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Amid a dispute over a fuel discount, NNPCL has raised the price of petrol

In response to the news of a gasoline price cut, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump price of its premium motor spirit (PMS). On Friday, Footynaija checked and found that NNPCL had raised the price of gasoline from N1,370 to N1,405 per litre. The most recent price hike was announced … Read more

Fugitive son of the former head of the pension reform task committee, Faisal Maina, is apprehended by the DSS

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been provided with Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, who was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS). Faisal was apprehended by DSS agents in the Karsana neighbourhood of Abuja following his alleged covert return to Nigeria, … Read more

Makinde: States’ growth hindered by withholding of NLNG dividend

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde recently remarked that development planning and infrastructure investment throughout the federation are being impeded because states are not receiving their fair share of income from Nigeria LNG (NLNG). The postponement, according to Makinde, has been a huge setback for subnational development since it … Read more

Soldiers free 27 hostages in Katsina, one of whom was a six-month-old infant

After confronting the kidnappers in a battle, troops of the Nigerian Army recovered 27 individuals, including a six-month-old baby, who had been abducted by suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Following reports of potential terrorist operations in the Gamji neighbourhood, soldiers from the 17 Brigade, operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA, rescued … Read more

Qualifying for the 2026 Olympics: Eguavoen aims for a hat trick against the Comoros

According to Footynaija, Augustine Eguavoen, the temporary head coach of the Super Falcons, has told his team that they must capitalise on their lead from the first leg against Comoros. Last Saturday, in the first leg of the qualifying match for the 2028 Olympic Games, the ten-time African champions won 2-0 against Comoros. On Tuesday … Read more

Super Falcons target a hat trick in 2028 Olympics Qualifier match vs Comoros

According to Footynaija, Uchenna Kanu has stated that the Super Falcons are aiming for a hat trick in their match against Comoros. With a 2-0 lead, the Super Falcons will enter the second leg of their qualification match for the 2028 Summer Olympics with a strong attitude. The 10-time African champions scored in the opening … Read more

Harry Kane is more valuable to Portugal’s coach than Ronaldo

England captain Harry Kane is more valuable than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Anthony Barry, a former assistant manager for Portugal. The Bayern Munich player, according to Barry, is the best striker he has ever worked with, even better than Ronaldo. With nearly 70 goals scored for both Bayern Munich and England last season, Kane has … Read more

“Even the president should come,” Peller said in response to Peter Obi’s live TikTok appearance

In response to Peter Obi’s presence on a TikTok Live session, Peller, a content creator and streamer from Nigeria, has spoken out. He was ecstatic that the NDC presidential candidate was on board and went on to say that presidents will follow suit. Obi made an appearance on TikTok Live, 2026, hosted by the Emir … Read more

Three pangolins, all alive, apprehended by Lagos customs

Three live pangolins were apprehended by the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, during an anti-smuggling operation in the zone. This was revealed in a statement made on Monday by Hussaini Abdullahi, the Unit’s Public Relations Officer. As soon as the Customs patrol team was spotted, the individuals suspected of trafficking the … Read more