The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and others who recently left the People’s Democratic Party exited because they could not hijack the party’s leadership. Wike disclosed this in a media chat with […]
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Dangote Refinery cuts ex-depot petrol price to ₦840
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from ₦880 to ₦840 per litre. Spokesman Tony Chiejina confirmed the ₦40 reduction took effect Monday, June 30, following a dip in global oil prices as tensions eased between Israel and Iran. Major filling stations with direct supply deals—like MRS, […]
Yabagi Sani Says Northerners Are Unlikely To Trust Peter Obi
In political developments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Yabagi Sani, says northerners are unlikely to trust former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Speaking on Channels TV, Sani argued that history […]
President Tinubu’ Receives Saint Lucia’s Highest National Honour
From Caribbean diplomacy to national honour, President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with Saint Lucia’s highest national honour — Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, KCOSL. The honour is for promoting Africa-Caribbean unity.The honour was presented by Governor-General Errol Charles at a ceremony in Government House during Tinubu’s […]
Anambra State Government To Introduce A Code of Conduct For Security Agencies
The Anambra State Government is set to introduce a code of conduct for its security agencies to ensure civility and accountability in their operations. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, made this known after the 13th State Executive Council meeting in Awka. The move follows recent incidents of rights abuse, […]
Angry residents protest abduction of Agro-chemical dealer in Kwara community
Angry residents of Lafiagi community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, have protested against the abduction of a prominent agro-chemical dealer, popularly known as Alhaji Chemical.He was reportedly taken from his home in the Taiwo area of the town around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday by gunmen suspected to […]
Jega warns of looming protein deficit, food insecurity in Nigeria
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Livestock Reforms, Professor Attahiru Jega, has raised urgent concerns about Nigeria’s looming protein deficit and worsening food insecurity, calling for immediate reforms to transform the livestock sector. Delivering a Lecture at the University of Ilorin on Monday, June 30, 2025, titled “The […]
Tension as Moghalu Meets Peter Obi Over Anambra November 8 Guber Poll
The political atmosphere in Anambra State has gone electric as Labour Party governorship candidate, Chief Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike), paid a strategic and closely watched visit to the home of Mr. Peter Obi, the revered Labour Party leader and 2023 presidential candidate. The closed-door meeting, which took place over the […]
Man stabs self to death in Delta
A 23-year-old man, ThankGod Elufo, has allegedly stabbed himself to death behind Nwodo estate in Ajaji (Bonsaac) layout area of Asaba, the Delta State capital.Kpakpando gathered that the incident happened on Sunday after his elder brother asked the deceased to dress up for an outing.Eyewitness told our correspondent that when […]
ECOWAS to hold regional youth conference for joint socio-economic solutions in Senegal
The Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, has unfolded plans to hold a regional youth conference in Saly Portudal, Senegal to harmonize perspectives and create joint solutions for the socio-economic and political advancement of West African youth.According to ECOWAS Directorate of Communication on Monday, the conference with the theme; […]