2027: ‘Stop lying at 80’, Kwankwaso blasts Atiku Mr Kwankwaso says people 80 years old are lying, describing it as the foundation of the problems of Nigeria. by Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu December 30, 2024 The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has denied being […]
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Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture Of $49,700 Recovered From Ex-INEC REC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Sokoto State during the 2023 general elections, News360 Nigeria reports. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite following […]
Warri Refinery Runs At 60% Capacity — Kyari –
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has revealed that the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has resumed operations at 60 per cent capacity in Warri, Delta State. This update was shared by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of […]
Telecom Operators Threaten To Shut Down Services In Some Parts Of Nigeria
Tariff review: Telecom operators threaten to shut down services in some parts of Nigeria Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have threatened to shut down their services in some parts of the country next year if their demand for tariff review is not considered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The operators […]
Local Refining, Investment Decisions Top Nigeria’s 2024 Energy Gains
Nigeria’s refining renaissance and the removal of petrol subsidies delivered key wins in Africa’s biggest oil-producing country this year, though persistent issues like underinvestment and underperforming oil output threatened to undermine the country’s energy sector’s progress. The 2024 kickoff of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals was almost like a dream […]
Direct Payment Of Allocation To Councils Begins Next Month
Barring any last-minute change of plan, councils will begin to get direct allocation from the Federation Account next month. It will begin with the disbursement of this month’s allocation to the tiers of government, a source told our correspondent at the weekend. The direct receipt from the Federation Account Allocation […]
Ooni Ex-Queen’s Supporters Demand Justice, Video Proves Govt Aware Of Funfair
12,000 Ooni ex-queen’s supporters demand justice as video proves govt aware of funfair No fewer than 12,000 supporters of Prophetess Naomi Ogunwusi, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have demanded justice for her, describing her arrest, arraignment and remand in a custodial facility as unfair. […]
2021 Audit: ‘CBN Can’t Account For N2.73tr Interests On Ways & Means Advances
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (AOGF) has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allegedly misappropriated over N4.4 trillion the interest it charged on the Ways and Means advances it granted to the government. It said the apex bank treated the Ways and Means advances as if they […]
CAF Sanctions Libya Again Over Benin Republic Incident During Afcon Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000 and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors. In a statement on Sunday, CAF charged Libya with “misconduct” during and after the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification game against the Benin […]
Aisha Buhari, Governors, And Dignitaries Attend 2024 Calabar Carnival
Nigeria’s former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, made a remarkable appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party on Saturday, radiating elegance and style. Eyes Of Lagos reports, Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the vibrant celebration, renowned for its colorful costumes, energetic performances, and lively atmosphere. Dressed in […]