Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The ongoing construction of the federal government’s multi-billion Naira “Renewed Hope” Bio-Methanol Pilot Plant in Akpugo, Enugu State, has been halted by the Chairmen of Nkanu West and Nkanu East Local Governments, Mr. John Ogbodo and Mr. Sidney Edeh, respectively. Reports indicate that the two council leaders, accompanied by police […]
Over 23m barrels of crude traded as civil societies knock cabal Damilola Aina, Ismaeel Uthman and Babatunde Titilola : The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has sought a reduction in the price of petrol across the country. The group urged the Dangote refinery to consider reducing its ex-depot price […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has denied reports that it invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race on its platform. Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, denied the reports in an interview with BBC Hausa, saying the party did not issue its presidential […]
Nigeria has made its first full payment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) levy in 19 years, contributing N85.54 billion and $54 million for 2023 and part of 2024. Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, made the announcement during the 66th ordinary summit of ECOWAS in […]
🇨🇳 Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly rejected Donald Trump’s invitation for a history-making guest appearance at next month’s presidential inauguration. The snub, reported by CBS News, will come as a blow to the president-elect and his plans for a spectacular swearing-in event on January 20 to mark his return […]
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has in a landmark cabinet reshuffling, sacked his Secretary to the Government, Abdullahi Bichi and Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi and redeployed his Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam. The hints were dropped by the Governor Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawkin Tofa, explaining that SSG Bichi […]
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to promoting sports through the construction of six mini-stadiums across the state. He made this commitment while receiving the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and members of its state chapter at the Government […]
The Nigerian cocoa industry has experienced a recent surge in demand and profitability, with data indicating that the country’s annual cocoa volume of 250,000 tonnes is now valued at over $6 billion. Adding to the cocoa industry’s sweet success, Nigerian cocoa farmers and exporters had a bountiful first half of 2024, […]
The failure of the Federal Capital Territory Administration under Nyesom Wike to submit its recommendations regarding state police has again stalled resolutions that would culminate in its formation. At the National Economic Council NEC meeting chaired by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Thursday, 36 states submitted their recommendations with […]
…CHARGES THEM TO TAKE THE WAR TO CRIMINALS 1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 presented 50 brand new operational vehicles to the security agencies in the FCT to support the fight against insecurity. 2. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the […]