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Imo, Jigawa, Sokoto Record Highest Petrol Prices In April – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Imo, Jigawa, and Sokoto States recorded the highest average retail prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in April 2025. According to the NBS’s latest PMS price report released on Tuesday, residents in Jigawa paid the highest average price at N1,588.50 per liter, followed by Sokoto at N1,567.84...
No Deal With Tinubu In Rome – Peter Obi Fires Back At Blackmailers
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly refuted allegations that he held a secret meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rome over an alleged ₦225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi described the claim as “baseless, malicious, and entirely false,” accusing blackmailers of twisting his private spiritual trip...
”Tinubu Prioritises $25 Billion Gas Pipeline Between Nigeria, Morocco” – Jimoh Ibrahim
On Wednesday in Casablanca, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who was representing Nigeria at the African Parliament Union's executive session, declared that President Bola Tinubu is committed to the $25 billion gas pipeline project between Nigeria and Morocco. The senator stated that this gas initiative is at the forefront of the Nigerian government’s priority projects, with Tinubu poised to review all abandoned...
Apple Acknowledges Maliyo Games
Apple Inc.'s inclusion of three of Maliyo Games' games in this year's Africa Day App Store celebration marks a major turning point for African game development and has brought the Pan-African studio international recognition. The disclosure was made in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting Maliyo Games’ role in shaping culturally relevant gaming experiences from the continent. As part of Apple’s annual...
Petrol Price War Closes Nearly 5,000 Fuel Stations
As thousands of independent marketers are currently reducing their operations, more than 4,900 owners of retail petrol outlets have closed their doors, according to downstream oil dealers. They attributed this to rising financial losses from unpredictable and volatile costs in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) sold by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and PMS importers. This comes against the backdrop...
Juve’s Rejection Reignites Race For Osimhen
Several Italian sources have stated that the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has turned down the opportunity to join Juventus this summer, which has given Premier League powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester United an advantage in their pursuit of the player. Naples-based media Il Mattino and Radio Kiss Kiss report that the Nigerian forward has closed the door on a potential move...
Jonathan Applauds Past National Assembly For Standing Up To Presidents
Goodluck Jonathan, the former president of Nigeria, has recalled a period when Nigeria had a thriving National Assembly that could override the president's vetoes of significant legislation. Jonathan made these remarks on Wednesday evening at the Champions of Nigerian Content Awards Dinner, organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Honoured with the Nigerian Content Lifetime...
JAMB Reviews 379,000 UTME Resit Results
Prior to the final release to the public on Thursday, a final audit of the results of the 379,775 candidates who claim to have taken the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination is being carried out. The audit team includes officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, civil society organisations, academics and other independent observers. A source, who did...
Tinubu Applauds Success Of British-Nigerians In London Mayoral Elections
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, following their recent election and inauguration as mayors in London. In a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised both individuals for upholding the reputation of Nigerians in the diaspora and for continuing the legacy of excellence and service. The president commended...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Court Warns Against Live Streaming As Judge Reprimands Defence Team
![Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490457363_1661281838096015_5453791549301284043_n-640x359.jpg "Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Court Warns Against Live Streaming As Judge Reprimands Defence Team")
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning against live streaming and improper use of social media during the ongoing trial of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on 21st May 2025. The judge’s warning followed a complaint from prosecution counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), who raised concerns over alleged live postings of court documents and...
