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 NNPCL Under Pressure to Cut Petrol Prices Amid Competition with Dangote Refinery The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is considering a fresh reduction in petrol prices following a price cut announced by MRS filling stations in partnership with Dangote Refinery. This development was confirmed in separate interviews with the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, and the Spokesperson for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike. On Monday, MRS filling stations reduced their pump prices to ₦925 per litre in Lagos, ₦933 in the South-West, ₦945 in the North, and ₦955 in the South-East, down from the previous rate of around ₦970 per litre. This follows Dangote Refinery’s earlier ex-depot price reduction from ₦970 to ₦870 per litre on February 1, 2025. NNPCL Likely to Follow Suit Gillis-Harry and Ukadike believe that NNPCL will soon lower its petrol prices t...

 Priscilla Ojo reacts to father’s absence at her wedding ceremony Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of popular Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has reacted to the backlash received following the absence of her father, Ademidun Ojo at her wedding.  Priscilla tied the knot with her lover, singer Juma Jux, in an Islamic ceremony in Tanzania on Friday. However, her father’s absence at the ceremony fueled rumors of a strained relationship, with many users accusing her of sidelining her father in her wedding preparations. Ademidun Ojo’s absence sparked debates about a possible rift between him and his ex-wife, Iyabo Ojo. Responding to the criticism, Priscilla on her Snapchat story, shared the screenshot of a video call with her father on Sunday evening. In 2023, Iyabo Ojo during an interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa described her marriage with Ademidun as her first encounter with poverty.

 Stefflon Don unfollows Chloe Bailey for dating her ex, Burna Boy Popular British rapper Stefflon Don and her American counterpart Chloe Bailey have unfollowed each other on Instagram. The development follows Stefflon’s ex-boyfriend Burna Boy’s recent romance with Chloe Bailey.  Stefflon Don and Burna Boy started dating in 2019 and ended their relationship in 2021. In December 2023, it was rumored that the couple had gotten back together after Burna Boy gifted Stefflon a car for her birthday. However, in December 2024, Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey sparked dating rumors on social media after the duo was captured getting cozy in a private section of a club in Nigeria. Confirming the rumors on Thursday, February 6, 2025, Chloe was seen on a romantic dinner date with Burna Boy and his close associates, including popular dancer Poco Lee. During the dinner, the singer surprised Chloe with a matching Rolex wristwatch. In another video, she was seen hugging him and saying, “I love you.”...

 ENUGU COMMAND DEBUNKS ALLEGATIONS OF HARASSMENT, ARREST, DETENTION, TORTURE, AND DEATH OF A PATENT MEDICINE DEALER IN POLICE CUSTODY. …as operatives arrest conspiracy and armed robbery suspects, recover firearms, ammunition, stolen motorcycles, and other exhibits. The Enugu State Police is informing the public that the viral media report alleging that a patent medicine dealer, Mr. Nnaemeka Ugwu of Umuezejor, Obollo-Afor in Udenu LGA, was arrested, harassed, detained, and died in police custody is false and intended to mislead the public. The Command unequivocally states that Mr. Nnaemeka was never arrested, nor was he harassed, tortured, or killed in police custody, as alleged. Contrary to these allegations, operatives attached to the Nsukka Area Command, in synergy with the Neighbourhood Watch Group, initially arrested one Jerry Uche (male, aged 27) for alleged armed robbery and the snatching and sale of stolen motorcycles. Further investigations led to the arrest of three more m...

 VIRAL VIDEO OF ALLEGED POLICE BRUTALITY IN ENUGU: PUBLIC ADVISED TO DISREGARD THE RECIRCULATED 5-YEAR-OLD VIDEO MEANT TO MISLEAD AND CAUSE MISCHIEF The Enugu State Police Command urges the public to disregard a viral video depicting policemen allegedly assaulting a young man in Enugu for refusing to allow a phone search. A thorough review of the video, which is currently recirculated by one "De-Oracle", revealed that the incident occurred over five years ago, on January 4, 2020. The police officers involved were immediately identified, tried, and appropriately sanctioned following the disciplinary procedures of the Nigeria Police Force. It was also established that the video was deliberately recycled and recirculated to mislead the public and create unnecessary and unwarranted tension between the police and law-abiding citizens. The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), warns those behind this malicious act to desist forthwith. He further reassures the public o...

