Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has communicated an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, to its consumers following a constant rise in the price of Brent, the global benchmark for crude. In an email statement obtained by our Correspondent on Friday, the refinery declared that its refined goods will henceforth be priced at N955 per litre at the loading gantry, reflecting a change in its pricing system. It was noted that marketers buying between 2 million and 4.99 million litres will now pay N955 per litre, while those buying 5 million litres or more will…

The Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his condolences on the death of Adewunmi Onanuga, Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Obi described Onanuga’s passing as a profound loss to her family, colleagues, and the country as a whole. “I am saddened by the news of the passing of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga. “Her demise is a profound loss, not only to her family and colleagues…

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims a “deal to release the hostages” has been reached. Netanyahu had postponed a cabinet vote to endorse the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which was scheduled for Thursday, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute revisions to the arrangement. On Friday morning, the prime minister’s office said that the negotiating team had informed him that the deal had been agreed upon. The security cabinet will meet later on Friday to finalise the accord before seeking approval from the full government. Families of the captives have been notified. Representatives from Israel, Hamas, the United States, and…

Police in the Indian city of Mumbai have arrested a man in connection with the knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, according to media reports. Khan was stabbed following a fight with an unidentified individual at his home on Thursday morning. The actor is recovering after surgery. Police have collected CCTV footage from the actor’s home in the upmarket Bandra neighbourhood, and preliminary indications suggest that the incident was meant as a theft. It is unclear if the detained individual was the intruder. The BBC obtained a statement from a nurse who works in Khan’s house to the…

The Kebbi State Police Command arrested two suspects in murder cases in the Shanga and Zuru Local Government Areas.  Commissioner of Police Bello Sani called the incidents “unfortunate” and urged community members to seek peaceful conflict resolution rather than resorting to violence. A statement made on Friday by the spokesman for the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said, “On December 31, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM, police arrested Yunusa Haruna, 25, from Bakin Turu village in Shanga LGA, for allegedly stabbing his elder brother, Isiyaku Haruna, to death. “According to police reports, the suspect attacked his brother with a sharp knife…

Football superstar Neymar Jr has revealed that his decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid was inspired by his passion, not rationality. In an interview published on Thursday, Brazilian football legend Romário discussed the difficult days leading up to his career-defining transfer, his love for Barcelona, and the emotional pull that eventually convinced him. “I don’t regret my choice to pick Barcelona over Real Madrid. I went with my heart there,” Neymar said. The attacker said that he had been a long-time follower of the Catalan club, dating back to Ronaldinho’s period. “Barça was the team I loved. I always…

A Pakistani court convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison. Khan has been in custody since August 2023 and was charged with approximately 200 cases. However, his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, claimed the latest conviction was used to pressure him into silence. “I will neither make any deal nor seek any relief,” he told reporters inside the courtroom after his conviction. The anti-graft court convened in his detention near the capital Islamabad and condemned him and his wife for establishing the Al-Qadir Trust, a humanitarian…

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of ten people in a tragic accident in the Okete community, Ohimini Local Government Area. The incident occurred early Thursday when a truck crashed into a building, claiming the lives of no fewer than ten people. In a condolence message issued through his chief press secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia said, “It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest sympathies to the families affected by the tragic accident in Okete community, Ohimini LGA, Benue state. “The loss of ten precious lives in such a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, disclosed this on Thursday. “Seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six deceased persons across the 36 states and the FCT were removed from the National Register of Voters as of December 2022,” she disclosed. INEC revealed that a thorough cleaning of the voter register is usually done before every general election. In its December 2024 post-general election evaluation, INEC highlighted issues…

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adeyemi Adewale while competing in a football tournament in Osogbo, the state capital. The deceased, an Ilesa West Local Government Area football player, was reportedly found unconscious on the pitch and transported to the hospital. It was also revealed that in the hospital where he was taken, a doctor verified his death. Yemisi Opalola, spokeswoman for the Osun Police Command, verified the event in a brief statement made available to journalists. The incident occurred on Thursday in Osogbo. The statement partly read, “Today, (Thursday), while the Adeleke Memorial Cup…