Outrage after Delta festival assaults and Dangote petrol price hike
Here’s a roundup of major developments making headlines. Reports of women being stripped and sexually assaulted during a festival in Delta State have sparked widespread outrage. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised petrol prices again, marking the fifth increase in March. Other news includes fresh controversy in the Benin Royal Palace, legal updates for Nasir El-Rufai, and speculation about Ike Ekweremadu’s return.
What we know
- Women and female students were reportedly stripped and sexually assaulted during a traditional festival in Ozoro, Delta State, leading to public outcry.
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased petrol prices to N1,275 per litre, marking the fifth hike in March.
- Queen Ewuare challenged claims by palace chiefs regarding an influencer’s visit to the Benin Royal Palace, escalating internal disputes.
- The Court of Appeal ordered a new hearing for former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai in a fundamental rights case.
- A new Nigeria-UK agreement has sparked speculation about the possible repatriation of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu.
