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The death toll from the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State, which occurred on Saturday has reportedly risen to 86, while 55 people were injured and taken to hospital.As of Saturday, the death toll was reported as 70, with 50 injured.However, more corpses have since been recovered, and all have been given a mass burial in Dikko, Niger State.The Director-General of the N...

Nigeria and Egypt have reached an agreement to enhance their diplomatic relationship and establish a comprehensive partnership aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering development.The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued in Abuja by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir....

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic has announced the plan to embark on a three-day warning strike over what is described as a threat to the career progression of its members.This was contained in a letter sent to the Ministry of Labour alongside the National Board for Technical Education and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.The letter was signed by the National Sec...

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled for Davos, Switzerland.“While in Davos, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with other leaders as well as participate in workshops and forums slated for the annual gathering,” his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed....

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, have risen between N1,050 and N1,150/litre depending on the area of purchase, following the hike in the cost of the commodity by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and various depot owners.Dealers confirmed that PMS prices would continue to rise since the major component in fuel production, crude oil, has been on the upward swing lately.The Nati...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward review of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices, commonly referred to as petrol, in response to escalating global crude oil prices.The refinery announced the new pricing structure in a statement. According to the statement, bulk buyers acquiring 5 million litres or more will now pay N950 per litre.The new bulk purchase rate is N955 per litre for customers ...

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has revealed the inspiration behind his extensive investments in education, healthcare, and empowerment programs.Speaking during a visit to the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi, Rt. Rev. Ndubisi Obi, Peter Obi, explained his decision to commit over ₦1.5 billion to humanitarian initiatives in 2024, emphasizing that his generosity stems from genuine concern for humanity rather than a...

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of a Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, following a swimming pool accident that claimed the life of a two-year-old girl, Rapheala Ogbodo.The announcement was made via a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.According to the statement, officials from the Lagos St...

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians on the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol.The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the assurance after a meeting with industry players in Abuja. He maintained that the federal government was more interested in the availability of petrol at the right quantity while ensuring adherence to quality control....

The Lagos Blue Line Rail is set to get six additional trains to strengthen the state’s transportation capacity.The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority made this known in a statement shared on its X handle.The agency stated that the new trains will deliver value to commuters and thereby increase the state’s economic viability.“The six train sets, which have scaled...