Flood Crisis: President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to Maiduguri as City Faces Severe Flooding
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to urgently travel to Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and respond to the devastating flood that has overtaken the city. The order came as heavy rains and the collapse of a spillway at Alau Dam have caused severe flooding across Maiduguri, displacing residents and affecting key…
NEMA Begins Evacuation of Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced the commencement of an evacuation operation for residents affected by the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The flooding, which was triggered by the collapse of a spillway at the Alau Dam, has inundated multiple communities in the metropolis, displacing many residents. In a statement released by…
Ogun to Release 100 CNG Buses, Sets Up Committee on Transport Fares – Abiodun
The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to roll out 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to support transporters in the state. This move is part of efforts to mitigate the impact of recent fuel price increases and ensure more affordable transportation for residents….
Details Emerge on Why NLC President Ajaero Was Arrested, Detained by DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has shed light on the reasons behind the recent arrest and detention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. According to sources within the agency, Ajaero was detained after failing to honour an official invitation extended to him by the DSS, which was related to a…
FG Bows to Pressure as DSS Releases NLC President from Detention
The Federal Government has yielded to pressure following the release of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero’s release came after mounting pleas, threats, and protests from the NLC, who condemned his detention as unjust and vowed to take further…
Lagos State Government Sued Over Alleged $100 Million Payment by Aliko Dangote for Ibeju-Lekki Land
The Lagos State Government has been taken to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following a lawsuit seeking transparency regarding a recent claim by Alhaji Aliko Dangote that he made a payment of $100 million to the government for land. The lawsuit demands that the state disclose details surrounding the alleged transaction, including how…
IPMAN: Fuel Pricing to Be Driven by Competition Between NNPC and Dangote Refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has indicated that the price of petrol will determine whether its members purchase from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) or Dangote Refinery. According to Ukadike Chinedu, the National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, marketers will seek the most cost-effective source as competition between local suppliers sets in….
HON. WALIU OWODE IFEDOLAPO, HON. AKEEM (JESU OGBERE), AND AWOOF TEAM ATTEND ELERINMOSA UNITY CUP FINAL IN OLOOJI RESERVE AREA
The grand finale of the Elerinmosa Unity Cup took place with high energy and excitement in the Olooji Reserve Area, graced by prominent political figures, Hon. Waliu Owode Ifedolapo, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Ogun State House of Assembly, and Hon. Akeem Adeniran, popularly known as Jesu Ogbere, the PDP Chairmanship flagbearer for…
Chief Ajuri Ngelale Takes Indefinite Leave to Address Family Medical Issues
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on pressing personal medical matters affecting his family. In a statement released today, Ngelale explained his decision to step away from his duties following consultations with his family…
NNPC Clarifies: Dangote Refinery Free to Offer Competitive Prices in Nigerian Market
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has responded to claims made by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that its actions may be undermining the operations of the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL). In a statement released today by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., the company emphasized that the Nigerian market…