Oil nears $110 amid Trump’s Iran threat
Global oil prices climbed to $109.3 per barrel on Sunday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to data from Oilprice.com. The rise follows fresh warnings from United States President Donald Trump, who cautioned Iran that “the clock is ticking” as efforts to end the ongoing conflict remain stalled. Prices have continued an upward trend from around $107 per barrel...
Otti, LP clash with Abure over disputed nomination forms
A fresh leadership crisis has emerged within the Labour Party as Abia State Governor Alex Otti and the party’s recognised national leadership clash with embattled former National Chairman Julius Abure over the sale of nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute followed viral images on social media showing Abure presenting what he described as Labour Party nomination...
Hoodlums rape woman to death in Lagos
Residents of Oke Egan in the Ilogbo-Eremi area of Badagry, Lagos State, were left in shock on Friday after the body of a 60-year-old woman, identified as Victoria Adegoke, was discovered in a nearby bush. Community sources said the victim was found naked and is suspected to have been raped and strangled before her body was dumped at the location. Marks...
Nigerians prefer rate cut over further tightening — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that 63.3 per cent of Nigerians favour a reduction in interest rates ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026. This was disclosed in the bank’s April 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey Report, published by its Statistics Department under the Economic Policy Directorate. According to the report,...
Banking stocks power NGX rally as investors trade N374bn in one week
Nigeria’s stock market extended its bullish run last week, driven largely by heavy activity in banking and financial stocks, as investors traded shares worth N374.04bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. A total of 7.77 billion shares changed hands during the week, marking a sharp increase from the 7.08 billion shares valued at N324.35bn recorded in the previous trading session. Despite...
Gbenga Daniel withdraws from APC Senate primaries, cites security threats
Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has withdrawn from the senatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Monday, citing security concerns and alleged threats to his supporters. Daniel, who is seeking re-election, has been locked in a political rivalry with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun over control of the party structure and the APC ticket for Ogun...
APC primaries: Ex-national chairman’s son defeated in Nasarawa Reps race
Mohamed Nuraini Abdullahi Adamu, son of former All Progressives Congress National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu, has failed in his bid to secure the party’s ticket for the House of Representatives in Nasarawa State. Adamu contested the APC primary for the Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency but placed far behind the winner, polling 769 votes. Daniel Ogazi emerged victorious with 13,083 votes, defeating other contenders...
Oyo police: We’re analysing video of abducted principal, pupils
The Oyo State Police Command has begun analysing the viral video of the abducted students and principal of the Community School in Orire Local Government Area of the state. It would be recalled that gunmen on Friday invaded Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School,...
Outcry as kidnapped Oyo school principal, pupils seek rescue
A school principal in Oyo State, identified as Mrs. Alamu, has appealed for urgent help after she and several teachers and students were reportedly abducted by gunmen. In a viral video circulating on Sunday, the woman, who said she is the principal of Community High School, Esinele, disclosed that the attack occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday in Oriire...
Lagos warns against eating rotten tomatoes
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents against consuming spoilt or fungus-infested tomatoes, citing serious health risks. The advisory was issued on Sunday in a statement shared via the Lagos State Government’s official X handle, with the agency urging consumers to be more cautious when purchasing food items. General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, cautioned against buying or eating...
