Residents, transport operators and business owners in Lagos say rising fuel prices are increasing transportation fares, business costs and pressure on household incomes. A survey by correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that petrol prices rose from about N1,250 per litre to above N1,300 in many filling stations, with some outlets dispensing…
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Bendel Insurance FC of Benin 2-1 in a Matchday 37 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The match, played behind closed doors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, saw Rangers dominate proceedings from the opening whistle. Bendel Insurance absorbed sustained pressure from the hosts until…
Troops of the Guards Brigade have foiled a potential security breach with the arrest of a suspected spy and four impostors during separate operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. The army said the operations…
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), the campaign committee for the re-election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday inaugurated a media centre ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election. The council said the initiative was aimed at mobilising support for the governor’s re-election. Speaking at the unveiling of the media centre in Osogbo, the Director-General…
Shareholders have commended the retired Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, for his contributions to the growth of the bank and the transformation of the banking industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ovia retired on May 5 after serving the mandatory 12 years as chairman in line with regulations of the…
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has confirmed the death of its student, Favour Olaniyi, a year one student of Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Akure by Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo, the Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, FUTA. Adebanjo said that the student was found…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has praised the Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers for advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by NIPetGE President-elect, Mrs Prisca Kanebi, and her delegation to NNPC Ltd. leadership. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bayo Ojulari, was represented by Executive…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Sunday led a host of dignitaries to a special Thanksgiving Service held in honour of late Esther Idahosa, mother of his Deputy; Dennis Idahosa. The thanksgiving service, organised for the matriarch of the Idahosa family, took place at the Living Faith Church, Sapele Road, Benin. The News Agency of…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government, has launched a digital application to promote safer deliveries by improving maternal and newborn healthcare. This was unveiled during a capacity-building session held in Bauchi on Sunday as part of the 2026 International Day of the Midwife celebration. Speaking at the event,…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised concern of elevated fatigue levels of its members amid the scarcity and increased cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). The National President of NAAPE, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh, raised the concern in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said the persistent Jet A1 supply…