 Health workers still among the highest paid in the country– Minister  The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adekunle Salako, says medical workers remain among the highest-paid professionals in Nigeria.  Salako said this when he spoke during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, February 10.  “The challenge of ‘Japa’ in the health sector is mostly an economic challenge, and we will continue to address it. But the economic problem is practically beyond the health sector. I believe that the trend of ‘Japa’ will eventually be reversed’ Within Nigeria’s economic capacity, health workers are still the best-paid professionals in the country, which shows the government’s prioritization and value for them. We will continue to advocate for increased healthcare funding. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clearly demonstrated a priority focus on health. There are few requests we make that the President doesn’t grant. He understands the impo...

 Neighbours Identified as Prime Suspects in Gruesome Murder of 3 Siblings in Nnewi The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Livingstone Urutugu, has revealed that the killers of three siblings found stuffed inside a refrigerator in Nnewi are residents of the same vicinity. Urutugu made this statement during his visit to the bereaved family, where he vowed to unmask the perpetrators and ensure justice is served. Barely two hours after assuming office, Urutugu headed to Nnewi to emphasize his commitment to reducing crime and criminality to its lowest level. He commended police officers for their efforts in combating crime and assured them of continued support. Urutugu stressed the importance of collaboration with sister security agencies, vigilante groups, and community stakeholders to enhance crime prevention and intelligence deployment. He urged the public to remain vigilant and law-abiding, pledging that the Police would take a firm stance against all forms of criminal...

 Ogun Set to Establish Ranching Facilities to Process Meat Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that plans are underway to establish ranching facilities to handle the processing of meat in the state. The governor dropped the hint when he hosted the Head of International Projects of SEMMARIS, Mr. Timothee Witkowski, and the Regional Agriculture Counsellor of the French Embassy, Sonia Darraco, along with her team who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Monday. According to the governor, the establishment of the ranch facilities would enable the government to rear, fatten, slaughter, and process meat in the most hygienic way suitable for human consumption. He said: "We have an immediate plan to set up ranching facilities here in Ogun State where we will rear cattle, fatten them, slaughter, and process them properly. "We are also going to do piggery as well. Already, we have a lot of poultry, but we will get them organized." The...

  Bodies of all 10 victims of Alaska plane crash have been recovered and ID’d, officials say The bodies of all 10 people who were killed when a regional airline flight crashed off the coast of western Alaska have been recovered and identified, authorities said Saturday. “All ten individuals aboard the Bering Air plane have been officially brought home,” the Nome Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook postSaturday night. “Nome SAR efforts stand by for our Bering Air crew to complete their aircraft recovery operations.” The small commuter aircraft carrying nine passengers and one pilot took off from Unalakleet and was headed toward Nome on Thursday afternoon before disappearing. The plane was later found on Friday about 34 miles southeast of Nome, according to the US Coast Guard. All 10 on board were declared dead. The pilot of the plane was 34-year-old Chad Antill of Nome, while the passengers were identified by Alaska State Troopers as Liane Ryan, 52; Donnell Erickson, 58; An...

 JAMB Registers 420,674 Candidates for 2025/2026 Exams The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has registered a total of 420,674 candidates for the 2025/2026 examination as of Monday afternoon. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this in Ilorin during an inspection of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers. He also revealed that 32,435 candidates had registered that same day, while 124,632 candidates had enrolled for the mock exams. JAMB aims to register up to two million candidates for the exams. However, Oloyede raised concerns about the increasing number of underage candidates, stating that 4,997 applicants under the age of 16 had registered so far. He criticized parents for pushing their children into early education to boost their own status. “Previously, the number of underage candidates was around 300. Now, just five days into the registration process, we already have nearly 5,000. By the end of today, the figure will surpass that,” Oloyede stated. He ...

 Go to Court and Prove Your Innocence, INEC Tells Sacked Adamawa REC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the dismissed Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, to approach the court and defend himself rather than making unsubstantiated claims in the media. According to Vanguard, Yunusa-Ari, who reportedly fled the country following the controversy surrounding the Adamawa governorship election, recently criticized his dismissal. He claimed to have evidence supporting his decision to declare the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, as the winner of the 2023 governorship election. During his trial last year, Yunusa-Ari was said to have gone into hiding, as revealed by the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), CSP Moses Jolugbo, in his testimony before the Adamawa State High Court. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Usman Suleiman, who represented him in court, stated that Yunusa-Ari was not in the country bu...

