There’s an indication that the much discussed merger talk among the trio of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, which will see the opposition united against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, might not sail through after all. The sign emerged recently after Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New […]
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Police Repel Attack on Njaba Station, Neutralises 3 Suspected IPOB Militants
The operatives of Imo State Police Command on September 15, 2024, successfully repelled an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by people suspected to be affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militia, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The attackers, as confirmed by the command’s […]
Edo, Ondo poll: Anyaoku tasks INEC on credible elections
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has urged the Federal Government and the relevant institutions to ensure that the forthcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections were free and fair. Edo governorship election is scheduled to hold on September 21, while that of Ondo is scheduled to hold […]
NNPC to sell petrol from Dangote refinery for N950/litre in Lagos, N1,019 in other states
The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol which it said was obtained from the Dangote Refinery in its retail stations across the country. In a statement on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, insisted that that PMS prices are […]
Presidency Says Purchase of petrol from Dangote’s refinery shows Tinubu’s vision working.
In a groundbreaking move poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s energy landscape, the Dangote Refinery has today commenced supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in a historic transaction settled in Naira. This bold initiative, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration, marks a significant […]
Umeh Emphasizes Timely Transmission of Electoral Results for Credible Elections
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central District, has stressed the importance of timely transmission of electoral results to guarantee election credibility and deepen Nigeria’s democracy. He stated this while addressing the Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI), a youth group advocating for electoral reforms. Umeh commended the youths for their […]
Soludo restricts movements on September 28,says LG poll unstoppable
Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has reaffirmed that the local government election scheduled for September 28 is unstoppable. He made this declaration during an interactive meeting with All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center in Awka. Attendees included local government chairmen, party […]
Nigeria lose to Mali in FIBA U-18 Women’s Afrobasket
On Sports News Nigeria’s junior D’Tigress fell short in the 2024 FIBA U-18 Women’s Afrobasket final, losing 76-56 to Mali in Pretoria, South Africa. Mali dominated the match, with MVP Oummou Koumare leading the charge, scoring 31 points, along with four rebounds and five steals. Despite the loss, Nigeria’s team […]
Scotland’s Only Refinery To Close In 2025
On the Foreign Scene Scotland’s only oil refinery, Grangemouth, will close in the second quarter of 2025, marking the end of its 100-year history. Petroineos, the joint venture that owns the refinery, announced the closure due to competition from newer, larger refineries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Gains in Ten Days
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $621 million in just 10 days, following the successful sale of a domestic dollar bond. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the reserves grew from $36.24 billion on September 2nd to $36.87 billion by September 12, 2024, This increase is largely attributed to […]