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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, could rise to about N2,000 per litre if the ongoing U.S. vs Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil supply. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, made this known in Port Harcourt while delivering a keynote address titled “Deconstructing Energy Trilemma” at an event organised by the Department of Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. According to a statement signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is already pushing global petroleum prices to worrying levels. PETROAN noted that sustained drone and missile attacks in the region are thre+tening major oil routes and infrastructure, creating uncertainty in global supply chains and forcing petr...

A legal practitioner and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Port Harcourt Branch, Emmanuel John, has been celebrated on his birthday by media personality and event convener, Tambari Steve, who described him as a pillar of support in his life and career. Tambari Steve, the convener of the annual event “A Nite With Tambari Steve,” shared a heartfelt tribute recounting how he first met Emmanuel John in 2014 during his days as an agent at the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service. According to him, he used to run deliveries for the legal practitioner with his bicycle at the time, an encounter that later grew into a strong mentorship and support system. He noted that Emmanuel John quickly took interest in his work and began to recommend and support his initiatives. He further revealed that during the 5th edition of “A Nite With Tambari Steve,” Emmanuel John was the first person to purchase a table ticket for the event and has remained a consistent supporter e...

Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence issued a statement welcoming the governor into the party. Matawalle described the defection as "cheering and long overdue," noting that he had anticipated the alignment due to shared goals for the state's development, stability, and prosperity. The statement reads: “I warmly welcome the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC). His decision to join the progressive family is both cheering and long overdue. For quite some time, I have believed that this alignment would eventually happen, given the shared aspirations we hold for the development, stability, and prosperity of Zamfara State. “The APC has, over the years, become a reference point for progressive values, democratic transformation, and purposeful governance in Nigeria. By aligning Zamfara State with the ruling party at the centre, Governor Lawal has opened the door to a more harmonious and productive relationship with...

Iran’s newly -installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded in ongoing US-Israeli conflict less than 24 hours after appointment.  Iranian media reports that Mojtaba, the son of late Ali Khamenei, has been declared “janbaz,” or “wounded by the enemy.”

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a lower court's judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the outcomes of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) national convention held November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision, dismissed the PDP's appeal against the October 31 ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court. The three-justice panel resolved all four issues raised by the PDP against the party, deeming the appeal meritless and frivolous. As a result, the court awarded N2 million in costs against the PDP.

Pastor David Ibiyeomie has claimed that divine intervention played a critical role in the political victories of former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike. During his church service yesterday, the cleric recounted how Wike was facing what seemed like insurmountable legal and political challenges. According to Pastor Ibiyeomie, Wike had already lost in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court judgment was expected to go against him. “I called him, and he was shaking on the phone. I said, ‘Don’t fear, don’t panic. God will step in.’ He said, ‘Papa, I believe,’” Pastor Ibiyeomie said. The pastor described a series of spiritual activities, including his participation in a church programme called “Five Nights of Glory”, which he claims preceded the change in Wike’s legal fortunes. He alleged that the Chief Judge reassigned the case and replaced the Supreme Court panel, ultimately resulting in a judgment favorable to Wike. Pastor Ibiyeomie also revealed that h...

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been named Iran’s new Supreme Leader, according to Iranian state media. The 56-year-old cleric was announced as his father’s successor on Sunday following a vote by the powerful Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting Iran’s highest authority. His father, who had ruled Iran for decades, was reportedly k+lled last Saturday during strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. In recent years, Mojtaba Khamenei had increasingly been mentioned as a potential successor due to his close relationship with his father, though he had never publicly addressed the possibility. Ahead of the official announcement, cleric Hosseinali Eshkevari revealed that the Assembly had already voted. “The name of Khamenei will continue,” he said in a video shared by Iranian media. “The vote has been cast and will be announced soon.”  Iran’s Supreme Leader holds the highest authority in the Islamic Republic, with final...

Trump to Mexican President: Hand Over the Cartels or We Will March 7, 2026 – President Trump delivered a blunt message to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today, praising her personally before dropping the hammer: the United States will not tolerate cartel control of Mexico any longer. In a direct video statement, Trump said, “She’s a good woman, very smart, very tough. I like her. But the cartels run your country. That ends now. Either Mexico eradicates them or we will.” The remarks come after Mexico extradited 37 high-level cartel figures to the U.S. in January but firmly rejected any American military presence on its soil. A recent joint operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, assisted by U.S. intelligence, produced results but fell far short of the decisive action Trump demands. With over 107,000 Americans dying annually from fentanyl overdoses tied to Mexican cartels, the President made clear that patience has run out. The White House views the curren...

