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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern that consumers have yet to benefit fully from the recent decline in global crude oil prices, warning that it will sanction businesses found to be exploiting buyers in the downstream petroleum sector. The commission states that findings from its ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market show that price reductions by local refiners, marketers, depot operators, and retail outlets have not been commensurate with the sharp drop in global crude oil prices. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, disclosed this in a…

Mr Bayo Onanuga The words, “hunger” and “Onanuga” are almost homophones; words of similar sounds. I am goaded on by the Yoruba epistemology which counsels that likes should be compared with likes. As tortoise’s head safely compares with the big toe, so does a groundnut shell compares with the cocoon of the world’s tiniest rat Yoruba call the eliri. But comparison is not my bother here. My interest is the decimation of the cries of the afflicted by the powers that promised hope, a people ensconced in the barn in Abuja. Presidential media adviser and frontline journalist, Bayo Onanuga, is in the eye of the storm. His curt, off-the-cuff, and…

The National Revenue Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening voluntary tax compliance one year after the implementation of Nigeria’s landmark tax reforms, saying taxpayer education remains critical to building a sustainable revenue system. The revenue agency made the commitment during the maiden edition of the 2026 National Tax Awareness Day, held to assess progress since the reforms were signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in 2025. According to a statement issued by the management on Sunday, the nationwide campaign featured activities aimed at promoting taxpayer education, encouraging voluntary compliance and deepening public understanding of Nigeria’s tax laws. The…

No fewer than eight persons have been confirmed dead, while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road crash along the Funtua–Katsina highway in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Katsina Sector Command, said the accident occurred at about 1:32 p.m. on Sunday at Layin Kukah along the Funtua–Katsina road. According to a First Information Report issued by the command’s Public Education Officer, DRC Shamsudeen Babajo, and made available to journalists on Sunday, “the crash involved a Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number 14B 92 TR and an unregistered Bajaj…

The Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has rejected a Federal High Court ruling setting aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the party, insisting that the NDC remains a valid political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said it would challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, maintaining that no order had been made directing its deregistration. The NDC stated this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Ondo State Chairman, Mr Kennedy Peretei. A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, had reportedly set aside…

The management of the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe, has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that its doctors unlawfully removed the kidney of a patient, Mrs Barira Alhassan, during a Caesarean section performed in May 2026. In a statement obtained on Sunday, the hospital described the allegation, made by the patient’s brother, Mr Zakaria Alhassan, as “false, malicious, reckless and unsupported by medical evidence.” “The allegations are entirely false, misleading and unsupported by medical facts, clinical evidence and the hospital records,” the management stated. According to the hospital, theatre records show that Mrs Alhassan only underwent an emergency Caesarean…

Bitcoin (BTC) is heading for its worst monthly loss since mid-2022, with BTC down roughly 18.5% in June as price struggles to hold the psychological $60,000 support level. BTC/USD monthly chart. Source: TradingViewWill Bitcoin’s downside momentum extend in July, or is BTC preparing for a recovery?Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s liquidity map shows a major short-liquidation “magnet zone” near $67,600.BTC has historically gained 7.6% on average in July, while midterm-year seasonality points to an even stronger 10.3% average return.Bitcoin may hit $75,000 in JulyJuly may become a “bullish month for Bitcoin,” according to analyst Fleh, who predicted BTC price to rally toward $75,000…

Landman‘s Ali Larter weighed in on how creator Taylor Sheridan has written female characters on his shows. “I love that he creates dynamic and powerful women,” Larter, 50, recently told Us Weekly at the Newport Beach TV Fest sponsored by Visit Newport Beach. Larter was excited to see what Sheridan, 56, created for her character, Angela, in season 3, adding, “With someone like Angela, she’s someone who loves her family, loves to have a good time and she has this big, huge heart.” She continued: “For me, it’s been a dream getting to play her. I never know what’s going…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a new toll-free emergency hotline, 3367, to enable residents report traffic incidents and monitor the conduct of traffic officers across the state. The agency announced the initiative in a statement on Sunday by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq. According to the statement, the new short-code replaces LASTMA’s previous long-service code platform and is intended to provide road users with a faster and more accessible channel for reporting traffic-related emergencies. The agency said the hotline is available free of charge to subscribers on MTN, Glo and 9mobile…

The Bishop of the Ijesa North Diocese of the Anglican Communion in Osun State, Rt. Revd. Isaac Oluyamo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in steering the affairs of the country despite prevailing economic and governance challenges. The cleric, however, called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, warning that persistent killings, kidnappings and banditry continue to threaten national stability and economic growth. Oluyamo spoke during the opening session of the third session of the fifth Synod of the Diocese, held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Esa-Oke. His remarks were contained in a statement he…