Fresh shipment data presented by S&P Global Energy has shown that Dangote Refinery is rapidly expanding its jet fuel exports across Europe, with cargoes now heading to the United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy, as well as Morocco. The data, presented during an industry briefing in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, highlighted rising export volumes of…
The BET Awards are back, and Nigeria has shown up across multiple categories as the 2026 nominations make their full impact. Tems, Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards. Tems leads the Nigerian contingent with nominations across three categories. The awards ceremony will take place on June 28 in…
• Says crisis may deepen if judiciary keeps determining outcomes of elections Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces a deepening legitimacy crisis if the judiciary continues to determine electoral winners instead of the ballot box, declaring that politicians now rush to court after elections because they believe judges can be manipulated…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with family members, friends and political associates. The governor described the decision as difficult but necessary, stressing…
Two brothers have died after a tipper truck hit motorcycles and vehicles in Akure, Ondo State. The crash happened near the Vehicle Inspection Office and led to tension in the area. The accident took place along Pa Reuben Fasoranti Road, in front of the VIO office. Officials were carrying out routine checks when the truck…
Cubana Chief Priest sparks an intense online debate after claiming President Tinubu distrusts him because he is Igbo, despite his current loyalty to the APC. In a live session with content creator Peller, Cubana Chief Priest alleged that top political structures and President Tinubu view him with scepticism because of his Igbo heritage and his…
Food inflation has crossed 20% in states including Enugu, Kwara, and Adamawa, worsening Nigeria’s rising cost of living crisis as Eid-il-kabir approaches Food inflation has risen above 20% in 11 Nigerian states. Enugu, Kwara, Adamawa, and Niger are among the worst-hit states. Rising prices of staple foods continue to increase pressure on households. Food inflation…
Aston Villa strolled to a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday to end the club’s 30-year trophy drought. Aston Villa represented the Premier League in explosive fashion as the Birmingham side topped Freiburg 3-0 in the 2026 Europa League final to lift their first major European title since…
Kenya has recorded four deaths during protests linked to rising fuel prices, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted movement in Nairobi and other towns across the country. The strike began after transport operators stopped services over new fuel price increases announced by Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Roads leading into Nairobi were blocked by…
A nine years old boy who was inside the Islamic Center of San Diego during a deadly shooting on Monday has recalled the terrifying moments he and dozens of other children hid in fear as gunfire erupted outside the mosque complex. Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from Gaza to Southern California nearly two decades ago,…
