Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. has publicly apologized to Real Madrid fans, teammates, and club officials following his emotional reaction to being substituted during Sunday’s heated 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico. The incident, which saw him storm off the pitch and down the tunnel in frustration, has sparked debate over player conduct and team dynamics. During the 72nd minute of the match, Vinicius was replaced by fellow Brazilian Rodrygo—a decision that visibly upset him. He gesticulated angrily and headed straight for the dressing room, later returning to the bench where he became involved in a tense exchange with Barcelona’s…
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for stronger safeguards against monopolistic practices in the downstream oil sector, warning that fair access and open competition are vital to sustaining Nigeria’s deregulated fuel market. Speaking at the OTL Downstream Week 2025, PETROAN President Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry said the removal of fuel subsidies in 2023 had transformed the sector, opening it to private participation but also exposing new risks. He noted that Nigeria’s downstream market, currently valued at ₦1.2 trillion, is projected to grow steadily through 2030. However, he cautioned that dominant players and emerging mega-refineries could…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday formally inaugurated Nigeria’s new military leadership, swearing in the Chief of Defence Staff and heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force during a ceremony at the State House in Abuja. The event followed the Senate’s confirmation of their appointments on Wednesday, marking a significant reshuffle in the nation’s security architecture. In a brief but symbolic ceremony held at the Council Chambers, the newly appointed officers were decorated with their elevated ranks, reflecting their new command responsibilities. Those honoured include: General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, formerly Lieutenant General, now Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Emmanuel…
LAGOS A tragic road accident involving five heavy-duty trucks has claimed the lives of eight individuals, among them a police inspector, early Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred on Kara bridge near the Lagos-Ogun border, heading toward Mowe on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, triggered a swift emergency response from multiple agencies, including the police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, who visited the scene, confirmed the fatalities and described the crash as a “multiple-vehicle collision involving articulated trucks.” He noted that three survivors had been rescued from…
ABUJA President Bola Tinubu has rescinded clemency previously granted to dozens of convicts, including individuals convicted of murder, drug trafficking, and kidnapping, following widespread public backlash over the initial pardon list released earlier this month. The revised directive, announced Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, comes after consultations with the National Council of State and a comprehensive review led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). The number of beneficiaries has now been reduced from 175 to 120, with several high-profile names removed entirely. Among those delisted is Maryam Sanda, convicted in 2020 for the murder of her…
In a strategic shift aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, President Bola Tinubu has authorized a 15% ad-valorem import levy on petrol and diesel entering the country. The policy, unveiled through an official directive dated October 21, 2025, is expected to bolster domestic refining operations and reduce market instability. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have been tasked with immediate enforcement of the new tariff, which forms part of a broader framework designed to align fuel pricing with market realities. The presidential directive, signed by Damilotun Aderemi, Tinubu’s private…
Civil rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has queried the type of democracy being run in Nigeria. He criticised the Nigerian Police and judiciary for their handling of peaceful protests by those seeking the release of detained Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said their actions showed that Nigeria is only pretending to practise democracy. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Farotimi argued that the suppression of protests and court restrictions on citizens’ rights to assemble freely are clear signs that the country has strayed from democratic norms. He said, “In a democracy, there should never be a need for…
ADO EKITI A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun, has urged the National Assembly to a referendum that will lead to a new constitution as a better alternative merely amending the existing constitution. The legal luminary said the country required a new homegrown constitution that would genuinely reflect the collective will of Nigerians and their uniqueness instead of another round of patchwork reform. He said, “The National Assembly should, for the time being, stay action on the ongoing amendment or any further amendment to the 1999 Constitution. This constitution needs a…
ABUJA The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its affiliate unions in the education sector have told the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues affecting the sector, warning that failure to do so would trigger a nationwide workers’ action. The NLC and the unions also declared a “no pay, no work” stance in response to the Federal Government’s “no work, no pay” policy following the ongoing two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The unions involved include the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational…
By: Kunle Somorin Dear Prof. Amupitan, This is not a congratulatory note. It is a summons to conscience. Last week, my concern was about who would inherit the institutional wreckage at the Independent National Electoral Commission. Now, the waiting is over. You have been named. And so, let us speak plainly – not to flatter, but to forewarn. You are stepping into an office that has become both a symbol of democratic aspiration and a graveyard of public trust. You are a scholar of law, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and a professor whose intellectual contributions span constitutionalism, corporate governance,…