Written by By Udeme AkpanDangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which suggested that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by local producers in the second quarter of 2026.The company emphasised that it remains fully committed to … Continue reading “Domestic crude must be available and commercially viable – Dangote Refinery”
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Southwest Zone, has called for the immediate release of a student leader and activist, Alalade Bukola Felix, who was arrested by the police over an allegation that he took part in the violence that erupted at a political event in the state.NANS said Alalade should … Continue reading “NANS calls for release of student leader arrested over political crisis in Osun”
Portugal and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private civil ceremony in Portugal. Ronaldo, 41, and Rodriguez, who have been together since 2016 after meeting in Madrid, confirmed the marriage by sharing a photograph on Instagram showing off their wedding rings. View this post on Instagram A post … Continue reading “Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal”
By Efe Onodjae Men dressed in what appeared to be Lagos State Task Force uniforms, alongside others in plain clothes, yesterday forced a Vanguard reporter to transfer money to them after stopping and damaging his vehicle on the Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos. The men jumped onto the reporter’s car, demanded money, damaged the vehicle … Continue reading “Men dressed in task force uniforms force Vanguard reporter to transfer money on Mile 2 Bridge”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Two people have been killed in a fatal road accident at the Diamond Tank Junction on Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos, on Tuesday. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. when a heavy-duty truck fully loaded with plywood lost control while attempting a U-turn near the MSC company premises. According to an eyewitness, Joseph … Continue reading “Apapa Ports: Truck crushes two to death in alleged extortion attempt”
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, with kick-off set for 9pm Nigeria time. The match will be a major test for Nigeria after … Continue reading “Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested more than 30 suspected miscreants during a midnight enforcement operation along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. The operation, conducted on Sunday, was targeted at individuals allegedly causing disturbances and posing security concerns to motorists and other road users along the axis. The State … Continue reading “Criminal Hideouts Clampdown: RRS nabs over 30 in Lagos”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old female student of the Nigerian Law School at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the student, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was … Continue reading “Police probe death of Law School Student in Lagos hostel”
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and assorted rifle parts following the detailed examination of a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island Port Command. The service made this known in a statement by its National Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Sunday in Abuja. Maiwada said the seizure was … Continue reading “NCS uncovers 399 rifles in Tin Can port shipment”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A farmer in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State has been forced to abandon his farm after suspected bandits demanded N500,000 from him as a condition for accessing and harvesting his crops. The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, … Continue reading “Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops”