Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has declared that in order to deepen democracy and enhance the conduct of elections in Nigeria, Civil Society Organizations CSOs must extend their scrutiny to activities of Political Parties and State Independent Electoral Commissions SIECs. Noting that quality of elected leaders across the country is…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) in Niger State have announced an increase in transport fares due to the sharp rise in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Speaking in separate interviews on Thursday in Minna, leaders of the unions…
Education has long been hailed as the great equalizer, a tool that can lift individuals out of poverty and narrow the gap between the rich and poor. But despite its transformative potential, education systems around the world often reinforce, rather than reduce, socioeconomic inequality. The question we must ask ourselves is: Are we leveraging…
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has appealed to the military under the Theatre Command, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ and other security agencies to intensify more efforts towards clearing remnants of Boko Haram members in Borno State. According to him, Boko Haram insurgents are still hibernating around Sambisa forest, Mandara…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has given reasons the company could not determine its petrol price. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, in a statement on Thursday, noted that PMS market is strictly regulated, which is known to all oil marketers and stakeholders in the sector, hence the reason Dangote cannot determine, fix,…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has detailed her last moments with late singer Onyeka Onwenu. News reports that ace singer Onyeka Onwenu died in July 2024, after she collapsed at the 80th birthday party of CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Stella Okolie. She was buried on August 30 at the Ebony Vaults in…
American pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that it was her mom who introduced her to her fiancé, Michael Polansky. The 38-year-old singer disclosed in a recent interview with Vogue that her mom informed her that she had found a husband for her after meeting the 46-year-old. Gaga said she never imagined…
Dangote Refinery has clarified that NNPC Limited is yet to commence the lifting of petrol at the facility as both parties are still negotiating terms. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina in a statement on Thursday said the company is not in a position to determine the price of…
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed optimism that the Labour Party would not only win but take over power in Lagos in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour made the declaration while fielding questions from newsmen in Umuahia, Abia State capital, where he attended an extended stakeholders’ meeting of…
The commencement of the production of petrol by Dangote refinery has raised the hope of Nigerians on the prospect of an end to petrol scarcity, as currently being experienced by Nigerians, along with the hope of getting this product at a much lower prices, as was the case in the years past. This has…
The recent hike in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sparked a range of reactions from residents in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The sharp increase has taken many by surprise, as the price of petrol has surged from ₦580-₦950 per liter to a staggering ₦1,400 per liter, despite…
A 300-level student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), identified as Christiana Idowu, has been found dead after being abducted along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in Lagos last month. Christiana, who resided in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu, was abducted while commuting to the University of Lagos, Yaba, where she was undergoing her industrial training. The tragic…
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two students and two teachers, and leaving nine others injured. Authorities confirmed the incident, which took place just weeks after the new school year began, adding to the escalating concerns over gun violence in schools across…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Moses Ayom, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts in enhancing Nigeria’s economic partnership with the People’s Republic of China. Ayom, a prominent international businessman with a focus on bolstering Nigeria-China relations, praised the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Beijing, which focuses on the peaceful use…
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a non-governmental organization focused on promoting national unity and diversity, has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi on his recent appointment as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released by the NUF’s National Coordinator, Comrade Godwin Meliga, on Wednesday,…
Love is a beautiful and complex emotion that we all experience at different points in our lives. It is often described as a powerful force that transcends boundaries and brings two people together. But beyond the fairy tales and the romanticized versions we see in movies, maintaining a healthy and smooth romantic love journey takes…
Nigeria is taking significant steps toward being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. A high-level inter-agency delegation from the country presented a progress report to the FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group during a meeting held in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Chief Executive…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disassociated itself from a widely circulated notice claiming that the student body is organizing nationwide protests on September 15, 2024, in response to the recent fuel price hike. Speaking to Newsmen, NANS national president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, clarified that no such protest has been planned, labeling the…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the monthly stipends for corps members will be increased to align with the newly approved federal minimum wage for civil servants. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, made the announcement during his visits to the orientation camps in Dakingari, Kebbi State, and Wamakko, Sokoto State….
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, valued at $20 billion, will begin supplying 25 million litres of fuel daily to the Nigerian market this September. According to the NMDPRA, the refinery, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is expected to increase…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that Andrew Wynne, a British national wanted in connection with alleged subversive activities and terrorism financing, has refused to respond to several invitations for questioning. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that multiple efforts had been made to…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest N110 billion in youth empowerment programs aimed at harnessing the potential of Nigerian youth. Speaking at the fourth Zonal Town Hall meeting for youth in the North East, held in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, highlighted the government’s commitment to…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged to provide free legal representation to protesters facing prosecution for their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, announced the launch of a pro bono legal support program aimed at ensuring fair treatment for protesters within the criminal justice system. He made this known through a…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has introduced new standardised uniforms for Supernumerary Police (SPY) officers and directed all organizations utilizing SPY personnel to adhere to the new uniforms. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the new standard SPY police uniforms in Abuja, where Egbetokun emphasized the importance of implementing the new uniforms….
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly killed the Labour Party Chairman in Igumale Ward 1 of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State, Mr. Sunday Oche. The tragic incident occurred when Oche and five others were on their way back from a farm and were ambushed by armed herdsmen. Oche was shot and killed…
The leadership of the Deeper Life Church has disavowed any connection to a 60-year-old man named Obatayo Adetunji, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and claiming to be a pastor at the church. The church clarified that Adetunji is not affiliated with the church as a pastor and condemned rumors circulating…
The NLC (National Labour Congress) has announced plans to convene a meeting to discuss the recent 45% hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) by the NNPCL (Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited). The NLC is urging the NNPCL to revert the N855 and N897 increase in petrol pump prices. The NLC president, Joe…
Social media has become a cornerstone of modern communication, but its influence on public opinion remains a subject of debate. Many people believe that these platforms simply reflect the will of the public, with algorithms working in the background to present content that aligns with users’ interests. In this way, social media is seen…
Some stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, on Tuesday, said that the increase in the petrol pump price was unavoidable. The experts told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the price hike would help alleviate the subsidy burden on both the Federal Government and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd….
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration remained committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation of ongoing economic reforms. The President made the remark at a meeting with Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China, said his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement. “We believe that President Xi has demonstrably…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has said it is not responsible for the admission process for higher national diploma, HND, students. JAMB disclosed this in a statement by its Spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, adding that it has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates. According to the statement, JAMB…