 Osun Settles ₦1bn Inherited Healthcare Debt The Osun State Government has cleared over ₦1 billion in outstanding debt owed to healthcare providers under the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) within the past year. Speaking at the agency’s Annual Performance Review and Strategy Retreat in Ada, Osun State, on Monday, OSHIA Executive Secretary, Dr. Razaq Akindele, said the debt settlement was essential to maintaining seamless healthcare services. “We inherited over ₦1 billion in liabilities, including unpaid fees to healthcare providers and 13 months of outstanding capitation to health centers,” Akindele disclosed. “Clearing this debt was my top priority, and I can now confirm that we have settled all outstanding payments.” He further highlighted the agency’s steady growth under the new administration and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality healthcare to enrollees. Commitment to Affordable Healthcare The Chairman of the OSHIA Board, Dr. Muyiwa Oladimeji, stated that the...

 JAMB Permanently Blacklists Six CBT Staff Over Exam Malpractice The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has permanently blacklisted six staff members of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers for engaging in fraudulent registration activities linked to exam malpractice. JAMB Registrar, Emeritus Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection of CBT centers in Ilorin. He stated that instead of penalizing the entire centers, which could affect innocent students, the board identified and sanctioned the individuals directly involved. “These six staff members have been blacklisted for life. They admitted their wrongdoing and apologized, but they will never participate in any JAMB activities, even if they become lecturers or vice-chancellors in the future,” Oloyede said. The registrar also reiterated that candidates caught violating examination rules with any exam body, including WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB, would be automatically blacklisted by JAMB...

 NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Drugs in Anambra Market The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) launched an enforcement operation on Monday at the popular Ogbo-Ogu Market in Bridge Head, Onitsha, Anambra State. Led by the Director of NAFDAC’s South-East Zone, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, the operation resulted in the seizure of various adulterated, substandard, and expired drugs found in multiple shops. Speaking to journalists, Iluyomade emphasized that the exercise aligns with NAFDAC’s mission to eliminate fake and banned products from circulation, protecting unsuspecting consumers. He revealed that intelligence gathering had uncovered large-scale repackaging of counterfeit drugs in the market. “This enforcement aims to rid the market of falsified, substandard, and harmful medicinal products, as well as other unsafe regulated items,” he stated, adding that similar operations were being conducted simultaneously across South-East states. Among the confiscated it...

 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐢 The Ebonyi State Police Command has denied allegations circulating in the media that its officers were involved in the abduction of Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, president of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC). The command's spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, stated that these allegations are being investigated, and Igboayaka will face charges in court once the investigation is concluded. The investigation was prompted by a petition submitted to the Commissioner of Police, alleging that Igboayaka spread false information that could disrupt peace and stability in Ebonyi State. The police command reiterated its commitment to upholding the law while respecting individual rights. It's worth noting that the Ohanaeze Youth Council has been involved in various controversies in the past. However, the current allegations against Igboayaka are unrelated to those inci...

  Parliamentary workers in Abia State began an indefinite strike on Monday, protesting the state government's failure to implement Legislative Financial Autonomy. The workers, members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), blocked the entrance to the assembly complex and displayed a strike notice banner. According to Sunday Kalu, the state chairman of PASAN, the strike was called in response to the government's inaction on financial autonomy, consolidated legislative structure, and administrative autonomy. Despite issuing ultimatums in November 2024 and January 2025, the government has failed to address the workers' concerns. Kalu noted that the union had previously gone on a warning strike in 2023 but suspended it after negotiations with the government. However, the situation remains unchanged, with the government still controlling the workers' salaries and allowances. The implementation of financial autonomy is mandated by Section 121 of the 1999 C...

  Trump and daughter, Ivanka among big names at Super Bowl President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, and stole the show away from Taylor Swift. He then made sure to mock her about it after the game.  Trump received a raucous cheer from the Superdome crowd when he was shown on-screen during the national anthem, while the fans booed Swiftimmensely when she was shown on the jumbotron during the game. Trump, 78, didn’t stick around for long, though. He previously predicted that the Chiefs would win, but by halftime — as the Eagles led 24 to zilch — Trump cut his losses and hit the road early — but not before posting on Truth Social.  Swift also had to watch her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, suffer a crushing 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which was the team she grew up rooting for.  Trump mocked her and the team in a post on Truth Social after the game. Trump credited followers of ...

