Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To N815 per Litre Amidst Market Competition. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has further slashed the loading price of its petrol from N825 to N815 per litre, intensifying competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The reduction, announced on Thursday, is expected to influence market dynamics as independent marketers take advantage of the price drop. Reports indicate that fuel marketers are now bypassing depot owners and sourcing petrol directly from the refinery. This shift could pressure depot operators to further lower their prices to remain competitive. Impact on Market Prices   According to The Guardian, the landing…

Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region Claims 31 Lives, Rapidly Spreading. At least 31 people have died from more than 1,500 reported cases of cholera in Ethiopia’s Gambella region over the past month, according to a warning issued by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Friday. The international medical humanitarian organisation described the outbreak as “rapidly spreading” and exacerbated by an influx of people fleeing violence in neighbouring South Sudan. “Cholera is rapidly spreading across western Ethiopia and, in parallel, the outbreak in South Sudan is ongoing, endangering thousands of lives,” MSF stated. Several regions of Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most…

Jandor Meets Tinubu, Set To Disclose New Party. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, who was the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during the 2023 general election, is expected to announce his next political move on Monday. This development follows his recent resignation from the PDP on 4th March 2025, citing persistent internal conflicts, anti-party activities, and acts of sabotage. His departure from the party has fuelled speculation about his next steps, with many anticipating that he will soon declare his alignment with a new political platform. Jandor’s upcoming announcement comes after…

US Congress Urges President Trump To Impose Sanctions On Nigeria Over Christian Killings. The United States House of Representatives has called on President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria in response to the escalating violence against Christian communities within the country. This development follows a recent congressional hearing where lawmakers expressed deep concern over the Nigerian government’s failure to protect its Christian population from ongoing attacks by militant groups. Congressional Hearing Highlights During the session, legislators criticised the Nigerian authorities for their inaction against militant Fulani herdsmen, who have been implicated in numerous violent incidents targeting Christian communities.…

Peter Obi Meets Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Amid Political Speculations. The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has held a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, fuelling speculation about potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi arrived in Bauchi early on Thursday morning and was welcomed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport at approximately 9:45 a.m. before proceeding directly to the Presidential Lodge at the Government House for discussions with the governor. While the specifics of their meeting remain undisclosed, political analysts believe it may be linked to possible alliances…

Government To Abolish NHS England In Major Health Reform. The UK government has announced plans to abolish NHS England in a move aimed at reducing bureaucracy and reforming the management of the National Health Service. Despite the structural changes, patient access to healthcare services will remain unchanged, with the NHS continuing to provide free care at the point of use. As part of the reforms, approximately 9,000 administrative roles at NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will be cut, representing nearly half of the workforce across both organisations. The government believes these changes will streamline…

Fernandes Hat-Trick Fires Manchester United Into Europa League Quarter-Finals. Bruno Fernandes delivered a stunning hat-trick as Manchester United secured a resounding 4-1 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, booking their place in the Europa League quarter-finals against French side Lyon. United, knowing the competition represents their best chance of European football next season, faced an early setback when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty after being brought down by Matthijs de Ligt. However, the hosts responded swiftly, with Fernandes keeping his composure from the spot to level the score six minutes later after Igor Zubeldia fouled Rasmus Højlund. …

President Tinubu: “Economic Reforms Essential To Safeguard Nigeria’s Future” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to securing the economic future of Nigeria, stating that past financial mismanagement had placed an undue burden on future generations. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Thursday while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, President Tinubu highlighted the necessity of his economic reforms. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending the money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West Coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan…

Nigerian House Of Representatives Approves Amended Tax Reform Bills Amid Public Opposition. The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved significant amendments to the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu, despite growing opposition from labour unions and civil society groups. The amended bills aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system, improve revenue collection, and ensure a more efficient tax structure. The tax reform bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—have sparked nationwide debate. Although the initial proposals were modified, critics argue that several provisions will further burden…

Nico Williams Fires Athletic Bilbao Into Europa League Quarter-Finals. Nico Williams scored twice as Athletic Bilbao staged a comeback to defeat 10-man Roma and secure their place in the Europa League quarter-finals. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, the Spanish side were given an early advantage when Roma’s Mats Hummels was sent off in the 11th minute for a professional foul. Athletic capitalised on their numerical superiority, with Williams levelling the tie just before half-time with a close-range finish. The momentum remained with the hosts, and left-back Yuri Berchiche put them ahead on aggregate midway through the second half…

Jack Butland’s Penalty Heroics Against Fenerbache Send Rangers Into Quarter-Finals. Jack Butland was the hero for Rangers as his penalty shootout brilliance secured their place in the Europa League quarter-finals, despite Fenerbahce overturning a 3-1 first-leg deficit at Ibrox. The Rangers goalkeeper saved penalties from Dusan Tadic and Fred before Mert Hakan Yandas blazed his effort over the bar, triggering jubilant celebrations among the home fans. Barry Ferguson’s side had returned to Glasgow with a two-goal advantage after an impressive display in Istanbul but struggled to match that performance as their recent home difficulties continued. Polish midfielder Sebastian…

Wilson Odobert Inspires Tottenham To Europa League Quarter-Finals. Wilson Odobert scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat AZ Alkmaar and secure a place in the Europa League quarter-finals. With Spurs languishing in 13th place in the Premier League and already out of both domestic cup competitions, the Europa League represents their last hope of silverware this season. After a disappointing 1-0 defeat in the Netherlands last week, they produced a much-improved performance at home on Thursday. Odobert, making his mark with his first goal for the club, levelled the tie by firing into the…