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Private Depots Increase Petrol Price To ₦‎900/Litre

Private oil depots in Nigeria have increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦900 per litre. This is a rise from over ₦890 per litre seen over the weekend. The increase is mainly due to the rising cost of crude oil and other global market factors. The cost of […]

New police commissioner assumes duty in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman. He officially resumed duty, taking over from AIG Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, who was recently promoted and transferred. Elleman is the 38th Commissioner of Police in Niger State. The police command assured the public that he is committed to improving security, […]

Slave markets thrive in Africa – Soyinka laments kidnapping of Nigerians

Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka recently spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that slavery is not a thing of the past. He pointed to the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria as an example of modern-day slavery. Soyinka mentioned the Chibok schoolgirls, who were taken from their school in Borno State by Boko […]

Otukpo: Residents drink from mud as water scarcity worsens in Benue community

The people of Otukpo, Benue State, are facing a serious water crisis as the dry season makes the situation worse. With wells and streams drying up, many residents have no choice but to drink from muddy pools and contaminated sources. For years, Otukpo has struggled with water shortages. The town, once known for having access […]

Nigerian students resisted NYSC when we first introduced it – Gowon

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is now a well-known program in Nigeria, but when it first started, many students opposed it. Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, revealed that Nigerian students strongly resisted the NYSC when his government introduced it. Gowon shared this information during a visit from the new NYSC Director-General, Brigadier […]

Rivers: Tension as ruptured pipeline leaks petroleum product

A community in Rivers State is facing a serious problem after a pipeline started leaking petroleum products. The incident happened on Sunday in Obianime-Ama, Okrika Local Government Area. According to reports, the pipeline belongs to the Pipeline and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Witnesses said the […]

Federal High Court gets Insolvency Unit

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has taken a major step to improve insolvency proceedings by creating a dedicated Insolvency Unit. This new unit aims to modernize how businesses handle financial distress and restructuring. The Chief Judge of the court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, established the Insolvency Unit to ensure the legal system meets […]