Dangote refinery fails to curb record fuel prices amid Middle East war
Fuel prices in Nigeria have surged to record highs despite full operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as global energy disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict continue to strain supply. Data show that the refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day and became fully operational earlier this year, has not insulated Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, from rising fuel...
Oil prices head for record monthly rise as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, March 30, 2026, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemeni Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend. The attack widened the United States-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East. Brent crude futures jumped $3.94, or 3.5%, to $116.51 a barrel at 0703 GMT after settling 4.2% higher on...
Family releases burial plans for businesswoman Kemi James
The family of the late businesswoman, Oluwakemi Oyeteju James, has released details of her burial arrangements. Kemi, as she was fondly called, was the wife of eminent journalist and former Editor of Ovation International Magazine, Michael James, who currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor. She passed away on March 12, 2026,...
800 Nigerian deportees arrive Katsina from Niger
About 800 Nigerians deported from the Niger Republic have arrived at the Nigeria–Niger border in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a security source, the group—made up of men, women, and children—was transported in eight luxury buses and reached the Jibia–Magama border at about 9:30 a.m. on March 29. Officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs...
Plateau govt imposes curfew in Jos
Two people have been killed in a reprisal attack in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, following an earlier shooting along the Jos–Bauchi highway. A security source said the March 29 incident occurred at Angwan Rukuba junction, where some residents allegedly launched retaliatory assaults on passersby after a morning attack carried out by gunmen. The initial attack, which happened...
Troops intercept vehicle conveying terrorist logistics in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a vehicle allegedly transporting logistics supplies intended for Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri–Mafa road in Borno State. According to a military source, the vehicle—bearing registration number GZA 359 XA—was stopped during a routine checkpoint operation conducted by troops of the 195 Battalion (Mechanised). A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered several cartons of...
Many killed as gunmen strike in Plateau community
Several residents have been killed after gunmen attacked Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the attack occurred at about 8 p.m. on Sunday at a popular bar in the community, where victims were said to have come under sporadic gunfire from gunmen suspected to be cultists. It was learnt that 12 people...
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Sunday, March 29. The agency predicted moderate dust haze in parts of Kebbi and Kano States on Monday, with horizontal visibility ranging between two to five kilometres. It said other northern...
Wike-led PDP faction re-elects Abdulrahman Mohammed as chairman
Abdulrahman Mohammed has emerged as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Mohammed and other new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) were elected through consensus votes to lead the party for the next four years. Members of the new NWC, as announced by the...
Tinubu donates all salaries since assuming office to military
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to contribute all his salaries since assuming office to a special support fund dedicated to members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces. Tinubu made this known while announcing the establishment of the support fund for members of Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes, on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The...
