Corps members A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Aondofa Orkeghen, speaks to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE about his pain following the killing of his father, Francis Orkeghen, by suspected terrorists Tell us about yourself I am a 29-year-old man from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. I am currently serving as a corps member in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Can you recall what led to the death of your father and four relatives?labour request for new minimum wage, others Yes, a group of terrorists launched an attack on my village, New Gboko in Chanchanji ward. The…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. This initiative underscores the refinery’s commitment to ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market. The hotline number 0800 123 5264 is now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations. This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at ₦739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising…
UBA House .Retirements, succession take effect January 1, 2026 United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. Those retiring by January 1, 2026 included Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and three other Executive Directors- Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. The bank stated that in line with its robust succession and leadership development strategy, the board has approved the appointment of three new Executive Directors—Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi and Mr. Chidi Okpala. The appointments takes effect on January…
Indomie noodles Anxiety is mounting across the country following a public alert by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control over the recall of Indomie Noodles, Vegetable Flavour, due to the presence of undeclared allergens. NAFDAC warned that the affected product contains milk and eggs, allergens that could trigger severe and potentially life-threatening reactions in people with allergies or intolerances. In a statement titled ‘Public Alert No. 041/2025’, the agency said the recall followed a notification from France’s food safety authority, Rappel Conso, which flagged the product for failing to declare the presence of milk and eggs on…
Heirs Energy has secured a $750 million financing package from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The deal is designed to propel the indigenous energy company into a new phase of growth and lift its oil and gas production to about 100,000 barrels of oil per day and 250 million cubic metres of gas. The financing agreement was signed on Saturday in Abuja, marking one of the most significant recent commitments of African capital to an African-owned energy business. The facility is expected to strengthen Heirs Energy’s upstream operations while supporting Nigeria’s broader push for energy sufficiency and industrial growth. Speaking at…
Edo Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has appealed to regulators and the public not to pull her new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ from cinemas, saying the film does not in any way ridicule Christianity and urging critics to watch it before judging. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday night, the actress repeatedly pleaded that the film should be allowed to remain in cinemas, stressing that the controversy was about the title and not the content. “Just don’t pull my film, please. Just allow people to watch. Watch the film and come back and…
Davido and Montana Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, lit up the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as he delivered a thrilling performance alongside global rap star French Montana. The opening ceremony, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, marked the official kickoff of the continent’s biggest football tournament. Davido and French Montana thrilled fans with a live performance of the newly released AFCON official soundtrack, drawing loud cheers from thousands of supporters inside the stadium. The energetic performance underscored the tournament’s blend of football, music and African cultural…
… Warns Against Artificial Scarcity, urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stations Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market. With over 2,000 MRS stations nationwide, the new pricing is expected to be implemented across all outlets, ensuring that the benefits of this reduction reach consumers nationwide. In its statement, the refinery commended marketers who have embraced the…
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has awarded a contract for new developmental projects aimed at beautifying the state as part of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s efforts to transform it into a megacity. This was disclosed at the 25th ANSEC meeting, held at the Lighthouse, Awka, on December 15, 2025, along with other issues of state importance. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that ANSEC approved the contract for the provision of water supply to the Ekwulobia Flyover Bridge Fountain and the ornamental garden to Double NC Construction & Logistics Ltd, and the installation of a 3-way traffic…
It was the turn of Owaza, Ukwa West local government area, Abia State and some others communities in Rivers State on Sunday to enjoy Christmas palliatives from Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). PINL, the private security company in charge of securing the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipelines (TNP), in continuation of its annual Christmas outreach took food materials and medical outreach to the communities to appreciate them for cooperation through 2025. Making the presentation to the communities at a primary school in Owaza, PINL called for more collaboration from the host communities. Making the presentation on behalf of…