Nigerian Police Raid Home of School Principal Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protests
In a startling development, Nigerian police have conducted a raid on the home of Mrs. Helen Batubo, the Principal of Stars of Nations Schools in Nasarawa State. This raid, which occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, is part of a larger investigation into the recent #EndBadGovernance protests that have swept through the country. The #EndBadGovernance […]
Abuja Residents Protest Against Nigerian Navy’s Land Takeover: A Fight for Justice
In the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, a community’s struggle for justice has reached a boiling point. Residents of Iddo, a residential area that also houses many students from the University of Abuja, have taken to the streets in protest. The reason? The Nigerian Navy has claimed ownership of their land and plans to demolish […]
PDP Supports: We Are Ready To Support Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Run
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential run for president in the 2027 election. This endorsement comes amid growing backing from prominent figures, including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who has pledged to drop his own presidential ambitions if Jonathan decides to run. Northern elites and politicians, […]
Peter Obi Calls for Transparency on Nigeria’s Presidential Jets
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to clarify the situation regarding Nigeria’s presidential jets. Obi voiced his concerns on August 21 via his X account (formerly known as Twitter), urging the government to be more transparent about both the newly acquired jet and […]
Why NNPC Sells Fuel Below Landing Cost – It Is Not Subsidy
In a recent announcement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) clarified that it has not been paying fuel subsidies for the past nine months, despite selling fuel at prices lower than the landing cost. According to Umar Ajiya, NNPC’s Chief Financial Officer, the company is not engaged in subsidizing fuel. Instead, NNPC is […]
Nigeria Hits Record $553 Million in Diaspora Remittances in July
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced a major milestone in diaspora remittances. Nigerians living abroad sent a record $553 million back home in July 2024, the highest ever for a single month. This is a significant 130% increase from the $240 million recorded in July 2023. The CBN credits this remarkable growth to […]
Petrol Price in the North Hits N1000 per Litre, Says Labour Party Spokesperson
The cost of petrol in Northern Nigeria has shot up to a staggering N1000 per litre, according to Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson for the Labour Party. This news comes at a time when Nigerians are already facing widespread fuel shortages across the country. The scarcity of petrol has had a severe impact on both the […]
We’ll Supply Only what We Have – Oil Marketers – Fuel scarcity
Nigeria is currently experiencing fuel scarcity, and oil marketers have revealed that this is due to ongoing logistics challenges. Billy Gillis-Harry, the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN), explained in a recent interview that marketers are supply-constrained, meaning they can only distribute the fuel they have on hand. This shortage has […]
“Nigerian Government Grants MTN and Others Licenses for Electricity Generation”
The Nigerian government has granted electricity generation permits to MTN Communications Nigeria and several other companies, including Havenhill Synergy and Golden Penny Power Limited. These companies will be responsible for generating their own power through mini-grids, rather than relying on the national grid. MTN has been authorized to build four power plants across Lagos, with […]
Lagos State Declares Tuesday a Public Holiday for Isese Day Celebration
In celebration of Isese Day, the Lagos State government has declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as a work-free day for all public workers. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement through a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro. Isese Day is an annual celebration of the traditional Yoruba religion, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe. This religion represents […]