Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote refinery cuts down petrol prices nationwide Reduction of petrol pump price notice Dangote refinery cuts down petrol prices nationwide * The new price marks a N15 reduction per litre across all regions and partners. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across the country, with new rates now ranging from N875 to N905 per litre, depending on location. The new price regime, which marks a N15 reduction per litre across all regions and partner retail outlets, was posted on the official social media handle of Dangote Refinery on…

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOY CHILD 2025: THE MORE OUR BOYS ARE IGNORED THE MORE OUR GIRLS ARE UNSAFE Moleboheng Matli Foundation commemorated International Day of the Boy Child in the City of Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng, South Africa on 16 May 2025 at Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum. MMF is a leading South African Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to education and community upliftment with inception dating back 2017. Moleboheng Matli Foundation is rooted in distinctly African ethos while its foundational mission has been to empower girls and women through education and literacy development. The organisation also recognises that the well-being…

Saudi Arabia Takes Free Eye Care Service To People Of Lagos Saudi Arabia Takes Free Eye Care Service To People Of Lagos • Lagosians at Gbagada General Hospital will benefit from essential eye care services. Saudi Arabia has extended its eye-care outreach to Gbagada General Hospital, a reputable Lagos State health facility. The kingdom recently revealed that the decision reiterates its commitment to offering vital healthcare services to underserved communities across the globe. Speaking via a press statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy Press Attaché in Nigeria, Mohammed Alsahabi, Saudi Arabia revealed that the extension represents a major…

The Kano State Censorship Board has imposed an immediate ban on 22 Hausa-language film series, including popular titles such as “Labarina” and “Dadin Kowa,” citing allegations of non-compliance with established regulatory procedures. This directive was issued by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, following a management meeting held earlier this week. In a formal statement, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the Board’s Information Officer, clarified that the affected productions failed to undergo the mandatory vetting process required by state law prior to their distribution or broadcast. Sulaiman stated, “The Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for violating our guidelines, which require…

Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric announced on Thursday, May 22, 2025, that he will depart the Spanish football club following the conclusion of the Club World Cup this summer. Modric, 39, confirmed his impending departure in an Instagram post as his contract with Los Blancos approaches its end. He stated, “Everything in life has a start and an end… on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu.” The midfielder conveyed his sentiments regarding his tenure at the club: “I’m leaving with a full heart, filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories.” He added, “And even…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, May 22, 2025, transmitted a budget proposal of N1.48 trillion for the Rivers State Government to the National Assembly for consideration and passage. The President stated that the budget proposal became necessary due to the nullification of the 2025 budget of Rivers State by the Supreme Court and the fact that the state is currently operating under emergency rule. Of the total proposed amount, N324 billion is earmarked for infrastructure, N166 billion for health, N75.6 billion for education, and N31.4 billion for agriculture. President Tinubu further indicated that the agricultural sector within the budget is…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across Nigeria, effective Thursday. New rates will now range from N875 to N905 per litre, depending on the retail location. The new pricing represents a N15 reduction per litre across all regions and partner retail outlets. The announcement was made via the official social media channels of Dangote Refinery on Thursday. The adjusted prices apply to major fuel marketers in partnership with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova, Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy. Under the previous pricing structure, petrol retailed…

Seven farmers have been killed in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, occurring between Wednesday and Thursday morning. The affected communities are located within Agatu LGA, a region that has experienced repeated herdsmen-related violence in recent years, leading to displacement and disruption of farming activities. According to sources, the herdsmen initially displaced residents from their farms in Obagaji on Wednesday. Subsequently, they launched coordinated attacks on the Ogwumogbo and Okpokpolo communities in the early hours of Thursday. A source familiar with the incidents stated, “Fulani herdsmen chased people from their farms yesterday…

Through the Valley of Shadows: A Pilgrimage to Zamfara Through the Valley of Shadows: A Pilgrimage to Zamfara There is a haunting allure to the North a siren call that lingers in the bones long after one has departed its vast, sun-scorched embrace. Years ago, while serving as a youth corper in Minna, Niger State, I experienced this allure firsthand: the unhurried cadence of life, the warmth of communal bonds, and the silent poetry of its arid landscapes. However, the shadows of Boko Haram and rampant banditry soon eclipsed its beauty, transforming the North into a paradox, a land…

The Nigerian government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in connection with statements she made on national television alleging a plot to assassinate her. The charges were filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. While specific details of all charges remain limited, one charge is directly linked to allegations made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on April 3, 2025. During the live broadcast, she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of conspiring to have her assassinated. The charge sheet, obtained by SaharaReporters,…