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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the harsh economic realities in Nigeria, appealing to citizens to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship” caused by necessary reforms. Speaking during the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Tinubu, represented by the Special Adviser on Economy to the Vice President, Tope Fasua, … Read more
The former Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Enema Paul, has passed away. He died early Saturday at a private hospital in Abuja following a battle with an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media about the alleged death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys … Read more
A tragic fire engulfed the Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers inside the building. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in Lagelu Local Government Area, according to sources on Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently held at Finland’s Kylmäkoski Prison, known as one of the toughest facilities in the world, following his arrest on terror-related charges. Ekpa, who styles himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was arrested alongside four others for allegedly inciting … Read more
The hawking of naira notes at exorbitant rates has surged across Nigeria as citizens continue to grapple with limited cash availability in banking halls, despite repeated warnings and threats from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its platform. In an interview, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasized that it would be regrettable if Jonathan considered another party for his presidential ambitions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, overturned a Federal High Court decision that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly statutory allocations to Rivers State. The appellate court, in a split decision of two-to-one, ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit that led to … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Friday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning and naming ceremony of a $315 million oil production and storage facility. The facility, acquired by Oriental Energy Limited, a fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas company, is set to be commissioned … Read more
Traders and consumers in Lagos State are expressing relief following a recent drop in the price of beans, which had seen a significant rise in previous months. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, foodstuff traders and residents shared their satisfaction with the recent price adjustment. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This development follows the conclusion of Haliru Nababa’s tenure, who served in the role since his appointment on February 18, 2021, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in Nigeria has declined to ₦900.28 per litre as of Thursday, a drop of ₦36 or 3.62% from the previous week’s cost of ₦936.75 per litre. Data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) further revealed earlier dips this week, reaching … Read more
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to provide detailed records on oil production, crude sales, and other upstream petroleum operations in the country. This mandate was issued during a joint session of the House Committee on Finance and the Committee on National Planning, held in Abuja on Friday … Read more
Governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to meet with members of the National Assembly to address concerns over contentious tax reform bills. The planned meeting follows a Wednesday night session with President Bola Tinubu, key cabinet members, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. Discussions centered on the tax … Read more
Organized Labour Insists on NLNG Model for Refinery Privatization Organized Labour has reiterated its opposition to the outright sale of public refineries, proposing instead a privatization model similar to the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) structure, where the private sector holds a majority stake while the government, workers, and host communities retain minority stakes. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, to dismiss a jurisdictional challenge filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Representing the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) described the application as a deliberate tactic to delay the … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in workers’ emoluments for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has initiated legal proceedings to compel the National Assembly leadership to declare the seats of lawmakers who defected from the party vacant and to recover all salaries, emoluments, and privileges received by them since their defection. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora … Read more
All 36 states in Nigeria have submitted their positions on the proposed establishment of state police, with a majority supporting the idea. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, disclosed this on Thursday after the 147th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “Virtually most of the states are in agreement with … Read more
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, has been named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, underscoring his dramatic return to political prominence. The announcement was made Thursday by TIME Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, who hailed Trump’s “historic comeback” as a defining moment in American politics. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more