Petroleum marketers have halted fuel loading at the Dangote Refinery, citing the facility’s new policy of selling products exclusively in dollars. Tripod Times reports that marketers paused bulk fuel loading over the past few days while awaiting both the refinery’s revised pricing framework and the updated costs of newly importedContinue Reading

Spain have defeated 10-man Argentina in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup for the second time. Tripod Times reports that Barcelona winger, Ferran Torres, scored the only goal of the pulsating encounter in the 106th minute when Nico Williams brilliantly knocked the ball into his path. Argentina, ledContinue Reading

The Christian Council of Nigeria, the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) and other Christian bodies have warned against a proposed legislation which seeks to criminalise preaching, hawking or trading in commercial vehicles. Tripod Times reports that the Christian groups which raised the alarm maintained that the proposed amendment toContinue Reading

Domestic flyers can now skip presenting physical IDs, thanks to FAAN’s newly unveiled V-Pass facial recognition system for identity verification. Tripod Times reports that travelers only need to register once, according to FAAN. After that, they can just look into facial recognition scanners at automated gates to confirm their identityContinue Reading

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has authorized the continuation of the one-day-work-free palliative for eligible public sector employees across the state. Additionally, the Governor has sanctioned the disbursement of a ₦10,000 monthly commuting stipend for an extra three-month stretch, covering July through September 2026. Additionally, The initiatives are designedContinue Reading

Suspected armed herders reportedly invaded Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, on Thursday, shooting sporadically and looting shops. According to reports, a single individual sustained gunshot wounds in the incident and is presently undergoing treatment at an undisclosed medical facility. The local added thatContinue Reading