Author: Shola

Nigerians may soon pay significantly more for petrol after Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially ended the sale of petroleum products in naira, introducing an exclusive US dollar pricing system that is expected to ripple across the country’s downstream oil sector. The policy, which took effect on July 13, 2026, marks a major shift in Nigeria’s fuel market and signals the end of the refinery’s naira-denominated sales introduced under the Federal Government’s crude-for-naira initiative. Under the new pricing structure, all marketers lifting products from the refinery must now pay in US dollars for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and…

The rescue of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State has taken a dramatic political turn after Governor Seyi Makinde called for an independent international investigation into the Federal Government’s handling of the operation, triggering sharp reactions from the Presidency, the Senate, and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde’s demand comes just days after security agencies announced the successful rescue of victims who spent 56 harrowing days in captivity following one of the most shocking school attacks in southwestern Nigeria in recent years. The governor’s remarks have transformed what was widely celebrated as a major security breakthrough…

Former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has alleged that some women in Nigeria are using steroid injections and other elaborate methods to fake pregnancies before allegedly obtaining trafficked babies and presenting them to their unsuspecting husbands as their biological children. Okah-Donli made the claims during an interview on the Kaa Truths Podcast, a clip of which resurfaced online on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, quickly gaining traction across social media and prompting widespread debate about child trafficking, infertility, and the pressure many couples face to have children. Speaking from her experience…

In a shocking incident that has reignited fears of escalating violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, armed assailants attacked the Otukpo Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026. The attackers struck shortly after residents buried Adaje Okoh, an 80-year-old community member, opening fire indiscriminately on sleeping villagers. According to the Benue State Police Command, the assault resulted in the deaths of eight people and left five others injured. Coordinated Attacks Spark Outrage The Sunday morning raid on Otukpo Nobi followed a similar assault days earlier on nearby Akpachi village,…

Bitcoin has staged a strong recovery, climbing back above the $64,000 mark after a sharp decline that pushed the leading cryptocurrency near weekly lows of $61,500. The rebound has renewed optimism among crypto investors, with analysts suggesting that Bitcoin’s long-term bullish outlook remains intact despite recent market turbulence and uncertainty. Bitcoin rose as high as $64,500 on major exchanges, including Binance, before settling around $64,100 during early Friday UTC trading. The recovery represented a modest daily increase but was viewed by traders as a sign that buyers are returning after the recent sell-off. Several crypto analysts have identified potential breakout…

A viral video showing the alleged public flogging of a community indigene in Delta State has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, with many demanding justice and accountability over what has been described as a blatant violation of human rights. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, July 9, in Emevor Community, Isoko North Local Government Area, where the community chairman, Lucky Okeremu, and members of his executive are accused of orchestrating the assault on Godspower Okedi after he criticised abandoned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) road projects on Facebook. The disturbing footage, which has been widely shared on Facebook, Instagram, and…

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals on its “Worst of the Worst” deportation register, identifying them as convicted criminal non-citizens targeted for removal under President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement campaign. The list, published on the official DHS website, forms part of the administration’s nationwide mass deportation initiative, which prioritises the removal of non-citizens convicted of serious criminal offences. In a statement accompanying the publication, the DHS said its officers were carrying out President Trump’s directive to remove individuals considered the greatest threat to public safety. «”Under DHS…

Security operatives in Delta State have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping following the arrest of an alleged notorious kidnap kingpin, Abubakar Usman, after a fierce gun battle in the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest. The operation, carried out by joint forces from the Delta State Police Command and the SafeCity Security Service, also led to the successful rescue of a kidnapped mother of five, Mrs. Blessing Chiedu, who was abducted along a farm road in Aniocha South Local Government Area. The development has sparked renewed hope among residents as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks operating across…

Nigeria has joined a major international operation against cybercrime and online fraud, with a global crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL resulting in the arrest of 5,811 suspects and the seizure of approximately $293 million in suspected criminal proceeds across 97 countries and territories. The operation, codenamed Operation First Light 2026, targeted sophisticated social engineering scams, including romance fraud, investment scams, sextortion, business email compromise (BEC), phishing attacks, and the criminal networks responsible for laundering stolen funds across borders. The four-month operation, coordinated by INTERPOL, was conducted between January 15 and April 30, 2026, bringing together law enforcement agencies from around the…

Presidential aide says many Nigerians working in UK care homes earn good salaries but are overwhelmed by rent, taxes and living expenses, while critics argue the benefits of living abroad still outweigh the challenges. ABUJA, Nigeria — A fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s “japa” migration trend after Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, claimed that some Nigerians earning as little as ₦60,000 per month at home may be better off financially than compatriots who relocated to the United Kingdom in search of greener pastures. Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show,…