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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has revealed plans to temporarily halt operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) starting today, May 24, 2025, for a comprehensive maintenance and sustainability assessment. This strategic decision, announced by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, underscores the company’s commitment to ensuring the long-term reliability…
In a fitting tribute to an extraordinary season, Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah has been named the 2024-25 Premier League Player of the Season, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the competition’s history. The announcement marks the second time Salah has claimed this prestigious accolade, having previously won it during his…
In a dramatic case that underscores the growing menace of financial fraud in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a mother and her 34-year-old son before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly defrauding a US-based woman of N64.4 million (approximately $40,000 USD, depending on exchange rates)….
A heart-wrenching tragedy has unfolded in Anambra State, Nigeria, casting a somber shadow over a quiet community. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, a 19-year-old girl reportedly stabbed her newborn baby boy in the throat and discarded his body in a roadside gutter, allegedly to conceal the birth from her family. This shocking incident, which has…
In a heartfelt demonstration of compassion and commitment to inclusivity, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a transformative N50 million grant to support 250 disabled entrepreneurs across the nation. The initiative, launched under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), aims to foster economic independence and empower persons with disabilities by providing each beneficiary with…
In a chilling development, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a high-priority security alert, warning of an imminent terrorist attack targeting churches in Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. The alert, detailed in a memo dated May 20, 2025, and signed by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kanwai James, the Divisional Police…
In a night filled with drama, passion, and unforgettable moments, Napoli secured their second Serie A title in three years with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The match, played on the final day of the 2024-25 Serie A season, saw Antonio Conte’s side clinch the Scudetto in front…
In a chilling case that has gripped the attention of Edo State and beyond, a Benin High Court on Friday, May 23, 2025, ordered the remand of 62-year-old Martins Oghenevurie to a correctional facility for his alleged involvement in the gruesome murder of an unidentified woman, believed to have been killed for ritual purposes. The…
In a landmark move to address the pressing healthcare challenges in Southern Kaduna, the Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 355), paving the way for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. This significant legislative step, taken on May 23, 2024, marks a…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the sealing of the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, alongside 4,792 other properties, starting Monday, May 26, 2025. This unprecedented action, rooted in the revocation of land…
