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“New Petrol Import Permits May Reverse Nigeria’s Push for Domestic Refining and Increase Pressure on Foreign Reserve” — Energy Policy Group Tells President Tinubu An energy policy group has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the wider economic consequences of newly issued permits allowing marketers to import petrol into the country, warning that the move could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen domestic refining and stabilise the economy. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Energy Transparency and Market Justice Initiative (ETMJI) said the approvals granted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) could produce…

Mob Attacks Wanted Robbery Suspect In Enugu, Police Recover Pump-Action Gun A suspected armed robber who had been on the police wanted list in Enugu State was severely beaten by an angry mob after he was caught with a pump-action gun at a market square, police sources said. The suspect, identified as Friday Onwujekwu, popularly known as “Nwatico,” was reportedly apprehended by residents at the Eke Market Square in Akiyi, Umulokpa area of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area on Friday afternoon. According to a situation report obtained on Sunday, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026, after…

At the end of Ramadan, Muslims perform a unique act of charity known as Zakatul Fitr. This obligatory charity represents the social and spiritual completion of fasting and ensures that the blessings of Ramadan extend to every member of society, especially the poor and needy.Zakatul Fitr was prescribed by the Prophet (s.a.w) as a purification for the fasting person and as support for those in need. Ibn Abbas reported: “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ prescribed Zakatul Fitr as purification for the fasting person from idle talk and indecent speech, and as food for the poor.” (Abu Dawud).This statement reveals the…

Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has described his retirement from office as the fulfilment of God’s divine plan, saying it came at the right time. Egbetokun made the remark during a retirement thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Force Headquarters Chapel in Abuja. The event also featured the inauguration of the Police Chaplaincy building and was attended by senior police officers, clergy and other worshippers. Reflecting on his time in office, the former police chief said he never expected his appointment as Inspector-General in 2023, revealing that his first action after assuming office was to pray. “I…

Popular gospel singer and a minister of God, Tope Alabi has mourned the death of another gospel singer, Toun Soetan with a tribute. According to her, We say farewell to our beloved Mummy Toun Soetan, a true spiritual mother and a matriarch in gospel music. “Her life was a reflection of Christ, and her impact in the gospel music ministry will never be forgotten”, she said. She lived for Christ and preached Him through her life and music. Though we will miss her, we are comforted knowing she has gone to be with the Lord. Rest well, Mama. Your legacy…

Iran arrests 20 over suspected links to IsraelIranian authorities have arrested at least 20 people in the country’s northwest on suspicion of cooperating with Israel, local media reported on Sunday, more than two weeks into the Middle East war. The arrests took place during raids on networks linked to Israel in the West Azerbaijan province, the Fars news agency said, quoting provincial prosecutor Hossein Majidi. “Twenty people were arrested and detained” after they were found to be “sending details of military, law enforcement and security locations to the Zionist enemy”, it added. Authorities have carried out sweeping raids across Iran,…

Lagos, Nigeria – Marking International Mothers’ Day, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on parents to take seriously the “non-negotiable” responsibility of intentionally training their children in the ways of the Lord, warning that neglecting this duty can bring lifelong sorrow. In the church’s daily devotional, Open Heaven, released Sunday, March 15, 2026—observed globally as Mothering Sunday—Pastor Adeboye emphasized that effective parenting is crucial to the stability and future wellbeing of the family. Drawing from biblical scripture, the veteran cleric contrasted the outcomes of diligent training with negligence. He cited Proverbs…

At least 141 people, including a Nigerian national, have been injured following a wave of missile and drone attacks linked to escalating hostilities between Iran and countries in the Gulf region, according to officials. Authorities said the projectiles were launched from Iran and targeted the United Arab Emirates as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Air defence systems in the Gulf state reportedly intercepted several of the incoming threats, though casualties were still recorded. In a statement released on its official platform, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said its air defence units engaged nine ballistic missiles…

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies ended 2025 with a modest improvement in customer metering, closing December with 6,966,584 metered customers and a national metering rate of 57.27 per cent, fresh data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission have shown. The latest figures seen on Wednesday indicate that 109,556 customers were newly metered in December alone, up from 88,592 recorded in November, signalling a late-year acceleration in meter deployment across the 11 distribution companies. As of December 2025, the total number of active electricity customers, defined as those billed or who vended electricity at least once within a 12-month period, stood…

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. File photo of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef FagbemiThe development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the case file had been transmitted from the Department of State Services to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. “My lord, I was informed by…