TUC Proposes Refinery Subsidy to Reduce Petrol Prices
The Trade Union Congress has proposed a production subsidy for local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, as part of efforts to reduce the rising cost of petrol in Nigeria. TUC President Festus Osifo made the proposal on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Osifo said the union understood that the Federal Government […]
Police Recover 67 Rustled Cows in Kano
The Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with a Military Joint Task Force, has recovered 67 cows and other livestock allegedly rustled by suspected criminals in Gwarzo Local Government Area. The command said the operation followed credible intelligence that cattle rustlers had attacked villages in Gwarzo and nearby communities along the Kano-Katsina border. In a […]
Edo Speaker Apologises to APC Leaders in Owan West
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Friday apologised to leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress in Owan West Local Government Area amid efforts to reconcile with the party’s local leadership. Agbebaku tendered the apology during an enlarged APC meeting held at the residence of party leader Lucky Ohimai, popularly […]
Ex-Matawalle Aide Alleges Dadiyata Was Killed
Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle, has alleged that missing Nigerian activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris was killed in his presence. The allegation surfaced in a Hausa-language statement attributed to Kamarawa, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms. Dadiyata, a lecturer and prominent government critic, […]
Yesufu Dismisses Bwala, Calls for Good Governance
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has dismissed comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala regarding former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Yesufu said she would not engage in discussions about Bwala, describing such conversations as unworthy of attention. “First of all, there’s no […]
Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge of fraud and money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mamman, who served under […]
North-West Emerges Key Battleground Ahead of 2027
Nigeria’s North-West geopolitical zone is shaping up as a decisive battleground ahead of the 2027 general elections, driven by its large voter base and long-standing political influence. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the zone has over 22 million registered voters about 23.8 per cent of the national total making it the largest […]
Analyst Faults NNPCL’s Refinery Deal With Chinese Firms
A public affairs analyst, Oghenetega Edafe, has criticised the recent partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chinese firms to revive the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Edafe described the move as a continuation of what he called wasteful spending, noting that billions of dollars had […]
CCTV on Fuel Tanker Sparks Debate Online
A Nigerian man has stirred widespread reactions online after criticising the installation of CCTV cameras on a fuel tanker to monitor drivers’ activities. In a video circulating on X, the man argued that while the surveillance may protect the tanker owner’s business, it comes at the expense of drivers’ welfare. Speaking in Yoruba, he described […]
BREAKING…. Protesters Storm MTN Office Over High Tariffs
Activists and protesters on Wednesday staged a demonstration at the headquarters of MTN Nigeria in Abuja, protesting what they described as high service costs and poor value for money. The protest was led by activist Omoyele Sowore, with demonstrators chanting slogans and accusing the telecommunications company of exploitative pricing practices. At the company’s premises, protesters […]