The Presidency has insisted that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is creating millions of jobs through economic reforms and targeted programmes, despite warnings from the World Bank Group about a looming employment crisis in developing countries. The World Bank had cautioned that many developing economies, including Nigeria, could face a major jobs shortage as millions of young people prepare to enter the workforce without enough opportunities.  Reacting to the warning, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said Nigeria is taking the concerns seriously and tackling them through reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to Dare, job creation is tied to economic activity, which is why the government is focusing on macroeconomic stability, infrastructure expansion, agriculture, manufacturing, energy development and human capital investment. He highlighted the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, which targets prod...

Controversial cleric Pastor Angel has stirred reactions online following a sermon in which he advised congregants to prioritise wealth over emotions when choosing a life partner. In the viral message, the preacher claimed that many wealthy Jewish families approach marriage as a financial strategy rather than a romantic decision. “Forty percent of billionaires are Jewish. Hear me well, they don’t marry for love. Jews never marry for love. You marry for butterflies; they marry for balance sheets. Every union they do, they are doing it to create a deal. You invite your friends to your wedding; Jews don’t. They invite investors. The ones that the whole family created from generations are the ones who attend.  For the time you, you, you s#lly people walk your daughter down the aisle, they have already finished their traditional seven rounds around a woman, and after that, they’re in the corner making deals. And guess what you’re doing? After forty years of showing photos of ...

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after saying he believes he should personally be involved in selecting Iran’s next leader following the d+ath of the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.  Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump warned that Iran would be making a mistake if it attempted to appoint a new leader without U.S. involvement. According to him, Iran was “wasting its time” if it tried to move ahead with the succession process independently. Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader, is widely viewed as the most likely successor. However, he made it clear that he would oppose such a move. “Khamenei’s son is a lightweight,” Trump said. “I have to be involved in the appointment.” He further warned that any new leader who continued the policies of the previous administration could trigger future tensions between Iran and the United States. Trump said such a development could lead to renewed conflict “in five...

A total of 38 members from the Kano State House of Assembly have endorsed a motion to initiate impeachment proceedings against Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State. The action stems from accusations of gross misconduct, misuse of authority, and violations of public trust.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stirred reactions after declaring that President Bola Tinubu is the most powerful president globally, even stronger than United States President Donald Trump. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV News, the PDP stalwart argued that the office of Nigeria’s president wields enormous constitutional powers, surpassing that of state governors and even some world leaders. “The president of a country is the most powerful. The president of Nigeria is the most powerful president in the world. Tinubu is stronger than Trump. The bills that has been going to him in the National Assembly, Trump can’t do that in America.  Trump can’t do that in the senate or in the congress. No, he cannot. But, Tinubu can get it done. He can summon them. That’s how powerful the Nigerian president is,” he said. He stressed that the Nigerian president exercises sweeping influence over the executive and legislative arms of government.

Hon. Eugene Ekpelle, Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government, is facing scrutiny after his former media aide, Minnie Ogadinma, alleged that he ordered his brother, Monday Cheta, to a§§ault her following a social media post about the poor condition of Community Secondary School, Odioku.  Ogadinma claimed that Ekpelle visited her home, accused her of trying to tarnish his image, and instructed his brother to “teach her a lesson.” She said both she and her mother sustained inj¥ries during the att@ck, which was only stopped when neighbors intervened. Ogadinma was also reportedly relieved of her duties the same day.  The council, through Chief Press Secretary Dennis Ezeuwa Lot, denied the allegations, calling them “false and malicious.” The statement said the chairman went to Ogadinma’s residence for a peaceful engagement, that she confronted him with ins¥lts, and that any inj¥ries were minor and accidental. The council also noted that oversight of Community Secondary ...

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparked widespread debate by condemning men kneeling to propose marriage. Labeling it "Kizungu nonsense" (white people's nonsense) and "rubbish," he declared the practice "not African" and threatened arrests. In posts on X,  he stated: “This Kizungu nonsense of kneeling down to a woman to ask her to marry you… that's rubbish. We shall start arresting men who do that!” He added that Ugandan men doing so would “go to jail,” jokingly noting they might escape punishment by claiming Congolese or Nigerian nationality. Muhoozi also critiqued Valentine's Day, proposing to rename it "Eizooba rye Ente" ("Cow Day") and gift cows instead of flowers to align with Ugandan traditions. Reactions ranged from support for defending African cultural norms (where marriage often involves family negotiations and bride price) to criticism labeling it a distraction from p...

