Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers. Dangote…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 persons died and many others injured at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during the distribution of free food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Saturday, resulted in a stampede…
Exciting Football matches will be played in different countries this weekend. From Nigeria, where a rivalry is ignited, to Spain, where two teams battle for the top spot, fans will expect high octane action. Enugu Rangers vs Shooting Stars @Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu On 22 December @4 p.m. One of the oldest and…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational. Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in November 2024 after some years of rehabilitation, thus boosting domestic supply. Meanwhile, some media reports have it that the operations of the refinery have stopped, leaving…
A Delta State High Court sitting in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area, has sentenced one Obinna Eze to death by hanging for the murder of a six-month-old baby, Chimaobi Igwe. The defendant was arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of attempted murder, murder, and causing grievous bodily harm, punishable under sections…
Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. Google filed a 12-page proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile…
Here are the top 5 best Nigerian celebrity pictures on Instagram for this week, Sunday, December 15, to Saturday, December 21, 2024. Over the weekend, Nollywood welcomed Toyin Abraham’s movie, “Alakada: Bad and Boujee” with a star-studded premiere. The dress code “Pastel Paradise” set the bright tone for the night. Nigeria celebrities to…
Renowned Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has shared a candid piece of advice for women, urging them to carefully evaluate their priorities when selecting a partner. The veteran actor, celebrated for his iconic roles in Nollywood films, took to Instagram to offer his perspective on the complexities of modern relationships. In his post,…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates, and the general public to refrain from organizing any celebrations or placing newspaper advertisements to mark his 57th birthday on December 21, 2024. Instead, the governor has requested that well-wishers channel their goodwill into meaningful contributions by making cash or material donations to benefit…
The Federal Government has reportedly rescinded the appointment of Mr. Shelmsudeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). In a surprising development, the former AGF, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who had been directed to retire earlier, has been reinstated and will continue to serve in the role until March 2025….
A United States-based Nigerian, Oluwole Adegboruwa, and his accomplice, Enrique Isong, have received a combined 40-year prison sentence for operating a dark web drug trafficking network across several U.S. states. According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Utah, Adegboruwa was sentenced to 30 years in prison and forfeiture…
Idris Ajetomobi was among the over 100 barbers mobilized by the Ekiti State Barbers’ Association, who benefitted from Governor Oyebanji’s empowerment program last week through the Office of Community Communications. During the event, it was discovered that Idris, despite completing his apprenticeship, had been unable to graduate and establish himself due to financial…
The Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court was heavily secured on Friday as the Nigeria Police deployed armed operatives and an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in anticipation of the ruling on the bail application of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi, who has been in custody at the Ekiti correctional facility since December 4, is facing charges…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command, has destroyed a six-hectare cannabis plantation in Alaka village as part of its intensified efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the state. Announcing the operation during a press briefing in Abeokuta on Thursday, the Commandant, Mr. Tijani Rabe, disclosed that four individuals were…
The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to reduce Nigeria’s inflation rate from the current 34% in 2024 to a targeted 15% by the end of 2025. This strategy, spearheaded by the Budget Office of the Federation, is embedded in the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) 2025 budget plan and outlines a multi-pronged…
The State House has proposed a budget of N15.09 billion for the purchase of vehicle tyres, including those for bulletproof cars, SUVs, operational vehicles, and plain cars, as well as the construction of an office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants. This expenditure is detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill released…
The Ekiti State Government has refuted claims of a ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant allegedly distributed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, urging residents to disregard the rumor. In a statement released on Thursday, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, labeled the information as false and warned the public against falling victim to fraudulent…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 762 plots of land in Abuja, citing non-payment for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). The affected plots, located in the upscale Maitama 1 District, were allocated to prominent Nigerians and corporate organizations Mr. Wike, through a public notice issued by the FCT Administration, also…
TotalEnergies has announced a fully funded international master’s degree scholarship for Nigerian students, offering them the opportunity to study in France during the 2025/2026 academic session. The energy giant disclosed this on its ‘X’ page, outlining the application process for the scholarship. https://poftv.com/index.php/2024/12/19/ibadan-funfair-tragedy-stampede-claims-lives-of-32-children-probe-underway/ “The NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies International Masters Degree Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open…
A French court has sentenced a 72-year-old man, Dominique Pelicot, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating and committing a decade-long series of rapes and abuses against his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot. https://poftv.com/index.php/2024/12/19/justice-falola-clarifies-death-sentence News reports that the trial began in September at the court in Avignon and has drawn worldwide attention. Pelicot was found guilty…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has revealed that Mason Mount’s latest injury setback has left the player “very sad”. Mount was taken off early in the first half of United’s 2-1 win at Manchester City in the Premier League last Sunday. The England midfielder is now facing another extended spell on the sidelines….
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks “anytime” with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Trump, who will return to the White House in January, has stoked fears in Kyiv that he could force Ukraine…
Over 500 selected widows and people with disabilities (PWDs) have benefitted from a Christmas package worth millions of naira in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The free package, disbursed by the God’s Mercy Solution Ministry, owned by the wife of the immediate past governor of the state, Lady Evangelist Omolewa Ahmed, included fabrics, shoes,…
The House of Representatives will present a total of N704.91 million to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024, for the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians affected by the economic challenges from the removal of the petrol subsidy. This follows a resolution by the House on July 18 to donate 50 per cent of their salaries for…
In a final notice on Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has given allotees and title owners a two-week ultimatum to clear their outstanding balance for their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, or have their Right of Occupancy revoked. In the notice, the FCTA warned that owners of the properties…
A 34-year-old businessman, Ifeanyi Olukwu, who allegedly obtained the sum of N3.8 million under false pretences, on Thursday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant is standing trial before Magistrate, Mr L.K.J Layeni, on a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretences and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to…
The African Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has described the 2025 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the largest in the history of Nigeria, which it said reflects a strategic and forward-thinking approach. Titled “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the N47.96 trillion budget is being hailed…
Niger state Government has assured the people of adequate security of their lives and property during the forthcoming Christmas and New year celebrations. The Commissioner for Homeland Security, Major General Bello Mohammed (rtd) who gave the assurance while exchanging views with newsmen in Minna yesterday said everything had been put in place to ensure…
The House of Representatives has recommended the delisting of National Examinations Council, NECO, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment from the 2025 budget. Also, 21 ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, for their alleged repeated failure to account for previous budgetary allocations and internally-generated revenue, IGR. The Reps reached the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has reduced the price of its petrol to N899.50K per litre to provide relief for Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday season. In a statement, the company’s spokesman Anthony Chiejina said the price reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period. The refinery…
Through this removal, the mosque’s administration has seemingly acquiesced to the widespread criticism and pressure from the public to remove the banner widely perceived as inflammatory and divisive. The Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has removed a contentious banner that bore the inscription, “Jesus Christ is Not God”. This action was substantiated…
