The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed rumors regarding an increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices at its retail outlets. In an interview with Daily Post on Tuesday, NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye clarified that he is unaware of any rise in fuel pump prices, countering claims that the cost per litre had … Read more
Returning star Folashade Ijamilusi delivered a hat-trick as the Super Falcons soared to a 4-1 victory over Algeria in their second international friendly at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Algeria, under coach Farid Benstiti’s guidance, began with greater discipline and confidence than in Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Ikenne-Remo, even creating a few openings … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has denied reports claiming he filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged plan to arrest and prosecute him after his tenure. The governor addressed the claims in a statement released by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, on … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for releasing an executive of Binance Holdings, Tigran Gambaryan who was on trial in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and currency speculations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar told journalists at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday that the two leaders also discussed areas … Read more
The Naira on Tuesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,630.45 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ showed that this represents a 2.40 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday, when it exchanged at N1,670.65 to a dollar. Also, the total daily turnover … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened with the implementation committee for crude oil and refined products sales in local currency to evaluate the progress of using the naira for crude sales to local refineries. The committee, led by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a strategic review meeting at … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen extended his impressive scoring form in the Turkish Super Lig, netting his fourth goal of the season as Galatasaray clinched a 2-1 victory over city rivals Besiktas in Monday’s heated Istanbul Derby. The 25-year-old, on loan from Napoli, powered in a header from Gabriel Sara’s pinpoint cross in the 67th … Read more
The Office of Wale Raji (MHR) for Epe Federal Constituency, in collaboration with EKO HOT BLOG, is organizing a special awareness programme aimed at sensitizing young people in Epe and Lagos State at large to consider a career in the military. The event will showcase the benefits and honor associated with joining the armed forces, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has, for the second time this month, increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. The latest price hike is coming despite the ongoing economic challenges facing the nation. Reports indicate that residents of Lagos will now pay N1,025 per litre, while those in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with members of the crude oil and refined products sales in the local currency implementation committee. The committee was led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to the State House, Abuja for the meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Donald Trump on Monday addressed supporters in Georgia, asserting that he is “the opposite of a Nazi” in response to comparisons made between his Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held at the same venue. The former president sought to transform criticism of his rally into a rallying point for … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, due to alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, who previously served as the state’s governor, of creating divisions within … Read more
At least 93 individuals are reported dead or missing following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Rescue teams indicated that a five-story residential building was struck, with social media footage showing bodies covered with blankets on the ground. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the brief ceremony, President Tinubu praised the armed forces for their vital role as the first line of defense in safeguarding the nation. He emphasized the military’s contributions … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
The House of Representatives on Tuesday instructed its Committee on Ethics and Privilege to probe the assault by one of its members, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, of a bolt driver on Sunday with rules of the House. This stemmed from a matter of privilege by the House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere, informing members of the disgraceful … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has called on the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency on power outages. This is as the Forum lamented that over the past week and still counting, most parts of the northern states of Nigeria have been battling with sustained electric power supply outages, leading to near-total paralysis … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of seven ministerial nominees fixed for Tuesday. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
A group of youths in Ondo State have protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Maitama, Abuja, following the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola. The governorship election is set to take place on November 16, 2024, across the state. A viral video on X captured the youths carrying … Read more
Following allegations of homosexuality that circulated widely online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. An internal memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande, outlines the decision to temporarily relieve the ministers of their duties while an … Read more