The Chairman of Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Bello, has called for a collective effort in the fight against corruption, stressing that it should not be left solely to law enforcement agencies. Dr. Bello made the remarks on Saturday during the 23rd bi-annual lecture and graduation ceremony of the African Centre for
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced plans to halt fuel loading operations across Nigeria starting Monday, September 8, 2025, citing a dispute with Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest refinery located in Lagos. The disagreement centers on Dangote Refinery’s plan to import 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal defeated Armenia 5–0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. João Félix netted two goals, while João Cancelo also contributed to the dominant win. The match was marked by an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away
Nigeria secured a vital 1–0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The win revives the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching next year’s tournament. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a
Confusion erupted online over a supposed 5% fuel surcharge under Nigeria’s new tax laws, sparking fears of a sudden increase in fuel prices. Some social media posts claimed President Bola Tinubu’s administration had introduced an immediate surcharge on petrol and diesel. The controversy stems from the recent passage of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, which
Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, has recorded a notable boost on the international stage, following the continued decline of the US Dollar Index, which recently slumped to fresh lows amid shifting global market dynamics. The development marks a double win for the naira, as it gains ground both in the official and parallel foreign exchange
Some staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) stationed at enrolment centres across Abuja have come under fire following fresh allegations that they are collecting illegal fees from applicants in exchange for tampering with date of birth entries on the National Identification Number (NIN) database. The development has sparked outrage among Nigerians, raising serious
A Nigerian football supporter has sparked fresh controversy within the African football community by formally calling on FIFA to deduct three points from South Africa’s national team for allegedly fielding an ineligible player during their recent World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, is now under scrutiny following claims
Abuja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned two senior commanders of Ansaru, a terror group with alleged links to Al-Qaeda, on terrorism-related charges in connection with the 2022 attack on Kuje Correctional Facility in the Federal Capital Territory. The attack, which took place on July 5, 2022,
The Ghanaian government has taken a firm stance against what it described as disproportionately high subscription rates for DStv services in the country, particularly in light of the cedi’s recent gains against major international currencies. This move has stirred significant conversations across the continent, drawing attention to the pricing policies of multinational service providers operating
