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 […]
President Tinubu to Depart for France in Newly Acquired Presidential Jet
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today, August 19, for a brief work trip to France. His spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed that President Tinubu will return after completing his stay. What makes this trip significant is the newly acquired presidential jet—a luxurious Airbus A330. The jet was released after a long-standing legal […]
“Who is this Fool? – Gov Sanwo-Olu’s Media Aide, Gboyega Akosile, Responds to Man Urging Igbos to Burn Down Lagos Amid ‘Igbos Must Go’ Campaign”
Gboyega Akosile, media adviser to Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly criticized a disturbing video that has been trending on social media. The video shows a man, reportedly from the Southeast, urging Igbos to burn down Lagos. This comes in response to the recent “Igbos Must Go” campaign circulating online. Akosile described the man’s […]
NYSC Expels 54 Fake Corps Members, Including Bread Seller, from University of Calabar
In a recent development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expelled 54 individuals, including a bread seller, who were falsely enrolled as graduates from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the national service program. The expulsion was announced by NYSC’s Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, in a statement issued by the Director of Information […]
Obasanjo Dismisses Claims of Igbo Origin, Says “It Makes Me Laugh”
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently addressed claims suggesting that he is of Igbo origin, a topic that has sparked conversation in some circles. During a meeting at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the leadership of the Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association, he humorously dismissed the speculation, stating, “It makes […]
Lagos State Government Demolishes Homes on Orchid Road to Prevent Flooding
In an ongoing effort to reduce the risk of flooding, the Lagos State government recently demolished homes built on a canal along Orchid Road in Eti-Osa. The demolition took place on Thursday, August 16, and targeted properties obstructing the System 157 drainage channels, a key area that helps manage water flow during heavy rainfall. The […]
Nigerian Government Accuses Chinese Company of Attempting to Seize Presidential Jets and Assets in France
The Nigerian government has recently accused a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of attempting to seize its presidential jets and other offshore assets located in France. This development stems from a legal dispute dating back to a 2007 contract between Zhongshan and the Ogun State Government regarding the management of a free-trade […]