutes from time gave record 15-time winners Real a lifeline at their Bernabeu home in a gripping battle. Bayern, arguably the strongest team in Europe this season, produced a...
Oil prices slip after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures fell $14.51, or 13.3%, to $94.76 a barrel at 0330 GMT, while WTI slid $17.16, or...
Naira trades N1,386/$ at official market
The naira recorded a slight depreciation at the official market on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, trading at N1,386.65 to the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira lost N5.86, representing a 0.4 per cent decline compared with N1,380.79 per dollar recorded on Thursday, April 2, before the Easter break. The local currency...
Customs seize 635,000 litres of smuggled petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted about 635,132 litres of Premium Motor Spirit worth hundreds of millions of naira in the past six months, as its anti-smuggling outfit, Operation Whirlwind, intensifies efforts to curb the illegal export of petroleum products to neighbouring countries. An analysis of NCS statements shows the seizures were recorded across multiple states from October to March. In...
Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, under the influence of Pakistani leaders acting as mediators between the US and Iran. The ceasefire is contingent on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a point of contention amid increasing global fuel shortages. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran...
Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to N1,275, diesel nears N2,000
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry prices for petrol and diesel, citing escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on global crude oil markets. A top refinery official confirmed the development to our correspondent on Tuesday night, saying the adjustments reflect prevailing international benchmarks and market realities. Under the new pricing template, petrol rose by N75...
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed mobile network operators to automatically compensate subscribers affected by prolonged or repeated network failures, under a new framework that took effect in April 2026. The commission said the directive is aimed at strengthening accountability in the telecommunications sector. Under the new regime, operators are required to proactively identify affected subscribers and credit them directly...
NNPC doubles crude supply to Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery received double its usual crude oil allocation from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in March, a development that has lifted prospects for improved fuel availability — though industry operators warn that consumers may see little relief at the pump without government intervention on pricing. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group,...
Lagos police detain officers for harassing youths during operation
The Lagos State Police Command has detained officers allegedly involved in a case of misconduct, following the emergence of a viral video showing operatives harassing youths in the Ojuelegba area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The development follows a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a...
