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Petrol Climbs 55%, Kerosene Up 37%, Diesel Soars 86% In One Year
Nigeria’s most widely consumed transport fuel, Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petrol, maintained a strong upward trajectory, as the average retail price paid by consumers rose to N1,596.25 per litre in May from N1,027.76 in the corresponding period last year, representing an annual increase of 55.31 per cent.
30/06/2026
Paraguay Beat Germany On Penalties To Reach World Cup Last 16
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday.
30/06/2026
FG Working To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes.
29/06/2026
FG Approves NYSC Reform, Agency To Be Civilian-Led, Skill-Oriented
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a holistic reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) this is the first review of the agency in its 53-year history.
29/06/2026
Lagos deepens partnership with UNICEF to improve emergency support for vulnerable residents
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has trained government officials and other stakeholders on how to improve support for vulnerable residents during emergencies and difficult times.
29/06/2026
Saudi Football Federation Chief Resigns After World Cup Exit
The president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round.
29/06/2026
Petrol: FCCPC Warns Marketers Against Consumer Exploitation Amid Global Drop In Oil Prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Sunday warned operators in the downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers following refusal to reflect the sharp decline in global crude oil prices at retail pump stations.
29/06/2026
South Africa Crash Out Of World Cup After Defeat To Canada
Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.
29/06/2026
2027: Elders’ group aims to deliver 24 million votes for Tinubu
A group called Renewed Hope for the Elderly, which supports the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has…
28/06/2026
NDLEA nabs China-bound businesswoman with 7.5kg Cocaine, seizes ₦12.3bn Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, intercepting a China-bound businesswoman with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
28/06/2026
