Yoruba Elders Urge Tinubu to Address Economic Hardship, Warn Against Petrol Price
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider increasing petrol prices, warning that it could worsen the tough economic situation in Nigeria. In a statement from Oladipo Oyewole, the YCE’s General Secretary, the group expressed concern over the rising hardship in the country. They noted that many Nigerians are […]
NNPCL Attributes Petrol Price Hike to Forex and Market Forces
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has recently faced criticism for the sharp increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. According to the company, this hike is not a result of its policies, but is largely driven by external factors, specifically foreign exchange rates and the natural forces […]
NNPCL Delivers 30 Million Barrels of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery, Plans to Supply More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has provided 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote refinery so far. Adedapo Segun, NNPCL’s Executive Vice President of Downstream, shared this news during an interview on Arise Television. He mentioned that the company plans to supply an additional 17 million barrels to the refinery in […]
Lagos State govt Shuts Down Mosque and Other Establishments for Breaking Environmental Laws
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down a number of establishments, including a mosque, for failing to comply with environmental laws. The affected locations are in Alausa Ikeja, Ogba, Surulere, Sabo Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Shomolu. LASEPA took this step to enforce the state’s environmental regulations, which are designed to protect public […]
Sowore Urges Nigerians to Protest Against Tinubu’s Government Immediately, Not Wait Until October
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has urged Nigerians to take to the streets and protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration without waiting for the scheduled October 1, 2024 demonstration. Sowore contends that the current government is inflicting ongoing harm on the Nigerian people, making it necessary for citizens to […]
Lagos Government Extends Work-from-Home Order for 3 Months Due to Fuel Price Surge
The Lagos State Government has announced an extension of the work-from-home arrangement for state workers, now set to continue for an additional three months. This decision comes in response to the significant rise in petrol prices, which has placed a heavy financial burden on many residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved this extension, as communicated in […]
Bill Gates: Tax collection in Nigeria too low
Bill Gates, the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s low tax collection and its impact on critical sectors like healthcare and education. During a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja on Tuesday, September 3, Gates emphasized that inadequate tax revenue is a significant barrier to properly […]
Kim Jong Un Executes 30 Officials Following Floods in North Korea That Claimed 4,000 Lives
In a dramatic turn of events, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered the execution of up to 30 officials due to their failure to manage a catastrophic flooding crisis. This decision follows severe floods and landslides that occurred during the summer, which claimed approximately 4,000 lives in North Korea. The news comes […]
President Tinubu Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
On September 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This meeting is part of President Tinubu’s official visit to China, where he is engaged in strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations. Upon arrival, President Tinubu, along with President Xi, inspected a […]
Leaders Attend Burial of Former President Yar’Adua’s Mother in Katsina
Prominent Nigerian leaders gathered in Katsina on Tuesday, September 3rd, to attend the funeral of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of former President Umar Musa Yar’Adua. Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, were among the notable figures […]