Category: News
Kwara Governor Introduces Free Bus Service to Ease Transportation Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Ilorin, Kwara State – In response to the recent surge in fuel prices, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has directed the immediate deployment of free buses across various parts of the state capital to ease the transportation burden on commuters. Announcing the initiative on Thursday, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, stated that the…
NNPC Clarifies PMS Price Fluctuations Amid Forex Challenges
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that the recent fluctuations in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, are primarily due to foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity, as well as the influence of free market forces, in line with provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act…
Federal Government Begins Sale of Subsidized Milled Rice to Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to the Nigerian populace at a subsidized price of N40,000 per 50-kilogram bag. The initiative, launched on Thursday in Abuja, is part of a broader food intervention program aimed at easing the burden of rising food costs…
Oyebanji Strengthens Regional Security Collaboration
Ekiti State Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Security Advisers from Neighboring States Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – In a bid to bolster regional security, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji convened a groundbreaking meeting on Thursday with special advisers on security from neighboring states, including Ondo, Kogi, Kwara, and Osun. The meeting, aimed at enhancing cooperation and safeguarding lives…
Dangote Refinery Denies NNPC Lifting of Petrol, Refutes Reports on Pricing
Lagos, Nigeria – The Dangote Group has officially refuted claims that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has begun lifting refined petrol from its refinery, following a misleading headline published by BusinessDay on September 4, 2024. The article alleged that NNPC had started lifting petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and was selling it at…
BREAKING: ‘Friend’ Reportedly Murders Christiannah Idowu, Buries Her in His Compound
Ogun State, Nigeria – Shocking details have emerged about the tragic murder of Christiannah Idowu, who was declared missing on August 19, 2024. Investigations have revealed that her alleged abductor, reportedly a close friend, may have brutally killed her and buried her in his family compound in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Christiannah’s disappearance first came to…
Electoral Act: Appeal Court Advocates Amendments to Protect Governors with Disqualified Deputies
The Court of Appeal has recommended an amendment to the Electoral Act to safeguard governors whose deputies have been disqualified by a court of law. This proposed change aims to allow a governor, under such circumstances, to be sworn in and then choose a new deputy. This proposal comes in the wake of a significant…
KESHIRO ONILOGBO CHAIRMANSHIP BID GAINS STRONG MOMENTUM AFTER MEETING WITH THE LGA PARTY EXECUTIVES AND STAKEHOLDERS AGAIN
-Tuesday 3rd September, 2024. Alhaji Hon Suraj OmoLogere, the Ijebu-Ode LGA APC Party Chairman, said Ijebu Ode and indeed our party APC have a lot to gain if Keshiro emerges as the Chairmanship Candidate of our party as a Core party man, grassroots politician and a strong believer in our Leader, Boss and Governor Dapo…
PDP Governors Condemn Wike’s Threats as Reckless and Unwarranted
The governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have issued a strong rebuke against Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), condemning his recent threats as irresponsible and unwarranted. In a statement released on Tuesday by the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman, Senator…
President Tinubu Visits China Railway Construction Corporation, Reaffirms Commitment to Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Railway Segments
On Monday in Beijing, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the completion of the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway segments. The President recognized CRCC as a reliable partner in Nigeria’s infrastructure development and praised the company’s ongoing railway projects in the country. During the visit, President…