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By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in Naira, reversing its earlier decision to conduct transactions in United States dollars. The latest development comes with a fresh adjustment in the refinery’s ex-depot price, which has now been increased to ₦1,215 per litre. The new rate represents a ₦140 increase from the previous price of ₦1,075 per litre. The decision to return to Naira-denominated sales is expected to bring some relief to petroleum marketers who had expressed concerns over the dollar payment policy introduced earlier by the refinery.…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide A retired senior military officer, Major General Anthony Atolagbe, has revealed that some terrorist groups operating in Nigeria have adopted advanced communication technology to avoid detection by security agencies. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven explained that the Nigerian military deploys electronic warfare units to monitor and disrupt terrorist communications. According to him, these specialized teams are responsible for intercepting radio transmissions and jamming communication channels used by insurgents during operations. However, Atolagbe noted that some members of Boko Haram have begun relying on Starlink satellite internet…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Uburu Traditional Rulers Council in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has announced a community-wide spiritual cleansing exercise and imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew following the death of Mary Habila, whose passing at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has continued to attract national attention. According to a public notice issued by the council, Thursday, July 23, 2026, has been set aside for the traditional “Isu Arua” cleansing ceremony, a cultural rite aimed at restoring peace, unity, and spiritual renewal within the community. The notice, dated July 21, 2026, was signed…

The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed as unfounded the speculation that it is planning to relocate the College of Health Sciences at the Niger Delta University (NDU) on the Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The government in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Wednesday, described the rumour as emanating from the contorted imagination of its purveyors. The statement explained that the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, had neither approved such recommendation of a committee report nor was it in the contemplation of the…

Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) has formally handed over 50 units of two-bedroom detached, energy-efficient bungalows  to the spouses of Nigeria’s fallen military personnel. The housing intervention, facilitated through partnership with Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), reflects a shared commitment to providing safe, dignified, and sustainable homes for the families of military personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. This is just  as the renewed effort to support the families of military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty has received a major boost with the delivery of the 50 newly completed affordable…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has defended the decision to seek the harshest punishment for two senior Ansaru commanders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, who were recently sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offences. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Amachree argued that individuals responsible for acts of terrorism and the deaths of innocent Nigerians deserve the maximum penalty under the law. According to him, the two convicted men belonged to a terrorist network linked to numerous deadly attacks across the country. Amachree alleged that the group became notorious…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, has made allegations regarding ransom payments linked to terrorist-related hostage negotiations, claiming that some individuals involved in the process complained they received less money than was reportedly released. Kaigama made the claims during an interview on Channels Television while discussing the worsening security situation in Borno State. According to him, the alleged complaints came after ransom negotiations had been concluded. He alleged that those involved informed him they received ₦1.9 billion, despite claims that ₦5 billion had been released for the ransom. According to Kaigama, they questioned…

By Peter Omopo Real Madrid finished as the highest scoring club at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with players representing the Spanish giants combining to score 22 goals during the tournament, underlining the club’s dominance on football’s biggest international stage. Although Spain claimed the World Cup title with a 1-0 extra time victory over Argentina in the final, Real Madrid stars stole the spotlight through their outstanding performances for their respective national teams. France captain Kylian Mbappé led the way with 10 goals, securing the tournament’s Golden Boot for the second time in his career. England midfielder Jude Bellingham contributed…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has congratulated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria welcomed President Faye’s emergence as chairman of the regional bloc and commended ECOWAS for conducting what it described as a smooth leadership transition. The ministry said the seamless process reflected ECOWAS’ continued commitment to democratic principles, regional unity and collective development among member states. According…

By Peter Omopo The Coalition of Etung Youth for Good Governance has defended Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu against recent criticisms by the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, describing the remarks as politically motivated and disconnected from the realities of governance in the state. In a statement signed by its Convener, Fidelis Okang, the group argued that Senator Onor’s comments should be viewed in the context of his defeat in the 2023 governorship election. The coalition urged the former governorship candidate to reflect on the reasons Cross River voters elected Governor Otu instead of…