Northern Senators have expressed appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to release minors who were detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. In a statement from the Northern Senators Forum, signed by its Chairman, Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, they commended Tinubu’s commitment to protecting youth rights and well-being. Tinubu directed Attorney-General Lateef […]
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Oil marketers affirm support for Dangote refinery, seek fair pricing
Oil marketers in Nigeria have clarified they have no issues with Dangote Refinery and are open to purchasing refined Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the facility. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, PETROAN President Billy-Harry said marketers are willing to support Dangote’s operations if market terms are agreeable. This clarification […]
Vice President Shettima Advocates Local Solutions To Tackle Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has launched the N-774 Initiative, a community-driven approach to address malnutrition across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Speaking at the State House in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that the initiative builds on the success of the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) project, aiming to bring nutrition support […]
FG to establish National Research Council, Fund to advance innovation in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria is establishing a National Research and Innovation Council and a National Research Fund to drive innovation across the country. Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, announced this in Abuja at a policy dialogue focused on strengthening Nigeria’s research and innovation framework. Nnaji highlighted […]
Professor Odoh Pledges 70 Billion Naira Investment Over Five Years
The new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Benard Odoh, has unveiled a N70 billion investment plan to transform the university within his five-year term. During his inaugural address, he announced that he would temporarily reside in the university kitchen to stay closely connected to campus life until the […]
I’m fully committed to Tinubu’s foreign policy thrust – Bianca Ojukwu
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Monday said that she was fully committed to the foreign policy thrust of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The wife of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was among the seven new ministers that were administered […]
Tinubu directs immediate release of minors arraigned over protest
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest should immediately be released without prejudice to the law. President Tinubu also directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to see the welfare of the […]
Former Anaocha TC Chairman Ozoh Lauds Soludo For Awarding Nwagu -Agulu – Nnokwa – Nnobi – Nnewi Road Project
The immediate past transition committee Chairman of Anaocha local government area Chief Gerald Ozoh says the award of contract for the reconstruction of the over eighteen-kilometer Nwagu Agulu Nnokwa Nnobi Nnewi Road by Governor Chukwuma Soludo will no doubt enhance vehicular movements in the area in addition to boosting businesses. […]
IPMAN Says Dangote petrol price at N990/litre reason Nigerians can’t buy cheaper fuel
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has stated that Nigerians should be able to buy Dangote Refinery’s locally made Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) at a cheaper price than the current ex-depot prices of N960 and N990 per litre. The spokesperson for IPMAN disclosed this in an exclusive interview […]
INEC Says Lapses recorded in Edo election will not manifest in Ondo poll
The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday assured that the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State will be an improvement of the Edo State poll. According to the INEC chairman, the lapses recorded in the Edo election will be tackled […]