Author: Lawan

Airfare hike imminent as M’East tensions push aviation fuel to N2,557/litre •Domestic airlines battle losses amid plunging traffic As tensions flare between the United States, Israel and Iran, Nigerian passengers may soon feel the heat, with aviation fuel (Jet A‑1) soaring to N2,557 per litre. The growing crisis is forcing domestic airlines to consider hiking ticket prices to stay afloat. Data from major Nigerian airports obtained by Daily Sun reveal that Sokoto currently has the highest aviation fuel price in the country at N2,557 per litre. It is closely followed by Kano at N2,554 per litre, while both Port Harcourt and…

Persistent fuel price surge leaves households, businesses gasping “It was akin to a midnight coup. We didn’t see it coming. It appears the Middle East conflict is hitting Nigeria hardest. We’re choking at home. Our businesses can’t breathe. It’s crazy”. That was how many commuters, motorists and business owners described their experience on Sunday, when they got to fuel pumps and discovered that petrol prices had been adjusted upward. In Lagos, many filling stations sold petrol at N1,333/litre on the average. It was hitherto N1,250. It sold for about N1,550 in some parts of Abuja and the north. Daily Sun…

There is a growing tension in the Federal Executive Council (FEC), following President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all appointees in his administration nursing elective positions should resign before March 31, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The announcement by President Tinubu, Daily Sun has gathered, is causing ripples within the corridors of power in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was also gathered that President Tinubu, unwilling to openly take a stand ahead of the primaries in the states, has fenced off several ministers and top aides who have been lobbying for his “anointing” before resigning to…

•Zoning dilemma threatens ruling party’s next Saturday’s convention•ADC factions set for separate conventions•PDP: Turaki’s camp says it’s pursuing reconciliation, as Wike’s group plans primaries•LP’s opposing factions renew hostilies Just a few weeks to the commencement of party primaries, ahead of the 2027 general elections, major political parties in the country are still embroiled in internal wrangling that could affect their chances of victory at the polls. The four major parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP), are embroiled in leadership tussles, conflict over zoning and…

ActionAid Nigeria has fiercely condemned the “disturbing and unacceptable” public assaults on women and girls at a recent cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State, rejecting any efforts to minimise the violence as mere tradition. In a statement signed by Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, the organisation stressed that violence against women and girls must never be justified under any guise. “This is not a matter of misinterpretation,” the organisation stated. “Women and girls were subjected to abuse in full public view, and such actions demand accountability.” It warned that the incident reflects deeper systemic issues surrounding gender-based violence,…

Days after multiple bomb blasts exploded in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, killing many and leaving scores with injury, survivors and family members of victims have continued to speak about their pain, anguish and loss caused by the incident. Malam Ibrahim Goni Badama, an Islamic schoolteacher in Gwange Ward, Maiduguri, is in grief. He said he lost four of his pupils in the bomb blasts that rocked the Borno State capital on Monday evening. A victim at the hospital wardSuicide bombers detonated explosives near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) gate, Post Office flyover and Monday Market junction. The…

The Premier League has revealed why Manchester United did not receive a penalty in their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Friday night. Stuart Attwell, the referee, pointed to the spot after Matheus Cunha was fouled in the area. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to give United a 1-0 lead, but Ryan Christie equalised for the hosts after Amad Diallo was tripped in the area, and Attwell waved play on. The Red Devils restored their lead through James Hill’s own goal Bournemouth were levelled from the spot after Harry Maguire was shown a straight red for a similar foul. On why Diallo…

The death of legendary American actor and martial artist, Chuck Norris has continued to generate tributes from across the world, with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu describing him as a “great friend of Israel”. Chuck Norris’ family announced on Friday that the Walker, Texas Ranger star died on Thursday in Hawaii. He was 86. The Norris family said, “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. “To…

The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr, calling for renewed commitment to unity, peace, and communal development. In a goodwill message released from her office, the chairman congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, describing the period as one of spiritual renewal, sacrifice, and devotion to Almighty Allah. Hon. Yemisi Rosiji noted that Eid-el-Fitr is not only a time for celebration but also a moment to reflect on the values of compassion, obedience, tolerance, and love for one another.…

…Crude oil exports decline 14.41% to $31.54bn…Foreign portfolio investments down 48.3% to $8.04…Current account surplus falls 26% Nigeria’s external sector faced significant headwinds in 2025, as the country’s overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus plummeted by 38.1 per cent to $4.23 billion, down from the $6.83 billion recorded in 2024. Provisional data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a complex economic landscape where a sharp decline in crude oil earnings and a massive retreat in foreign portfolio investments outweighed the gains made in gas exports and the emergence of the Dangote Refinery as a major exporter of refined…