Kwara NUJ demands release of Roland Olonishuwa
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) strongly condemns the mode of arrest of Mr Rowland Olonishuwa, a prominent journalist and member of the Herald Chapel of the Union, who was forcefully taken away from his residence along Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, yesterday morning (25th of September, 2024) by detectives of the […]
Increase your stake in Dangote refinery, PENGASSAN tells FG
The Federal Government has been urged to ensure that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) increased its stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals from the current 7% to at least 45%. The President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, stated these during a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday. The briefing was on the […]
Yahaya Bello takes EFCC to Supreme Court
Former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) declaration of him as wanted. At the Federal High Court in Abuja, Bello’s lawyers, led by A. M. Adoyi, informed Justice Emeka Nwite about the pending appeal, filed on September 23. Adoyi […]
NASS resumes probe of economic sabotage in petroleum sector
National Assembly has concluded arrangement to resume the suspended investigation of alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum sector by the ad-hoc committees separately set up by both the Senate and the House of Representatives in July through formation of a joint committee to carry out the mandate. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who […]
We’ll work for public good says Kwara LGs chairmen
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Monday sworn-in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 local government areas of the state, urging them to ‘be prudent with power and work with the people’ in the interest of all. Speaking shortly after the oath administration at the Government House Ilorin, the Governor congratulated […]
Transporters hail military on safety of Abuja-Kaduna highway
Transporters in Kaduna State have hailed the Armed Forces of Nigeria for checkmating activities of bandits and kidnappers along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Executive Director, Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative (AEI), Amechi Oyema, in a statement on Sunday, said the transporters gave the commendation during a recent Peace and Development sensitisation by the group in Kaduna. Oyema […]
Edo: PDP requests INEC chairman to review results before final declaration
The PDP on Sunday appealed to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to review the collated results for the Edo governorship election before the final announcement. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi told newsmen in Benin that the entries the electoral officers made were totally different from the actual results uploaded on the INEC IREV at the […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Wife, Remi As She Turns 64
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has wished his wife, Remi, a happy birthday in a sweet message. The first lady of Nigeria turns 64 today, September 21, and her husband took to social media to express his love for her on her special day. Tinubu called his wife his rock, confidante, greatest supporter and the love […]
I Know There’s Hardship, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that there is hardship in the land, blaming it on some actions of the past. At a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, the President expressed confidence that Nigeria can progress through collaboration and inclusiveness. ”Regardless of […]
Fuel Price Hike: Nigerians Buy Petrol At N1,100 Per Litre
Most filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory have implemented the Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) third pump price hike under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. It was gathered on Friday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company retail outlets and independent marketers such as AA Rano, Shema, Ranoil, Total and others have commenced implementation of the […]
