Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N75, bringing the new rate to N1,200 per litre, according to industry sources on Wednesday. The adjustment comes weeks after the refinery increased its petrol price to about N1,275 per litre, citing volatility in global oil markets that had pushed up supply costs. The latest reduction follows a significant drop in international crude oil prices. Brent crude futures fell to $95.05 per barrel, representing a 13 per cent decline, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped to $97.18, down nearly 14 per cent.…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident marred this year’s Good Friday observance in Ugep, as a Mass Communication graduate and church actor, Michael Obeten, lost his life during a Passion of Christ performance. Obeten, a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church Ugep, was reportedly killed when a locally made firework malfunctioned while he was coaching younger participants in the reenactment. The incident occurred during the dramatization of the crucifixion, a key moment in the Passion play marking Good Friday. According to eyewitness accounts, a local explosive device known as “oginigbo,” intended to simulate a thunderous effect, misfired and struck…

By Deborah Nnamdi Four persons, including an elderly man and his two sons, have been killed in a suspected witchcraft-related attack in Imande-Dem community, Uvir Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, has heightened tension in the area, with residents calling for justice for the victims. A source in the community said the elderly man, whose identity was not disclosed, had been accused by some kinsmen of being responsible for the recent death of a young man in the village, whose burial was scheduled for Wednesday. According to a resident…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received land and cash gifts from a serving minister in the administration of Bola Tinubu, warning that the claims could undermine public confidence in the country’s electoral system. The party said the reports, which emerged last week and continue to generate public debate, raise serious concerns about the independence and credibility of the electoral body at a critical political period. In a statement issued by its factional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP…

By Deborah Nnamdi U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in a dramatic last-minute move aimed at de-escalating a six-week conflict that has claimed thousands of lives across multiple countries. The agreement, announced late Tuesday, came less than two hours before a deadline set by Trump for Tehran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz or face extensive attacks on its civilian infrastructure. The ceasefire followed mediation efforts by Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif, with Sharif confirming that both the U.S. and Iranian delegations have been invited to talks in Islamabad. Under the terms…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed that a windstorm triggered by heavy rainfall caused damage to parts of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Nyanya, Abuja, prompting swift action by authorities to secure the area and commence repairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, said the storm also inflicted minor damage on the Nyanya pedestrian bridge and some nearby buildings. He explained that the incident occurred during a heavy downpour earlier in the day, noting that initial…

Suspected bandits have attacked the Baga community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing five villagers and abducting about 150 others after setting several houses ablaze. A source from the community said the heavily armed attackers stormed the area and unleashed violence using sophisticated weapons and explosives. According to the source, many residents who fled into nearby bushes for safety were pursued and shot, while others were rounded up and taken away by the assailants. “The gunmen were many and are believed to have entered the community from neighbouring Kaduna State to wreak havoc,” the source said. He…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a collapsed building in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the land be taken over by the government for public use. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the site where a multi-storey hotel building caved in last Friday. According to the minister, the structure was erected without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control, despite repeated warnings to halt construction. “There was no approval for the construction of this building,” he said, adding that…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 25-year-old student of the Federal University of Education Kontagora Niger State, Seyi Simon, has been killed after he was allegedly stabbed during a dispute with a fellow student at a campus event. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday during a celebration for newly admitted students tagged “The Freshers’ Fair,” held at the institution’s hall. It was gathered that Simon was allegedly stabbed by an 18-year-old student, Jafar Musa, following an altercation that broke out around 1:40 a.m. Confirming the development, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the case was…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has challenged the administration of Bola Tinubu over what he described as repeated approvals of funds to settle debts in Nigeria’s power sector, raising concerns about transparency and execution. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following the Federal Government’s recent approval of N3.3 trillion to address longstanding liabilities in the sector. He argued that the latest approval is not the first of its kind under the current administration, questioning whether previous announcements were fully implemented. “In the past few days,…