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Lagos has recorded the arrival of five fuel-laden vessels carrying petrol and diesel, easing concerns over the stability of fuel supply across Nigeria. The vessels delivered a combined volume of 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) within a 48-hour period at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. Data obtained from the Nigerian Ports Authority Daily Shipping Position indicated that the vessels berthed between Friday, March 27, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. Details from the report show that a vessel identified as Hudson docked at the New Oil Jetty in Apapa on March…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NEFLUND, has debunked speculations claiming it has increased its monthly upkeep allowance for student beneficiaries. In a statement on Monday, they clarified that the approved monthly stipend remains N20,000. There have been reports that it was increased to N25,000. The statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, read, “The approved upkeep allowance remains N20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira) monthly, and not N25,000 as being reported.” NELFUND advised students to ignore unverified claims and confirm on their official communication platforms for accurate updates. “Students are advised to disregard any contrary information and rely only…

Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has been suspended for 17 matches for exhibiting gross misconduct in the matchday 32 encounter against Bendel Insurance. The Benin Arsenals also received a fine of N7million for failing to provide adequate security in the game at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. According to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Bendel Insurance supporters displayed unsporting behaviour capable of bringing the game to disrepute. Bendel Insurance have been ordered to play their next three home matches in the NPFL without fans. The Benin Arsenals have the right to appeal the decision by the league…

Israel has blamed Iran for the blockade of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a situation which prevented Christian leaders and worshippers from observing Palm Sunday. The government announced that President Isaac Herzog spoke with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, to express regret over the episode. Cardinal Pizzaballa and the Holy Land’s Custos, Reverend Fr. Francesco Ielpo, were among those shut out from the fourth-century parish, also known as the Church of the Resurrection. Herzog noted that the “unfortunate” event arose from “the continuous threat of missile attacks from the Iranian terror regime against the…

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt has responded following the incident where Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the head of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, was prevented by police from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. The White House also addressed remarks made by Pope Leo on Sunday, who stated that God disregards the prayers of leaders who engage in warfare and possess ‘hands full of blood’. During a press briefing at the White House on Monday, Levitt was questioned regarding Cardinal Pizzaballa’s obstruction from entering the Church and the Pope’s comments aimed at US…

The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Hayyatu Shafa, has said the command will prioritise tackling terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in the state. Shafa made this known during his assumption of duty at the State Command headquarters on Monday. “The first duty of government is to maintain law and order so that the life, property, and religious beliefs of citizens are fully protected,” he said. He noted that insecurity in the state has led to loss of lives, displacement of communities, and disruption of economic activities. The commissioner said the command would adopt intelligence-led policing, strengthen community engagement, and enhance…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has hit out at criticisms of his playing style. Ancelotti has highlighted Selecao sides of the past, how they balanced attack and defence to win . According to him, the country that will win this year’s World Cup, is the team that concedes the least number of goals. “Joga Bonito? Brazil won their last two World Cups by combining talent and defense,” Ancelotti said. “In 2002 they played with three center-backs and in 1994 they used two lines of four to boost Romário. “The World Cup is won by whoever concedes the least, not whoever…

As controversies continue over the National Convention conducted by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a forum within the party has rallied members to join the minister in rebuilding the party. DAILY POST recalls that the PDP held the convention on Sunday in Abuja amid battle with another faction of the party. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, Comrade Adams Abonu, Convener of the PDP Aspirants Forum, urged party members to unite under the new leadership of the party. He said Wike’s “sound leadership acumen” had brought respite to the party, urging…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ken Imansuagbon has urged Nigerians to reject the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in the 2027 general election. Imansuagbon made the call in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, while receiving defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the weekend. The former Labour Party, LP, governorship aspirant in the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State noted that to achieve the feat, Nigerians should immediately commence the process of mobilising against the President’s second-term bid. He opined that the right time for Nigerians…

Residents of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State staged a protest in Obagaji, the council headquarters, on Monday, demanding the removal of Fulani herdsmen from their communities ahead of the farming season. The angry residents, who were carrying placards and chanting “Fulani must go,” marched to the local government secretariat in Obagaji to express their grievances. The protesters said the approaching rainy season requires them to begin planting, stressing that the presence of herders and their cattle could lead to destruction of crops and possible clashes. An eyewitness who spoke to DAILY POST during the protest said the demonstration…