Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the fire incident that occurred at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has hastened their move to totally rehabilitate the building. Keyamo, who spoke on Tuesday, February 24, during an inspection of the MMIA Terminal 1 razed by fire, said the building …
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta on their victories in Saturday’s by-elections in two state constituencies. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the elections on Saturday, February 22, 2026 to fill vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Napoleon won …
Nigeria is set to begin exporting a new crude oil grade called 'Cawthorne' in March 2026. This new stream is part of the country's broader strategy to boost its crude production and expand its presence in the global oil market. A Reuters report said a spokesperson of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) confirmed …
The outgoing Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will today, officially hand over leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to the newly appointed acting IGP, Olatunji Disu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Disu on Tuesday following Egbetokun’s resignation. Pinnacle Daily gathered that the handover ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the IGP …
Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has called on mothers to prioritise their personal well-being, warning against losing their identity while caring for their families. In an Instagram post, Ogbodo highlighted the emotional and physical strains of motherhood, noting that constant self-sacrifice can lead to body shaming, fatigue, and strained relationships. She emphasised that motherhood should not …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has directed all Licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to immediately categorise contributions under the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), warning that failure to comply will attract regulatory sanctions. It made this known in a circular dated February 24 and signed by the Commission’s Director of the Surveillance Department, A. M. Saleem. …
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has expressed the ministry’s readiness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) on community mobilisation and sensitisation of women to participate actively in NPC initiatives. The Minister disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the NPC led by its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that results were manipulated at the Kuroko Health Centre polling unit in Yangoji Ward, Kwali Area Council, during the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. After the polls on Saturday, reports that went viral alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) received 1,219 …
The resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the subsequent appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as acting IGP to replace him is expected to lead to a shakeup at the top level of the police force hierarchy. Egbetokun stepped down, citing pressing family considerations, ending his four-year term in office that was set …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reassured the Nigerian public of its capacity and commitment to supply a substantial volume of petrol to meet the nation's daily needs. The refinery, which recently hit its full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day after a major turnaround maintenance, said it will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium …
