NUPENG Accuses Dangote Refinery of Undermining Tanker Drivers’ Union
NUPENG alleges Dangote refinery fosters division among tanker drivers Claims “Greek gift” of free petroleum delivery used to stifle competition Dispute follows temporary shutdown of depots over unionisation rights The…
Bitcoin Hits $115K Amid Growing Derivatives Market Activity
Bitcoin trades above $115,000, marking a two-week high Investor interest in derivatives drives the surge despite weak spot demand U.S. inflation data and Fed policy expectations contribute to crypto…
Food Prices Drop Across Nigeria, Says Agric Minister Kyari
Abubakar Kyari credits government interventions for easing food prices. Strategy combines local production support with temporary imports Government initiatives aimed at closing supply gaps in key staples like rice Senator…
Missing Boots Force Manchester United Women Into 1–0 Defeat
Manchester United Women were forced to buy new boots just before their Champions League clash in Bergen. The emergency shopping cost around £4,000 but ensured the team could play. Despite…
Kano Government Moves to Criminalise Same-Sex Marriage, Lesbianism, Homosexuality
Kano government approves bill to ban same-sex marriage and related practices The Bill targets acts described locally as Madigo (Lesbianism) and Luwadi (Homosexuality) Offenders risk strict legal consequences if law…
Naira Weakens Further, Hits N1,538/$ in Parallel Market
Naira slips by N3 in parallel market, trading weaker at N1,538/$ Official rate at Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market drops slightly to N1,503.5/$ Weekly performance shows gain at official window but…
FG Promises Nigerians Uninterrupted 24-Hour Electricity Supply
Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power pledges Nigeria is close to achieving 24/7 power supply Government records highest power generation and transmission in history New training centres, hostels to build…
Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for Africans Amid Push for Pan-African Unity
Military ruler Traoré scraps visa charges for all African nationals Policy expands beyond ECOWAS as Burkina Faso exits regional bloc Move aligns with African Union agenda to boost free movement…
Nigerian-Descent Striker Emanuel Emegha Signs for Chelsea
Emanuel Emegha will join Chelsea in 2026 after signing a long-term deal. He will spend one more season at Strasbourg before the move. The signing secures Chelsea a long-term attacking…
Jair Bolsonaro Jailed 27 Years by Brazil Supreme Court Over Failed Coup Plot
Jair Bolsonaro convicted on five charges tied to 2022 election defeat Brazil Supreme Court ruling sparks unrest and global political fallout US slams trial as “witch-hunt” while Brazil defends judicial…
