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By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a scheduled maintenance shutdown starting May 24, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer. According to Soneye, the shutdown is part of routine maintenance and a sustainability review designed to enhance the facility’s performance. He added that regular updates on the process will be shared through official communication channels. The statement reads: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to inform the general public that the Port…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have arrested at least 20 individuals in connection with the hacking of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a computer-based test conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to AIT, the suspects are part of a larger syndicate believed to consist of over 100 members who specialize in hacking the computer systems of examination bodies such as JAMB and the Nationalà by Examinations Council (NECO). Security sources revealed that the arrested suspects have confessed to deliberately sabotaging the CBT system. Their objective,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A yet-to-be-identified female student of Seico Secondary School, Ikangba, Ijebu Ode, has been confirmed dead, while another was critically injured after a truck lost control and struck them as they were returning from school. The accident occurred on Friday along the recently rehabilitated Ikangba/Agoro Road, Ogun State. According to reports, the students were heading home after writing their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) when a truck, coming from the Molipa direction, lost control and veered into their path. A resident and chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced his intention to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a widely circulated video, Eno revealed his plan to defect to another party where he can openly commend President Bola Tinubu’s efforts without being accused of anti-party conduct. He noted that unlike FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who is known for confronting internal party issues head-on, he lacks the strength for such battles. Eno, who has consistently praised President Tinubu despite being in the opposition, cited the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP and concerns over potential court challenges…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested one Zaliha Shuaibu, of Malari Village in Soba Local Government Area, for allegedly killing her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on May 13, 2025, at the residence where they both lived, The State’s Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement. “According to preliminary investigations, the second wife, Maryam Ibrahim, had briefly stepped out to use the restroom, leaving her infant son in her room. Upon her return, she found her co-wife, Zaliha holding the baby.” “Zaliha handed the child back to Maryam,…

According to the latest data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than 52,000 Nigerians moved to the United Kingdom in 2024, making Nigeria one of the top non-EU+ source countries for migrants. Overall, UK immigration fell sharply, however. The ONS report, released on Thursday, shows that net migration to the UK decreased by nearly 50 per cent, dropping from 860,000 in 2023 to 431,000 in 2024. Despite the decline, Nigerian migration remained steady, driven primarily by work and study opportunities. Nigeria Ranks Among Top Non-EU+ Migrant Sources in the UK According to the ONS, 27,000 Nigerians migrated…

By Deborah Nnamdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This announcement was made on Thursday by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, who spoke on behalf of the National Working Committee during the APC National Summit at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The endorsement followed a plethora of votes of confidence, including by APC governors and lawmakers, who also expressed their support for Tinubu’s bid for a second term

By Deborah Nnamdi A small aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego, California, early Thursday morning, igniting fires and destroying homes and vehicles. Several fatalities are feared, though authorities are still working to confirm the number of people aboard. The Cessna 550, arriving from Kansas, went down around 3:45 a.m. near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, hitting the Murphy Canyon neighborhood — a community that primarily houses military families. At least 10 homes were damaged or hit by debris, and vehicles on both sides of the street caught fire. “There is more than one fatality that we’ve found so far,”…

By Deborah Nnamdi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has instructed all commissioners and political appointees in his administration to either follow him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or step down from their roles. The directive was reportedly delivered during a State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Thursday, where the governor officially announced his departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC. According to sources at the meeting, Governor Eno emphasized that his move should not come as a surprise to members of his cabinet, stating: “Anybody who claims he is not…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a nationwide reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). The new pricing was revealed on Thursday via the refinery’s official social media platforms. According to the announcement, petrol will now be sold at rates ranging between N875 and N905 per liter, depending on the region. This new pricing structure represents an N15 per liter reduction across all locations and partner retail outlets. The revised prices apply to all major fuel marketers affiliated with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova (AP), Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy. Updated Petrol Prices by…