Latest from Monday, June 16th, 2025

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed alarm over Dangote Refinery's recent announcement to begin direct nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that they targeted the Iranian state television channel, IRINN, on Monday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to suspend all official engagements to visit Benue State on Wednesday.

Search teams have successfully recovered the cockpit voice recorder from last week's Air India crash site, a crucial piece that could reveal insights into the cause of the tragic incident.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a summons to Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, in response to a wave of consumer complaints regarding ticket refunds.

The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv was damaged by an Iranian missile strike in the early hours of Monday, in a significant escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran.

The Kano State government has revealed plans to privatize the waste management sector, with a renewed focus on avoiding the pitfalls that undermined previous privatization efforts.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the recent killings in Benue State, labeling the incidents as "depressing" and "inhuman."

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets, blocking major roads in Benue State in outrage over he recent deadly attacks in Yelwata and Daudu communities.

Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and a dedicated priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, has passed away.

The Lagos State government has announced the enforcement of a technology-based electronic call-up (e-call-up) system to address rising traffic issues caused by articulated trucks on the Lekki-Epe corridor.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East summit descended into chaos as delegates expressed their outrage over the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from endorsements for the 2027 elections.

​​​​​​​Kamaru Usman showcased his elite fighting skills on Saturday night with a dominant performance against Joaquin Buckley at the UFC event in Atlanta, reaffirming his status as a top contender in the welterweight division.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced on Sunday that it will begin distributing petrol and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecommunications firms, aviation companies, and other large users nationwide without the buyers bearing the cost of logistics.