Author: Akintayo Adams

MRS filling station, a partner of Dangote Refinery, has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by ₦10. This adjustment follows Dangote Refinery’s decision to lower its ex-depot fuel price, signaling relief for consumers amid fluctuating energy costs. Key Details:

A United States District Court in Columbia has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records related to the criminal investigation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged drug trafficking. The ruling, issued by Judge Beryl Howell on April 8, 2025, challenges the agencies’ previous refusal to disclose the requested information. Key Details:

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been excluded from the squad for today’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United. This decision follows a challenging week for the Cameroonian international, with Altay Bayındır set to make his Premier League debut. Key Details:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Mercy Ojedeji, a 24-year-old Nigerian national, for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme involving forged academic documents, romance scams, and immigration violations. Prosecutors allege that the scheme aimed to defraud victims of over $1 million. Key Details:

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his frustration over Nigeria’s persistent poverty levels, despite the country’s vast natural and human resources. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honor by the Abia State Government on Friday, April 11, 2025, Obasanjo emphasized that Nigerians have “no business with poverty.” Key Highlights:

The Nigerian naira has continued its downward trajectory, trading above the ₦1,600 mark against the U.S. dollar at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets. This marks a significant depreciation, raising concerns about the country’s economic stability. Key Details:

An Islamic cleric and National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr Ibrahim Jalingo, has stirred widespread controversy after publicly endorsing the death penalty for individuals who renounce their religion. In a statement written in Hausa language and shared  via his official Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo strongly defended a Hadith prescribing capital punishment for apostasy and condemned critics of Hadith literature, accusing them of “compound ignorance.” His post came in response to mounting criticisms disputing the authenticity of a specific Hadith, which many argue contradicts the teachings of the Qur’an. But Jalingo dismissed such arguments, launching a detailed theological rebuttal against…

President Donald Trump has announced his decision to retain the services of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial agency established during his administration to streamline federal operations and reduce government spending. This announcement was made during a press conference at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025. Key Details:

The White House has revealed that the cumulative duties imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Chinese goods have reached a staggering 145%. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. Key Details:

The Oyo State Government has introduced standardized regulations for groundwater abstraction, commonly referred to as borehole drilling, and has fixed a control price of ₦14,000 per meter. This initiative aims to ensure sustainable water resource management and address challenges faced by stakeholders in the sector. Key Details: This development highlights the state’s proactive approach to water resource management.