 Kanye West deactivates X account after controversial rants Kanye West has once again left X app, deleting his account on Sunday, just as the Super Bowl was taking place. His exit followed a controversial Super Bowl ad that reminded many social media users of the Joker’s ominous broadcasts in the Batman movies. Kanye’s departure from X came shortly after his unexpected Super Bowl commercial aired nationwide. In the ad, he claimed that he had spent all the production money on his new dental work and, as a result, filmed the commercial using just an iPhone. He directed viewers to visit his website, Yeezy.com. One X user, known as “kira,” pointed out that the ad resembled a scene from The Dark Knight, where the Joker delivers a chaotic message to Gotham City. Other users joined in, posting side-by-side comparisons of Kanye’s ad and Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the villain. Before deactivating his Twitter account, he had expressed his gratitude to Elon Musk for providing him with a plat...

 Final Funeral Rites To Begin For The Mother Of Oba Of Benin , Who Died In 1976 The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has unveiled the long-awaited funeral rites for his mother, an extraordinary event set to take place decades after her passing. For 49 years, the palace remained silent, leaving generations to wonder why the revered queen mother had yet to receive her final rites. A statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), a member of the palace, emphasized that the delay was not by chance but by strict adherence to Benin’s ancient customs, because the tradition of the Kingdom forbade the crown Prince (Edaiken) to perform the rites until he has been crowned the Oba. Irabor further stated that on November 21, 2021, Oba Ewuare II posthumously honored his late mother by bestowing upon her the revered title of Iyoba, officially recognizing her as Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II. He revealed that the long-anticipated funera...

  Super Bowl dancer detained after unveiling Gaza and Sudan flags during half-time performance A half-time performer at the Super Bowl has been detained after unfurling Palestinian and Sudanese flags. During Kendrick Lamar's half-time show, the dancer stood on a car and held up the flags, which had "Sudan" and "Gaza" written on them. The incident occurred during Lamar’s final song, TV Off, as the performer stood on the back of a black Grand National car featured throughout the set.   After unfurling the flag, the man jumped off the stage and ran across the field for about 20 seconds before security tackled him and escorted him away. The NFL has confirmed the dancer was part of the 400-member cast of the half-time show. "The individual hid the item on his person and unveiled it late in the show," it said. "No one involved with the production was aware of the individual's intent." The New Orleans Police Department said officials were "...

 LASG COMMISSIONS OLYMPIC-SIZE SWIMMING POOL AT ROWE PARK  As part of the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to make Lagos a sports hub, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with warm-up and 250-seat pavilion was commissioned on Thursday by the Lagos State Government.  Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, commissioned the state-of-the-art swimming pool along with other facilities such as the Handball Court, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court at Rowe Park. Sports Centre, Yaba. In his remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the facilities as a beacon of health, fitness, and community engagement and a testament to the shared vision of creating opportunities for the youth, promoting active lifestyles, and fostering a culture of excellence in Lagos state. "This is Lagos, the Centre of Excellence, a state of aquatic spending, and the financial hub of Africa. When we talk about Nigeria, we ta...

 Amawbia Town Union Inaugurates New Executive, Urges Them On Collective Interest By Regina Igwebuike  The Amawbia Community in Awka South LGA, Anambra State has officially inaugurated its new executive leadership, with Nze Chukwukadibia Odumodu as the President General. During the oath-taking ceremony, Ozo Arc. Nnaemeka Maduka, the Traditional Prime Minister (Osojeze) of Amawbia Community, emphasized the importance of prioritizing community interests over personal ones. Maduka expressed gratitude to the electoral committee for conducting a successful election and prayed for wisdom, humility, and love among the new executive and the Igwe in Council. He also sent a strong message, warning that anyone attempting to cause discord in the community would face consequences. Maduka urged everyone to rally behind the new executive, ensuring a united and harmonious Amawbia Community. Nze Chukwukadibia Odumodu, the newly elected PG, expressed his gratitude to God for the successful elect...