President Bola Tinubu has removed Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance and appointed Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as her replacement, in a dramatic cabinet reshuffle that political observers are linking to last week's explosive budget defence hearing. The development comes exactly seven days after Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, confronted the Minister of Finance over ₦1.15 trillion in approved capital funds that remain undisbursed—with capital projects across Nigeria sitting at zero percent execution. It was Wednesday, February 25th, when Hon. Ikwechegh—a member of the House Committee on Aids and Loans—took the floor at the Appropriation Committee's budget defence session and began firing questions that would ultimately reverberate all the way to Aso Rock. Armed with documents from his committee assignment, he laid out a disturbing pattern: $1.2 billion Digital infrastructure  $500 million Economic st...

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has stepped up mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike after its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expired without resolution. In a January 26, 2026 letter to the Minister of Power, the union accused distribution companies (DISCOs) and generation companies (GENCOs) of anti-labour practices, wage violations and failure to remit deducted PAYE taxes and pension contributions. With no concrete action taken, union sources say preparations for industrial action across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) are in top gear. A strike, they warn, could disrupt electricity generation and distribution nationwide. Although the Minister of Labour reportedly intervened and proposed a meeting, the dispute was said to have been redirected to the power ministry. Nearly two weeks later, union leaders claim no meeting has been convened, fueling frustration among workers. “We demand the immediate resolution of all these...

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Nigerians Will Massively Vote for Me If I Contest For Presidency – FCT Minister, Wike  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he is confident of winning the presidency if he decides to run.  Speaking during a media chat on Monday, the former Rivers State governor said his popularity and achievements in office give him an edge.  “Nigerians still love me, and if I run for the presidential election, they will vote for me massively,” he stated.  Wike added that his record as governor and current FCT Minister speaks for him and insisted that even if the recent FCT council election is repeated, his loyalists would still win.

The federal government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a new drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026. In a statement on Monday, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said it is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). It said the the move was part of its commitment to accelerate progress towards HIV epidemic control. Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV prevention drug. It is an injectable PrEP option taken only twice a year. In clinical trials, Lenacapavir was found to significantly reduce the risk of infection and provide almost total protection against HIV. “The Government of Nigeria (GON) is advancing preparations for the introduction and rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). This is part of Government’s commitment to strengthen HIV prevention and accelerate progress toward epidemic control,” the statement reads. “Commodities ar...

Clergyman Kingsley Okonkwo has sparked conversation after stating that many men in their forties struggle financially because they refused to get married earlier in life. Speaking during a recent church service, Okonkwo argued that marriage can be a catalyst for financial growth and personal responsibility, particularly for men. According to him, many single men believe they are unmarried because they lack money, but he suggested the reverse may be the case. “If you are a single man above 28-ish, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to marry,” he said. “Many single men think it is because I don’t have money that I am not married. No, it is because you are not married that is why you do not have money.” The pastor claimed that statistically, married men tend to earn more than their single counterparts because they are compelled by responsibility to increase their income. “As a single man, you don’t have to make more money. That your noodles is enough for you. Yo...

The Presidency has dismissed claims that a kitchen staff member at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for trying to p%ison President Bola Tinubu.  The denial came from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, March 1. He addressed a circulating video showing scenes allegedly from the presidential villa, with a voiceover narrating a supposed security breach involving a presidential chef.  In the video, the narrator stated: “Today we examine reports surrounding the shocking arrest of a presidential chef over an alleged plot to p%ison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an incident that has prompted swift intervention by a special police squad and triggered heightened security measures within the presidential environment. According to preliminary information from security sources, the arrest followed intelligence alerts suggesting suspicious activities connected to food preparation procedures within restricted areas link...

Controversial UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, is once again at the centre of heated debate after a viral clip captured him making bold claims about Christianity and Africa’s colonial past. In the trending video, the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation) alleged that religion was w@aponised against Africans during colonisation. “The white man came to Africa when he came to colonize us. He told us he was selling to us a bigger religion,” he said. He further claimed that certain Bible passages were deliberately inserted to enforce submission. “In his bible, he’s gone to insert things like ‘sl+ves obey your masters.’ He put it in his bible. He used God to trick us. He tricked us into submission. He tricked our leaders into submission so that he can use us build his own country.” The pastor argued that after benefiting from religion, Western nations have now distanced themselves from it. “Now, Africans are the ones embracing religion and h...

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are many signs that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, may no longer be alive. On Saturday, the United States and Israel had launched missile strikes on Iran, while Israel described the attack as “pre-emptive”. The Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said the strike was part of a move to “remove threats against the State of Israel”.

