Nigerian Journalist Rufai Oseni: Families Can’t Survive on N400k, N500k, or N600k Salaries in Lagos
Nigerian journalist Rufai Oseni has voiced concerns about the increasing financial struggles many Lagos residents face. During a segment on Arise TV, he highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s economic challenges, stating that even salaries as high as N400k, N500k, or N600k are no longer enough to support a family in Lagos. Oseni questioned the confusion […]
Fuel Queues Are Finally Over in Nigeria – Otedola
Nigerians can now say goodbye to the long-standing issue of fuel queues, according to businessman Femi Otedola. On Sunday, Otedola confirmed that the country has entered a new era as the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) began loading petrol from Dangote Refinery. Otedola, owner of Geregu Power Plant, celebrated this milestone and praised President […]
Telcos Start Disconnecting 66 Million Phone Lines Over NIN-SIM Policy
Telecom companies in Nigeria have begun cutting off 66 million phone lines that have not been linked to the National Identification Number (NIN). This is part of a government effort to enforce the NIN-SIM linkage policy, aimed at improving national security and making it easier to identify phone users. As of March 2024, out of […]
Sowore Shares Experience After Brief Detention, Says His Bag Is Still Missing
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has shared the details of what happened after he was briefly detained at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. The incident occurred upon his arrival in Nigeria on Sunday. According to Sowore, he was stopped by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) upon entering the country. He explained that this was not […]
Dangote Refutes NNPCL’s Claim of Selling Petrol at ₦898 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has denied reports from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that it sold petrol to them at a high price of ₦898 per litre. According to a statement made on Sunday, Anthony Chiejina, a spokesperson for the Dangote Refinery, dismissed NNPCL’s claim, calling it both “misleading” and “deceitful.” He said, “Our […]
NNPCL Reveals Petrol Prices Across Nigeria After Dangote Refinery Delivery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the estimated retail prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across various states for September 2024. These prices are based on the latest supply from Dangote Refinery. Nationwide Petrol Price BreakdownAccording to NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the new petrol prices were released following […]
Abia Polytechnic Staff Celebrate as Governor Otti Pays Old Salary Debts (Videos)
On Friday, September 13, 2024, staff of Abia State Polytechnic in Aba were seen rejoicing after receiving their long-awaited salary arrears. The moment was captured in a video that quickly gained attention online, showing the staff kneeling to thank God and offering prayers for the state governor, Alex Otti. This celebration follows the state government’s […]
Nigerian Man Released from Death Row in Indonesia Thanks to Pro Bono Lawyer
Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been released from prison after several years, thanks to the dedicated work of Nigerian lawyer Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. Ogebe, based in Washington, D.C., took on Ihejirika’s case pro bono, believing that Ihejirika had been wrongly convicted. His efforts included presenting the […]
Nigeria Police Discover Illegal Refinery and Arrest Four Suspects
The Nigeria Police’s Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) recently made a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal oil activities. Officers uncovered an illegal petroleum refinery operating in Rivers State. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the raid took place on Thursday. The […]
Lawyer Sues Tinubu, Police Council, and Others Over Alleged Unlawful Extension of IGP’s Tenure
An Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Maxwell Opara, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council over what he claims is an unlawful extension of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s term. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges the […]