Cooking Gas Price Hits ₦1,400 Per Kilogram in Nigeria as Middle East Crisis Sends Energy Costs Surging

The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged sharply, climbing by nearly 40 per cent to about ₦1,400 per kilogram, in a development linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have driven global energy prices upward and placed additional pressure on domestic energy markets. Market checks across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos…

U.S. Embassy in Abuja Temporarily Shuts Down Operations Over Planned Protests

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Embassy of the United States, Abuja for routine operations following security concerns linked to potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city. In an official notice issued on Thursday, the mission stated that the embassy would suspend normal business activities and remain closed to…

NNPC Raises Petrol Price to ₦933 Per Litre in Lagos, ₦960 in Abuja Amid Rising Global Oil Costs

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across its retail outlets, with motorists in Lagos now paying ₦933 per litre, while those in Abuja are paying ₦960 per litre. The new prices began appearing at several NNPC filling stations on Wednesday, reflecting the latest…

Niger State Delivers 24-Hour Solar Power to 180 Communities After Over a Decade of Darkness

In what officials describe as a decisive break from years of chronic grid failure, no fewer than 180 communities across Niger State are now enjoying uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply powered entirely by solar energy. The development marks a major shift in the state’s power strategy, particularly for rural and peri-urban settlements that endured more than…

Kaduna-Based Pastor Found Dead After Ingesting Insecticide Amid Family Dispute and Allegations

A Kaduna-based cleric has reportedly died after ingesting a bottle of Sniper insecticide, following days of intense personal distress linked to allegations circulated against him. The deceased, described by residents as a prophet and pastor leading a small congregation in Kaduna State, was said to have been facing repeated accusations from his biological sister, who…