In Ilorin, Kwara State, several filling stations have begun lowering their petrol pump prices, five days following a reduction in the gantry price at the Dangote Refinery. Market observations on Sunday revealed that stations such as NIPCO, Matrix, BOVAS, and Ranoil have adjusted their rates to between ₦1,250 and ₦1,280 per litre, down from the previous price of approximately ₦1,300 per litre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite these adjustments at independent retailers, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) outlets have maintained their price at ₦1,295 per litre. Additionally, MRS stations supported by the Dangote Refinery lowered their price by ₦76 on Friday, bringing it to ₦1,241 per litre.

This downward trend in local pump prices follows the Dangote Refinery’s move to lower its gantry price to ₦1,175 per litre, prompted by a recent drop in global crude oil prices. As of the latest report, Brent crude was trading at about $80 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was valued at $76 per barrel. Oil prices have experienced a minor rise following reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, occurring shortly after a peace deal involving U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Oyo State Police Command has officially refuted reports suggesting that activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, was involved in the rescue of kidnapping victims in the Oorelope Local Government Area. The command clarified that there is no official confirmation that any hostages have been rescued, nor is there any evidence connecting Igboho to such an operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The situation remains characterized by the following details:

• Social Media Claims: The rumors of a rescue emerged following viral videos in which Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers.

• The Abduction: The incident reportedly involved a midnight attack where a woman, her children, and a sibling were taken. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, which was later allegedly lowered to ₦150 million.

• Unverified Reports: There have also been unconfirmed reports regarding the deaths of a pregnant woman and a ransom courier during the abduction.

• Police Stance: Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, labeled the circulating stories as “unsubstantiated” and advised the public to rely only on verified information.

The Federal High Court in Abuja is scheduled to hear a lawsuit on Monday regarding the nomination of former Rivers State Governor, Donald Duke, as the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The case, filed by PRP aspirant Dr. Yakubu Kingsley and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1234/2026, names the PRP, Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants. Justice Mohammed Umar has scheduled the hearing, and notices have been issued to all parties involved.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