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Dangote Refinery has significantly lowered its ex-depot petrol price to strengthen its competitive edge over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other filling stations across Nigeria. Checks on Petroleumpriceng on Friday morning showed that Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price dropped to ₦699 per litre, down from ₦828 per litre. This represents a ₦129, or 15.58 per cent, reduction in petrol prices. The latest adjustment marks approximately the 20th price review this year and comes ahead of the Yuletide season. Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price review follows announcements by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel filling stations of at least two price reductions in the past three weeks, pushing the retail price between ₦915 and ₦937 per litre in Abuja.

  Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the remand of the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Center. Chris Ngige, who was arraigned on an alleged corruption charge, will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until Monday, when his bail application will be heard. The minister was specifically charged with conferring unfair advantage on his associates in the award of several contracts when he held office as minister between 2015 and 2023. He was also accused of corruptly accepting gifts of several million naira through his organizations while he was in office. The ex-minister, however, pleaded not guilty to all the eighth-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, his bail application could not be taken as it was served on the prosecution shortly before the court proceeded. His lead counsel, Patrick Ikweato (SAN), pleaded with the court to admit th...

  Lio nel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country that has sparked a fan frenzy. The iron sculpture in Kolkata, which shows Messi holding aloft the World Cup, is part of a so-called GOAT Tour that will take in four Indian cities and a possible meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar will unveil the monument virtually rather than in person for security reasons. A “Hola Messi” fan zone has also been set up in Kolkata, where on display is a life-sized replica of Messi sat on a throne. The  hall also recreates his Miami home, complete with mannequins of his family members. Football fan Samir Nandy said it would be “a dream come true” to catch a glimpse of his idol. “Legends are not made by success alone. It is his resilience that made me believe in him,” Nandy, 64, said in Kolkata. “The statue is a fitting tribute to him.” Monty Paul, the st...

  The United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded its fact-finding mission to Nigeria over alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the end of the month. The delegation, made up of five members of Congress, arrived in the country on Sunday and visited Internally Displaced Persons, survivors of terrorist attacks, Christian communities, Christian leaders and traditional rulers, particularly in Benue State. They also held a meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Featuring on a Fox News programme anchored by Harris Faulkner on Thursday, Moore said the team heard harrowing accounts of killings allegedly carried out by Fulani and Islamic extremists, describing the experience as the most disturbing of his career. “It  was really shocking — the stories we heard, the imagery. I have never witnessed anything like that in my lif...

  The F ederal Government has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, all taxable Nigerians will be required to have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number to operate bank accounts in the country, as part of new tax reforms. The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in Nigeria, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this in an interview he posted on his X account on Thursday. He explained that Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, to be implemented on January 1, 2026, makes it mandatory for taxable persons to have a tax ID. He, however, said that students and dependents are exempt from having a tax ID for an operating bank account. Oyedele stressed that the policy has been in place since the Finance Act of 2020, but the NTAA provides a legal framework for its implementation. He added that income earners, including businesses with existing TINs, do not need a new tax ID. “Yes, but with some exemptions. A section of the N...

  Goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has made a surprise return to the Super Eagles, while Maduka Okoye, who has been deputizing for first-choice keeper Stanley Nwabali, was omitted from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad list. Also recalled to the team is Paul Onuachu, who has been scoring freely for his Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The long-awaited squad list was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its verified X handle on Thursday night. In the final list, coach Eric Chelle named three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and nine forwards for the tournament scheduled for December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. The 28-player squad blends familiar stars with fresh faces as the Super Eagles gear up for the competition, which kicks off on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare, and Kelechi Iheanacho have also been omitted from the squad, while Ebenezer Akinsanmiro received his first call-up. See The Full Team List Below: GOALKEEPERS: ...