Dangote Refinery has raised its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N15 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. The latest increase, communicated to customers on Tuesday by the refinery’s Group Commercial Operations, represents the second petrol price hike in less than a week. The refinery previously increased […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has attributed the inability of opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections to personal ambitions among political leaders. Amaechi expressed regret that opposition politicians had been unable to reach a consensus despite calls for a united front against the […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the redesign and total reconstruction of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and other major federal highways across Edo State and adjoining corridors, as the Federal Government moves to tackle worsening road conditions that have disrupted transportation, damaged vehicles and increased the cost of doing business nationwide. The directive came on Tuesday as […]
Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports, including The Independent, The Guardian and Sky News. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram on Tuesday. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now. “It is […]
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has said the fight against drug trafficking cannot be won through arrests alone, stressing the need to deprive traffickers of the proceeds of their crimes. Marwa made the declaration while delivering a presentation titled, “Criminal Property and […]
Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old is the third midfielder signed by the Red Devils during the summer transfer window. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration,” the 20-time Premier League […]
Nollywood actress, Ronke Ojo, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has said she supports politicians for money, urging people not to insult or criticise her if they see her around political figures. The actress made this known in an interview with African A-List uploaded on Sunday on YouTube and seen by InfoGiant FM on Tuesday, while […]
Nigerian rising stars Fola, Shoday, Mavo, Fido and Llona have been nominated for the Next Rated category at the 18th Headies Awards. The nominees for the 2026 Headies were announced on Tuesday, with the five artistes shortlisted for the highly competitive Next Rated category, which recognises emerging artistes making significant impact in the Nigerian music […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Muslims on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, charging them to imbibe the good teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Tuesday titled ‘Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu Urges Muslims to Imbibe Virtues of Prophet Muhammad.’ The […]
Severe traffic congestion is ongoing along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a trailer accident that occurred at around 1am on Tuesday. It was gathered that the trailer fell on the expressway at around 1am and was yet to be removed as of Tuesday morning, leaving motorists with only one available lane to navigate the affected section. […]