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Dangote Refinery Deploys CNG Trucks To Distribute Petrol At N850/Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has intensified efforts through the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol at N850 per litre to different parts of the nation. Checks by Vanguard yesterday indicated that the deployment of the CNG trucks has enabled the 650,000 barrels per day refinery to sustain supplies as...
Reps Summon CBN, Banks Over Rising Wave Of Unexplained Customer Deductions
The House of Representatives has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and major commercial banks to explain the rising wave of arbitrary and unexplained deductions from customers’ accounts across the country. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved by Hon. Tolani Shagaya (APC, Kwara) during plenary on Tuesday. Shagaya expressed concern over what he described...
South Africa Won Rwanda 3-0 To Qualify For 2026 World Cup
Bafana Bafana are through to the 2026 World Cup after a dominant display, and with Nigeria beating Benin Republic. Appollis delivers a superb corner into the near post, and the 25-year-old, Makgopa rises brilliantly to glance his header past the keeper. Appollis continues to torment the Rwandan defence down the left, cutting a teasing ball into the area. Modiba arrives to...
2026 WCQ: Nigeria Qualifies For Playoffs After 4-0 Victory Over Benin
Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 4-0 win over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday night, securing a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The Super Eagles produced one of their most complete performances of the qualifying campaign, led by an inspired display from Victor Osimhen, who netted a superb hat-trick...
FG Introduces Flexible Framework To Expand Access To Higher Education
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to higher education. The development followed the approval of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, according to a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press...
Senate Moves To Stop Human Trafficking, Rights Abuses Against Nigerians In Libya
The Senate has raised concern over the persistent human rights abuses faced by Nigerian migrants in Libya, calling for stronger diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian actions to protect citizens trapped in the North African country. Following deliberations on a motion sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey (APC, Akwa Ibom North-East), the Senate urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to repatriate and...
Depot Fuel Prices Reach ₦900 Per Liter Amidst Delay In Dangote Production
Depot petrol prices have skyrocketed to almost ₦900 per litre in key coastal locations across Nigeria. This increase is due to operational and supply issues at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which have put pressure on the distribution network. An operations staff member knowledgeable about the situation stated that the refinery plans to load just a small number of trucks at...
Gov. Mbah Joins APC
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The governor made this known at a press conference on Tuesday in Enugu, the state capital. Mbah said he made the decision to join the APC to better serve the people of the state and align with the party’s vision for development and progress. Mbah...
Cameroon’s Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Declares Victory In Presidential Vote
Cameroon’s opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary on Tuesday claimed election victory against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 43 years, with official results from Sunday’s vote not expected for two weeks. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma declared in a post on Facebook, calling on the government to “accept the truth of the...
Obi Condemns FG Ongoing Demolition People’s Property
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the ongoing demolition of private property by government agencies across Nigeria. He said state governments’ action was even more condemnable, based on the fact that most of them were carried out without prior notice. Obi, who stated this in a post on his X handle...
