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The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerians in Iran, escorting those who wish to leave across the Armenia border as regional tensions escalate. The move follows coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel on February 28, which prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks across parts of the Middle East….
Fuel prices in Nigeria could rise further after Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre. The new price, announced to marketers on Monday, represents the third upward adjustment within a week. The refinery raised the gantry price from N995 per litre announced…
Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina has delivered a standout performance on Monday to win the women’s super-G standing event at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina, securing a historic gold medal for Russia. The 23-year-old athlete finished 1.96 seconds ahead of France’s Aurelie Richard, who claimed silver in the race. The victory marks Russia’s first Winter Paralympic…
Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three senior doctors following an investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, alongside the hospital’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare,…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State. He announced his decision in a statewide broadcast, stating that his entire cabinet and PDP officials are joining him in this move. This development comes after weeks of speculation about Fintiri’s…
Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line have shared disturbing experiences, including alleged ticket racketeering, overbooking, and mechanical failures. Some passengers were left standing for over 3.5 hours due to overcrowding, while others reported the train engine overheating, causing cooling systems and lights to shut down. Mr. Solomon Abiona recounted his ordeal, saying he couldn’t purchase…
Eric Dane’s passing has sparked a controversy after Laura Ann Tull, a former Grey’s Anatomy extra, accused him of bullying and abuse on set. Tull claimed Dane mocked her, spoke negatively about her, and contributed to her departure from the show. She even stated, “I am why he was fired from Grey’s,” although there’s no…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, following the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the commission will issue a revised schedule to align with the new law. The original dates announced were: – Presidential and National Assembly Elections:…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi,, is set to stand trial on charges of rape, his lawyer and a French prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday. The allegation stems from February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman reported to police in Val-de-Marne, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. Hakimi, 27, who played a pivotal role in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, citing sustained progress in curbing inflation and stabilising the economy. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, where all…