Author: Naija Daily News

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its recent reduction in petrol prices, increasing its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre, prompting depot operators across Nigeria to temporarily suspend sales transactions. A source at the refinery confirmed the development on Friday, explaining that the upward price adjustment comes only days after the refinery had reduced the ex-depot price by N100 to N1,075 per litre on March 10, 2026. The earlier price cut had sparked increased buying activity among depot operators seeking to take advantage of the lower rate. Following that reduction, many depot operators began selling…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states in Nigeria face a heightened risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions intensify across parts of the country. In a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The disease is commonly caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. NiMet noted that the disease spreads through respiratory droplets, particularly in crowded or poorly ventilated environments. The agency identified Sokoto State, Zamfara State, Kebbi State,…

Photo: U.S President, Donald Trum …Iran-linked group claims responsibilities A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, killing four service members, while a second KC-135 involved in the mission landed safely. The incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury in friendly airspace, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), which stressed that the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations for remaining crew members are ongoing. Contradicting the official U.S. account, an Iran-affiliated group, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has claimed responsibility, saying it targeted the tanker in defense of…

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that Lucky Aiyedatiwa is not eligible to contest the 2028 governorship election, holding that such a move would violate the constitutional limit of eight years in office. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Adegoke held that Aiyedatiwa, who first assumed office on December 27, 2023, following the death of former Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu, and was later sworn in again on February 24, 2025, after winning the November 16, 2024 governorship election, cannot seek another term in 2028. The court ruled that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of…

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to revoke the bail granted to politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore over his absence at the hearing of his ongoing cybercrime trial. The judge issued the warning on Thursday, stating that the court could also issue a bench warrant for Sowore’s arrest if he fails to appear at the next hearing. Justice Umar’s position followed an application by the prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), who informed the court that the defendant failed to attend proceedings despite evidence that a hearing notice had been served on him through…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man, Dare Shogaolu, popularly known as “Super M”, and recovered a locally made pistol during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Mushin area of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Abimbola Adebisi. According to the statement, the suspect was apprehended on March 5, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. by operatives of the Anti-Crime Patrol Team attached to the Mushin Division while on routine patrol along the LUTH Road axis in Mushin. Adebisi said the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets in Lagos and Abuja, offering some relief to motorists amid recent volatility in global oil markets. Checks at several NNPC filling stations across Lagos, including outlets along Isheri Oshun Road, Apple Junction, and Ago Palace Way, show that petrol is now selling for N1,130 per litre, down from the previous price of N1,230 per litre. In the Federal Capital Territory, petrol prices were also reduced at NNPC retail stations in Jabi and Wuse in Abuja, where the product now sells for…

Operatives of the Orji Divisional Headquarters, in collaboration with the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, have arrested two suspected armed robbers in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Henry Okoye, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday night. According to him, the suspects allegedly accosted a man who was washing his car at a car wash located in the Mangrove area of Aladinma, Owerri. The suspects reportedly brandished a firearm and robbed the victim of his gold chain before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Okoye explained…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and ally of former Vice President Atiku abubakar, Dino Melaye, has ruled out the chances of the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi of winning the 2027 presidential election. Melaye, who contested and lost the 2023 Kogi governorship election, spoke in an interview with Channels Television that was monitored in Lagos. He said Mr Obi, who enjoys supporter of young Nigerians, lack the capacity needed to unify all sections of the country. He said, “But let me even tell you, Peter Obi is a fantastic Nigerian. I have tremendous respect for…

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that U.S. forces must leave the Middle East and vowed continued resistance to Western pressure in his first televised wartime address, heightening fears of further regional escalation. In the broadcast late Wednesday, Khamenei said Iran would not retreat under what he described as foreign aggression and pledged to reinforce the country’s military posture as fighting involving Iran, the United States and Israel intensifies. “The era of foreign military domination in this region must end,” he said, urging neighbouring states to reconsider security ties with Washington. Khamenei warned that U.S. bases across the…