The decision by Iran to reclose the Strait of Hormuz has dampened hopes that fuel prices would crash in Nigeria. The Strait of Hormuz was opened on Friday following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States. But barely 24 hours later, Iran reclosed the strait, calling the decision a response to a continued […]
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed World Bank allegations about hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings. Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said media reports and commentaries suggesting that a significant portion of federation earnings was being diverted were inaccurate and misleading. The ministry clarified […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded breakthroughs in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦ 98,375 in six weeks. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller of Customs, Muhammed Tarko, disclosed this during a press conference held on April 15, 2026, at the Customs House in Yola. […]
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for three months, beginning from April 2026. The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya said the measures were introduced to […]
Ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has called for collaboration among stakeholders to mitigate potential risks to the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and acceptable election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, said INEC was fully committed to delivering a credible, inclusive, […]
The Oyo State Government has confirmed a Lassa Fever case at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female who was managed at UCH and unfortunately passed away on 11 April 2026, while the Laboratory confirmation of Lassa Fever was received on 13 April 2026. In a statement by the Honourable […]
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, have rejected the adoption of an automatic ticket for the Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara State House of Assembly seat ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries, describing it as contrary to democratic principles. The rejection was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of […]
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 2.5-kilometre road linking Aji, Isiugwu, and Ufodo communities in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, in a move aimed at improving rural connectivity and economic activity. The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Peter Ogbonna Eze, disclosed this during […]
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested 16 persons for alleged criminal activities across the state. The command disclosed that six of the suspects were allegedly involved in a plot to bomb government facilities in Akure, the state capital. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adebowale Lawal, made this […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of the Republic of Benin, following the April 12 presidential poll. Wadagni, who currently serves as the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of votes in the election, marking a significant political transition in the Francophone West African nation. The […]
