Following the Federal Government’s directive, filling station owners are now set to sell fuel priced at N200 across the country. In response, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is calling for government support to convert filling stations into refueling points for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Hammet Fashola, National Vice President of…
Fouad Oki, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has justified the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it essential to hold him accountable for his actions. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Oki stated that Obasa had begun acting like…
Adeyemi Ikuforiji, a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has attributed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa to his complacency and neglect of his fellow lawmakers. Speaking during an interview on News Central, Ikuforiji explained that Obasa’s long tenure and increasing comfort in his role led to strained relationships with other members,…
Jack Smith, the attorney who led the prosecution against United States President-elect Donald Trump, has reportedly resigned and left the country. According to a report submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, Smith completed his work and filed his final confidential report on January 7 before making the decision to step down. https://phoenix-browser.com?d=4646650958106494269 Smith…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new novel for the Use of English section in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement, made on JAMB’s official X handle on Tuesday, confirmed the adoption of The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the prescribed text. This…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the rescheduling of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August 2025. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, follows recommendations from CAF’s Technical and Infrastructure experts, who have been monitoring preparations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. While significant progress has been made in constructing and…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has employed 300 youths and registered over 270,000 residents as part of its efforts to improve service delivery across the state. Speaking during an inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the State Ministry of Communications in Ilorin, KWASRRA’s Acting General Manager, Mr. Tajudeen Jimoh, announced the…
Kano, Nigeria —. A total of 390 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, have been successfully repatriated to Nigeria, arriving at the Nigeria Immigration Training School, Kano, at 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday. The group comprised 387 adult males, two adult females, and one infant boy. This latest repatriation was coordinated by the Nigerian Mission…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has confirmed all nominees for the governing boards of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Mark Okoye and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji were approved as Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers…
Johannesburg, South Africa — Over 400 illegal miners remain trapped underground in a gold mine in North West Province, South Africa, two months after a police raid meant to curb illegal mining activities. The alarming situation was revealed on Monday by Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), a South African miners’ rights organization, which…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to celebrate athletes who recently brought honor to the FCT through their exceptional performance in various competitions. The announcement was made in a statement highlighting that the special reception, scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, is aimed at recognizing…
Nasarawa, Nigeria–An 85 year old man,Ibrahim Haruna has been arrested by the Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for an alleged rape of a four-year-old girl in Nasarawa. The incident occurred in the Kongo community of Keffi local government council of the state. The Corps Public Relations Officer Jerry Victor disclosed this at a press…
Nigeria–The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse. According to Adelabu, this was due to the government’s inability to repair a crucial transmission line in the northern part of the country owing to persistent insecurity. The minister said this during the 2025 budget defense session…
United States of America–US President-elect Donald Trump has disclosed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration slated for January 20. “And I know he (Putin) wants to meet, and I’m going to meet him very quickly. I would have done it sooner, but you have to get into the…
Ogun, Nigeria–A truck driver and his two assistants have been reported injured– hospitalised following a road accident that occurred along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. The long truck, which was registered as BBJ-542XAF, was carrying gas when the incident occurred at about 12:35 am on Sunday. Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, said…
The newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has been advised to preserve and promote the cultural, historical, and spiritual values of the Yoruba people. His coronation, formalized with the presentation of the staff of office by the Oyo State Governor, has positioned him as a custodian of the Yoruba legacy. …
The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed Hon. Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker, with Hon. Mojeed Fatai serving as Deputy Speaker. This leadership change follows the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Hon. Meranda, who previously held the position of Deputy Speaker, represents the Apapa Constituency and is the younger…
Efforts to resolve disagreements surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform bills remain inconclusive following a high-level meeting between the Senate and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday. The bills, sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly in October 2024 for swift passage, have faced resistance, prompting a…
The Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Katsina State, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola, has called for the promotion of developmental journalism as a strategy to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking during a luncheon with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, led by Chairman Tukur Den-Ali, the event…
Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton…
The Police have arrested Mrs Fatimah Odeale, who inflicted razor blade wounds on a 10-year-old boy, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, for allegedly stealing N600. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Odutola explained that a delegation from the National Association of Proprietors of…
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, skipped the usual Monday weekly executive council meeting, staying at Lagos House, Marina, as the news of Speaker of the State, Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment filtered around the state. Armed security personnel had, in the early hours of the day, stormed the premises of the Lagos House, Alausa,…
Nigeria_The Lagos State Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa due to allegationsof multiple statutory and financial infractions, marking a significant shift in the Assembly’s leadership Obasa’s handling of the Assembly’s finances has faced intense scrutiny, culminating in his removal. His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has taken over as Speaker, with Mojeed Fatai…
Nigeria _ The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of free school uniforms to 789,000 pupils across 7,092 primary schools in the state’s 44 Local Government Areas Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the initiative at Government House, Kano, emphasizing that improving education standards is a key priority of his administration. The free uniforms aim…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State House of Assembly has made history by electing Hon. Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker. Hon. Meranda, who previously served as Deputy Speaker, was sworn in immediately following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa on Monday. She now assumes leadership of the House, marking a significant milestone in the…
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced an indefinite closure following a protest by students over issues related to result verification. The protest stemmed from delays in verifying National Diploma (ND) results for students who had completed their studies at other polytechnics. The frustration over these delays led to a…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to hold a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, aiming to finalize and pass them for third reading Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, disclosed this after a closed-door session with key government officials, including the Attorney-General of the Federation…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to conduct a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills as part of efforts to finalize and pass them for the third reading. The development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, after a closed-door meeting with key…
Zurmi, Zamfara State — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed concern over allegations of civilian casualties during recent airstrikes in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. In a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the lives of…
Keffi, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken an 85-year-old man, Ibrahim Haruna, into custody for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in the Kongo community of Keffi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred in early January and came to light when the victim’s…
Three months after an official memo ordered his redeployment, Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains in office, defying the directive from the Department of State Security Service (DSS). The directive, issued in October 2024 by DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi, required Fasasi to attend an executive management…
