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The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing free internet access in select public places across Nigeria, passing its first reading last week. Sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, representing Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State, the bill is titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two #EndBadGovernance protesters detained in Kaduna. This comes as nationwide protests continue against economic hardship and poor governance in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate … Read more
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has taken action to suspend his Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions, Bashir Ado, in response to a statement that suggested the approval of a ₦70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The governor clarified that the committee responsible for advising on appropriate wages is yet to complete its … Read more
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has issued a warning, predicting a potential surge in the cost of eggs, possibly reaching ₦10,000 per crate, should measures not be taken to mitigate the escalating fuel prices across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, … Read more
The Osogbo community is in mourning following the passing of Ajadi Badmus, the Asiwaju of Osogboland. Badmus passed away in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and contributions to the region. Sources close to the family, who requested anonymity, confirmed the news to Daily Post. … Read more
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has vehemently rejected the results of the local government elections held on Wednesday, describing the exercise as flawed and pledging to pursue legal action against its outcome. At a press conference on Saturday at the party secretariat in Jos, the state capital, APC chairman Rufus Bature … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has brokered peace between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and independent petroleum marketers, resolving a dispute over Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing and supply. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON … Read more
As the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies, the PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to address the growing concerns within the party. Governor Mohammed urged the factional acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to restore calm by reverting to the … Read more
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed the first reading of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, a specialized institution aimed at promoting the study and development of Nigerian languages and cultures. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other lawmakers, the bill seeks to create a university … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced that 15 senior Boko Haram commanders, along with their families, have surrendered to troops in Borno State amidst ongoing military offensives aimed at dismantling the terrorist group’s strongholds. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army detailed recent successes in its intensified campaign against Boko Haram in the northeast, … Read more
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent fuel price hike and urged the Federal Government to reverse the increase immediately. In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Obi criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) decision to raise petrol prices by 14.8%, pushing … Read more
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his support for strengthening the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rather than abolishing it, following a legal challenge by 16 state governors questioning the commission’s legality. During an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy program, Fintiri emphasized the importance of the EFCC, stating, “For me, … Read more
A Nigerian national, Oludayo Adeagbo, has been sentenced to seven years in prison in the United States for his role in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ), through Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri, revealed that Adeagbo attempted to steal over $3 million from businesses and government … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria generated N103.7bn in revenue from Electronic Money Transfer Levies (EMTL) in the first half of 2024, marking a 7.55% increase compared to N96.44bn in the same period of 2023. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed this growth, driven by the rising adoption of digital payment platforms as more … Read more
The Federal Government has officially granted petroleum marketers the authority to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, effectively bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and ending its monopoly as the sole distributor of Dangote’s refined fuel. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ruled on Friday that the fresh bail application amounted to an abuse of court process, as Gambaryan’s first bail application—based on health concerns—was already under appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a fresh summons to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, over allegations of criminal breach of trust and unlawful possession of property. The court, presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, has ordered Bello to appear on November 14, 2024. The charges stem … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that the full deregulation of petrol pricing and the withdrawal of NNPC Limited as the sole off-taker from the Dangote Refinery grant marketers the freedom to source petrol from various suppliers, including imports. This statement follows NNPC’s recent increase of petrol prices by 15%, bringing … Read more
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that its second rail project, the Red Line, will officially commence commercial operations on October 15. This announcement was made in a statement signed by Kolawole Ojelabi, Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and shared via the agency’s X account. The statement was … Read more