The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the lifting of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery will help reduce transportation costs and ease food inflation. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this statement at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. Cardoso highlighted that this move will also reduce […]
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President Bola Tinubu Declines To Assent To Tenure Extension Bill
President Bola Tinubu has declined to assent to a bill seeking to extend the tenure and retirement age of legislative officers in Nigeria. The bill aimed to increase their years of service from 35 to 40 and their retirement age from 60 to 65 for both National Assembly members and […]
Everton confirm club sale to US group
In a significant development for Everton Football Club, Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group have confirmed that they have reached an agreement for the sale of Blue Heaven’s majority stake in the club. This transaction, which aims to usher in a new era for Everton, is currently awaiting regulatory […]
UPDATED: PDP rejects Edo election result, heads to court
The Peoples Democratic Party has officially rejected the Edo State Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. During a press conference in Abuja, PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum on Monday called on concerned Nigerians to support the party’s rejection of the election results. The Independent National […]
Notorious bandit commander Kachalla Sharme, others killed in Kaduna
A notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Tukur Sharme has been killed in a clash with a rival group in the forest. Sharme was killed along with other members of his gang. Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Aruwan […]
Libya sells cheapest petrol in Africa at N52 per litre as Nigeria’s fuel goes above N950.
Libya sells Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at the cheapest price in Africa at N52 ($0.031) per liter or 0.15 Libyan Dinar, according to a report by Global Petrol Prices. Global Petrol Prices is a platform that tracks retail petrol prices worldwide. The report noted that Libya stands out as the […]
“I cannot deceive myself” – APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe says as he reveals what he does to survive prevailing economic hardship.
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has opened up about the personal adjustments he has made due to Nigeria’s ongoing economic hardship. In a candid post shared on September 21, Igbokwe revealed that he no longer drives his car and has drastically reduced his electricity […]
Ighodalo Thanks Supporters Says Their Sacrifices Won’t Be Forgotten.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 Edo State governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has thanked his supporters, assuring them that all their sacrifices will not be forgotten. According to the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, Ighodalo came second with […]
Ondo PDP Rejects Edo Poll Results Days It Is Another Rape On Democracy In Nigeria.
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in Edo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the poll with a total of 291,667 votes while the ruling […]
Drama as Friend Catches Friend Stealing at Ezimezi Amawbia Building Site
A 23-year-old man, Chibuike Okafor, was apprehended by his friend while attempting to steal electric wires at a construction site in Ezimezi, Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, on Sunday night. Chibuike, a resident of Egbengwu in Njikoka Local Government Area, was caught by his friend, who was serving as […]