Over 90 local government executives and ward officials from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Aba North and Aba South have tendered their resignations, effective immediately. The mass defection has effectively dismantled the party's grassroots structure in the two local government areas. The resigning officials, who have declared themselves loyalists of Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, announced their departure in a statement released to the public. Hon. Alex Ifeanyi Mascot Ikwechegh is the member representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the platform of APGA. Among those stepping down are the LGA Chairmen, Secretaries, Women Leaders, and Youth Leaders for both Aba North and Aba South, along with dozens of ward-level executives. Notable resignations include Hon. Chinagorom Nwanyuanwu (Chairman, Aba South), Hon. Victor Urum (Chairman, Aba North), Mrs. Grace Eke A (Secretary, Aba South), and Hon. Okoro Chima Pet...

A State High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced popular native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, widely known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” to prison over multiple criminal charges linked to rit¥al practices. Mr Nwangwu was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of Agunechemba, a local vigilante group, over allegations of preparing charms for criminals. The Anambra State Police later slammed him with a 10-count charge bordering on rit¥al activities, robbery, conspiracy, aiding internet fra¥dsters and preparing charms for criminal purposes. Although he had earlier pleaded not guilty, he changed his plea during Friday’s proceedings. Trial judge, Justice Jude Obiora, subsequently convicted him on counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, while striking out counts 1, 2, 9 and 10. The court sentenced him to two years imprisonment on each of the six counts — totalling 12 years — but ruled that the terms would run concurrently, reducing the effective sentence to two years. Justice Obiora furth...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general elections, lamenting that Nigeria’s situation has worsened since the party came to power. Atiku made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja during a press briefing attended by opposition figures who gathered to deliberate on the state of the nation and evolving political alignments ahead of 2027. Revisiting the events that led to the 2014 coalition of opposition parties, the former presidential candidate recalled that major political stakeholders united under the APC to challenge the administration of then President Goodluck Jonathan over concerns about insecurity and economic instability. He explained that the alliance was born out of fears that democratic governance was under threat and that urgent intervention was necessary to change the country’s direction. “We came together in 2014 because we believed democracy was...

In a major political twist, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. The governor made the announcement during a statewide broadcast on Friday, revealing that he moved to the APC alongside his entire cabinet and all officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.  Fintiri said the decision was driven by what he described as the “developmental interest” of the people of Adamawa State, stressing that the move would better position the state for growth and greater alignment with the Federal Government. His defection adds to a growing list of high-profile political realignments across the country. In recent developments, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, as well as his counterparts in Kano and Plateau States — Abba Yusuf and Caleb Muftwang — also joined the ruling party.

INEC's New 2027 Election Timetable: - Conduct of Party Primaries, will commence on 23rd April 2026 and end on 30th May 2026. - Presidential and National Assembly campaigns will commence on 19th August 2026. - Governorship and State Houses of Assembly campaigns will commence on 9th September 2026. - Campaigns shall end 24 hours before Election Day.  - Presidential election, January 16, 2027.  - Governorship and state houses of assembly elections for February 6, 2027.

As unbelievable as it may seem, Sweden has declared sex an official sport, and has even launched the first competition evaluated by a panel of judges.   The couple’s chemistry, their understanding of sex, their level of endurance, and other vital characteristics will be taken into account when deciding who comes out the winner of a sex tournament that will have its own audience.   The Swedish Sex Federation had been trying for some time to establish this new sport, so they were very pleased with the achievement and welcomed this championship:  

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi has sparked widespread controversy after issuing a directive prohibiting male and female students from “standing together in couples” on campus throughout the month of Ramadan. In a notification dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution warned that any students found violating the order could be subjected to an immediate arranged Nikkah (Islamic marriage). The circular stated that “during the Holy month of Ramadan, standing together in couple (boy & girl) is strictly prohibited.” “Please respect the sanctity of the Polytechnic and avoid unnecessary closeness,” the notice read, adding that in the event of such a marriage, the couple would be responsible for funding their own Walima (wedding feast). The directive has drawn sharp backlash on social media, with critics accusing the federal institution of imposing religious-based rules in what they des...

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has stirred fresh reactions after declaring that a sitting president will pass away before 2027. Speaking to his congregation during a recent service, the cleric said, “Between now and 2027 a sitting president is passing away.” Primate Ayodele, known for issuing prophecies on political and global matters, did not mention the country or region the president would come from. However, his statement has since sparked widespread debate across social and traditional media platforms.

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Barrister Sunny Ewule as the new Chief of Staff to the Government House, effectively replacing Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie. The announcement came via an official statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, on Thursday morning. The statement also confirmed the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as the Chief of Staff (COS). Both appointments are with immediate effect, the statement read. The new appointees are scheduled to be sworn in today at 2:00 pm at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt. Barr. Sunny Ewule, a legal practitioner and long-time associate of Governor Fubara, has been described by supporters as a "core s...

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Tunji Disu as the new acting Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun who recently resigned.