Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint United States and Israeli air attacks on Iran. Iranian authorities had earlier dismissed the claims after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Khamenei had been killed in the attacks. Netanyahu said on Saturday there were …
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) reported a slight increase in profit after tax to N10.48 billion in 2025, up from N9.92 billion in 2024. The Group disclosed this in its audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2025, released on Friday, February 27. Pinnacle Daily analysis of the results shows that the …
Fresh concerns have emerged following a new increase in the retail price of cooking gas, adding further strain on households already grappling with high living costs. Latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that the average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking …
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have intensified preparations for their pre-Women Africa Cup of Nations friendlies against Cameroon. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade arrived in Yaoundé with 16 other players and immediately opened camp activities. The team will face the Indomitable Lionesses at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé on Saturday, 28 February, and Tuesday, 3 March. Both fixtures will …
Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus has denied claims circulating on social media that she acts as a “private pimp,” connecting young women to directors, movie executives, and politicians. Reacting on Thursday, Badmus called the allegation false and attention-seeking, warning that authorities would take action. “This is the attention you’ve been craving for, so let’s get into …
Juventus are reportedly planning a €120 million bid to bring Victor Osimhen back to Serie A as they aim to reclaim domestic dominance, according to Italian media reports. The interest comes after the Nigerian striker praised the Turin club during a press conference ahead of their recent UEFA Champions League clash. Osimhen described Juventus as …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following the Electoral Act amendment concluded recently by the National Assembly. Under the new schedule, presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, earlier than previously fixed. Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections have …
Residents of Cross Rivers State apparently spent more on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in January 2026. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that the state recorded the highest average retail price of petrol in January 2026. The latest NBS Petrol Price Watch for January 2026 indicates that Cross …
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said the current poor power supply experienced nationwide is due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations. In a statement released on Friday, February 27, NISO said power generation has dropped to around 4,300 megawatts (MW), causing a significant outage across the country. It said that because …
Seplat Energy’s revenue and operations expanded sharply following its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), Pinnacle Daily can report. A review of the company’s audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, shows that with the addition of the offshore assets bought from ExxonMobil, Seplat’s revenue rose by 144 per cent to $2.73 …
