Author: Mayor

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has quietly adjusted the effective price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by offering a N10 rebate per litre to its customers. Although the publicly announced ex-depot price remains N835 per litre, sources confirmed on Monday that marketers are effectively paying N825 per litre after receiving a N10 refund post-loading. “The Dangote refinery has started giving a rebate on its products. It’s not an official reduction yet, but paid back after marketers buy products from them,” an official disclosed. This discreet rebate allows marketers to sell petrol within a band of N830 to…

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, following the latter’s recent remarks. Fubara had stated that he was not desperate to return to the governorship position, suggesting that he had emotionally detached from the role. He made the statement during a service of songs in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, held in Port Harcourt on Sunday. “Can’t you see how better I look? Do you think I am interested in it? Do you…

Trent Alexander-Arnold was met with mixed reactions from Liverpool supporters during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield, receiving both applause and boos in his first appearance since announcing his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. The 26-year-old right-back, who is expected to join Real Madrid this summer, was introduced in the 67th minute to a chorus of conflicting emotions. While some fans cheered the homegrown star, others booed as he took to the pitch and during several touches of the ball. Andrew Robertson, Liverpool’s vice-captain, expressed his disappointment at the reception for his long-time…

The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a large-scale illegal refinery and unlicensed petrol station at Y-Junction in Nkwelle Ezunaka, located in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Head of Media and Tactical Operations, Okadigbo Edwin, the operation was conducted on Saturday through a coordinated effort involving the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy, acting on credible intelligence about illicit petroleum activities in the area. One suspect was apprehended during the raid, while several others managed to escape. The NSCDC also…

It was a triumphant night for Nollywood at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), with Seven Doors, a historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, emerging one of the evening’s biggest winners. The production earned Femi Adebayo the Best Lead Actor award, while Chioma Chukwuka clinched Best Lead Actress for her role as Amaka. The actress was not present to receive the award, which was accepted on her behalf by Adebayo. Seven Doors, co-directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo, tells the story of King Adedunjoye, a reluctant monarch plagued by a generational curse. “To break it,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified Anambra and Lagos as the states with the highest number of suspects involved in malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). At a press conference held on Friday at JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja, the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that a total of 80 suspects were being investigated by the police over various forms of exam fraud. According to him, new and increasingly sophisticated methods of cheating were detected during both the registration and examination phases. He said, “The new methods include identity and biometric frauds involving combined thumbprints…

Troops of Sector 3, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have eliminated a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant during a nighttime ambush in Borno State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Friday, was part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV and took place in the Karagawaru area of Kaga Local Government Area. Military sources revealed that the ambush was executed by the 29 Task Force Brigade, acting on “credible intelligence.” According to the sources, “the troops strategically positioned themselves at a suspected crossing point.” “At approximately 12:30 a.m., they…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 32 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Osogbo, Osun State. According to a statement issued on Friday by EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the fraudsters were convicted before seven High Court judges in Ibadan and one in Osogbo. The convicts, including Udoka Uzo Omefe, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, Ajayi Elijah Oladimeji, and 29 others, faced various one-count charges bordering on obtaining by false pretence, advance fee fraud, retention of proceeds of crime, and possession of fraudulent documents. One of the…

FIFA has announced that the Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams beginning with the 2031 edition, aligning it with the men’s format. This decision was made unanimously by the FIFA Council, which cited the significant growth of women’s football globally. The expanded tournament will introduce a 12-group format, increasing the number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the competition by one week, according to the world’s football governing body. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the move was influenced by the success of the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand, which was won by…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has stated that his players will have to earn their spots in the starting lineup for the Europa League final by performing well in the club’s remaining Premier League fixtures. However, he emphasized the importance of managing the squad to prevent injuries. United secured their place in the Europa League final after defeating Athletic Bilbao, setting up a clash against Tottenham Hotspur. With their league campaign all but over—sitting 15th and unable to reach a top-half finish—Amorim said the focus would now shift to individual performances over the next three games, starting with West Ham…