Written by By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says its operatives have intercepted major drug consignments destined for terrorists and bandits in Borno and Yobe states, arresting suppliers and two notorious drug kingpins in Lagos. According to the agency, Baba Kaka Ibrahim, 26, was arrested at Njimtilo village, Borno, on September 27, while … Continue reading “NDLEA intercepts bandits’ drug suppliers, nabs 2 kingpins”
By Innocent Anaba Casper Groenen, a nephew of late billionaire businessman, Jacobus Roomans, has told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square that dementia runs in their family, insisting his uncle lacked the mental capacity to make a valid will in his final years. Roomans’ three sons—Simon, Kyle, and Daniel—are challenging their father’s … Continue reading “Roomans will Saga: Dementia runs in our family —Groenen tells Court”
By Dennis Agbo The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, has commenced an investigation into the alleged death of a patient, Mrs. Charity Unachukwu, who reportedly died on September 21, 2025, due to negligence by hospital staff. A widely circulated social media report alleged that Mrs. Unachukwu was taken to the UNTH emergency unit … Continue reading “UNTH investigates alleged death by negligence in hospital”
Guinea’s presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency of the junta-ruled country announced in a decree read out on state television Saturday. The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court confirmed the result of a referendum to approve a new constitution, paving the way for the elections. Opposition parties had called … Continue reading “Guinea presidential vote set for December 28”
By Udeme Akpan, Energy EditorThe depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, could drop by more than 4.19 per cent to N835 per litre from N870 per litre as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery resumes sales on Naira. Read Also: PENGASSAN alleges mass transfer of members out of Dangote refinery Confirming the … Continue reading “Petrol depot prices to drop more than 4% as Dangote Refinery restores Naira sales”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has accused the management of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals of transferring its members, including Nigerian engineers, to other subsidiaries in an attempt to weaken its presence at the facility.In a petition by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Branch, addressed … Continue reading “PENGASSAN alleges mass transfer of members out of Dangote refinery”
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol following the intervention of the Chairman of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee. Read Also: PENGASSAN alleges mass transfer of members out of Dangote refinery In a statement, the refinery stated: “Following the intervention of the … Continue reading “Dangote refinery resumes petrol sales in Naira”
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his team deserved their 5-2 thrashing by rivals Atletico Madrid in Saturday’s derby clash. League leaders Los Blancos had won all their previous games this season but were outplayed by Diego Simeone’s side at the Metropolitano stadium. “We didn’t play well as a team, or in pressing, we were … Continue reading “LaLiga: Real Madrid deserved derby loss – Alonso”
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service is set to resume operations next week. Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Unyimadu stated that the resumption was as a result of the successful completion of repair and safety checks … Continue reading “Abuja–Kaduna train service resumes next week”
Anambra State Government has directed public, private, and mission schools to ensure immediate compliance with the directive to register for the 2024/2025 Annual School Census Exercise. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, gave the directive in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Chuma-Udeh said any school that failed to comply with the directive … Continue reading “Anambra to shut down non-compliant schools in annual census exercise “