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Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are unaware of claims that seven crude cargoes have been allocated to it in May by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH reports. Senior officials at the refinery told our correspondent that, although talks were ongoing with the NNPC, they could not confirm an increase in the refinery’s monthly crude allocation from five to seven cargoes. There were reports that the NNPC had increased crude oil supply to the Dangote refinery, allocating seven cargoes for May loading to boost domestic fuel production. Two trader sources had told Reuters on Tuesday that the…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect over an alleged $550,000 cyber fraud targeting an American woman. The suspect, identified as Emwanta Smith, was arrested on 26 March in Benin City, Edo State, by operatives working through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, the police said. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, said the arrest followed a four-day intelligence-led operation conducted between 23 March and 26 March after a formal complaint by the victim. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly posed as high-ranking government officials and other prominent figures to gain the…

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with robust experience and a deep understanding of the terrain of women’s football, and replaces Coach Bankole Olowookere, who has been with the Flamingos for many years, including leading the team to win bronze at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in India. Busari’s immediate task is to lead the Flamingos in the soon-to-commence race for…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Akeem Ishola Busari as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos. Busari’s appointment was confirmed on April 2, 2026, marking a new beginning for one of Africa’s most successful youth teams. He replaces Bankole Olowookere, who guided the team to a bronze medal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2022. The new coach now faces the task of building on that success while introducing fresh ideas to the team. Nigeria is preparing for the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted…

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face/2Baba, has stirred fresh debate after stating that Nigeria is “better off” today than it was many years ago. The music icon made the remark during an appearance on Wazobia TV, where the host referenced his classic hit, *E Be Like Say*, noting that the issues he sang about years ago still seem to play out in the country’s current political climate. Reacting, 2Face/2Baba said, “We are better off than many years ago. Just look at it.” The comment immediately piqued public interest, given ongoing nationwide frustrations over insecurity, economic hardship and…

“More people are killed and injured each year. Millions have only a few hours of electricity per day. Hundreds of thousands are suffering without heating in freezing temperatures,” said Danielle Bell, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU).In 2025, the total number of civilian casualties was 31 per cent higher than in 2024 and 70 per cent higher than in 2023, with over 15,000 civilians killed since the conflict began.Early 2026 has signalled a continuation of this trend, according to the latest report by the HRMMU.Torture, executions and sexual violence“Serious violations of international humanitarian law continue…

The Governing Council of Kwara State University, Malete, has approved the promotion of 45 staff members to the professorial cadre. A statement by the acting Director of University Relations, Profe Saeedat Aliyu,made available to the press on Thursday, April 2, 2026, said the ratification was given at the 78th regular meeting of the council, held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The statement read, “20 among the staff attained full professorship, while 25 others were promoted to associate professorship. “The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences produced Professor Henry Olawale Sawyerr, with specialisation in Environmental Health Toxicology and Risk Management, while the…

Abhishek Appaji has committed his career to bringing lifesaving technology to underresourced communities. The IEEE senior member weaves together artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, deep learning, and neuroscience to make doctors’ jobs easier and to improve patient outcomes.“The intersection of these fields is where the most impactful breakthroughs in diagnostic precision occur,” says Appaji, an associate professor of medical electronics engineering at the B.M.S. College of Engineering, in Bengaluru, India. Abhishek Appaji Employer B.M.S. College of Engineering, in Bengaluru, IndiaJob titleAssociate professor of medical electronics engineeringMember grade IEEE senior memberAlma maters B.M.S. College of Engineering; University of Visvesvaraya, in Bengaluru; Maastricht…

INEC has defended Chairman Amupitan and rejected ADC call for resignation over leadership dispute.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected calls by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, to resign, insisting that the electoral body acted within the law and in compliance with court orders.   The ADC had earlier demanded the removal or resignation of the INEC chairman during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, accusing the commission of partisan bias. The call was made by the party’s national chairman, David Mark, following INEC’s decision to remove…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish momentum on Wednesday as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.21 percent from 201,287.78 recorded on Tuesday to close at 201,703.55 points. The positive performance reflects sustained buying interest in key equities, particularly within the banking and financial services sector. Equities market capitalisation increased from ₦129.21 trillion to ₦129.81 trillion, representing a gain of approximately ₦599 billion in investor wealth. Market Activity Trading activity remained robust as investors exchanged a total of 815.48 million shares valued at ₦33.29 billion in 52,641 deals, indicating continued liquidity and strong market participation. Top Gainers Market…