Fresh Details Emerge as President Tinubu Prepares to Name New Ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit the names of ambassadors-designate to the Senate for screening and confirmation following his trip to…
NNPC Restricts Marketers’ Purchase of Petrol From Port Harcourt Refinery, Reveals Outlets Meant for…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has restricted the purchase of petrol from the Port Harcourt Refinery…
Stop inflicting pain on suspects – FG warns security agencies
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, warned security agencies against inflicting pain on suspects that are in detention centers. FG, through the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary,…
Trump team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees
Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s…
Tax Reform Bills: Nigerians earning below N1m annually exempted from income tax
Barring last-minute changes, the Senate will pass the controversial Tax Reform Bills today, exempting those earning below N1 million per annum from the tax net. Vanguard gathered that most lawmakers who were…
Why we broke Nigeria into 12 states — Gowon
Former Head of state and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given insight into why he championed the creation of states in Nigeria, among others, while he was in the office as head of state, even…
Naira depreciation boosts foreign portfolio investments by 155.5 %
Foreign Portfolio Investments, FPIs, on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reached a new high with total value of transactions at N744.34 billion in the ten months ended October 31, 2024 (10M’24), the highest…
N8.8bn spent on damaged transmission towers – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has disclosed that it has spent approximately N8.8 billion to repair 128 vandalised…
Major Marketers Suspend Petrol Import, Now Source from Dangote Refinery
•Lifted 148m litres from refinery in 10 weeks Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria…
Fubara Begins Payment of N85,000 Minimum Wage to Rivers Workers
Workers in the Rivers State government civil service yesterday commended the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara for implementing the N85,000…
Why I Shunned Partisan Politics – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), has explained why he refused to align with any of the nation’s political parties or joined partisan politics in the country. The 90-year old elder statesman gave…
FBI’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Wales
US and British authorities says one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists was arrested in Wales after more than 20 years on the run on Tuesday. Daniel Andreas San Diego, who has ties to animal rights extremist…
Man City not ‘stable’, says Guardiola after Feyenoord collapse
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said a 3-3 draw in the Champions League against Feyenoord felt like another defeat after his side blew a 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes on Tuesday. A point did snap City’s…
‘They want to cancel my show in Nigeria over economy comment’ – Davido
Afrobeats star Davido has hinted that his much-anticipated December show in Nigeria is being threatened to be canceled following his controversial remarks about the country’s economy. The singer made headlines…
Teen schoolgirl apologises over lie that led to beheading of French teacher
A teenager whose lies about her teacher are accused of contributing to the educator’s murder by an Islamist radical apologised to his family in a French court on Tuesday. Eight people have been on trial since early…
PDP Crisis: Let Wike Go, Nothing Will Happen – Segun Sowunmi
Otunba Segun Showunmi, a prominent politician and former spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, has stirred the political waters with his recent call for…
Reps approves $75 oil benchmark, 2.06 mbpd, N1400/$ exchange rate as 2025 budget gets boost
The House of Representatives has adopted projected oil benchmark prices of $75, $76.2, and $75.3 per barrel for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. This decision aims to provide a stable foundation for Nigeria’s…
Reps Probe DisCos Over Failure To Replace Obsolete Metres
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, mandated its committee on power to investigate the failure of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace obsolete metres and improve infrastructure, including the…
𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐒𝐀 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointment takes effect from November 14,…
Port Harcourt Refinery sells petrol at N1,045 per litre – PETROAN PRO
The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has begun selling Premium Motor Spirit at N1,045 per litre, a price N75 higher than the N970 per litre offered by Dangote Refinery, the Petroleum Products Retail…
Yahaya Bello calms supporters as judge stages walkout over rowdiness
Maryann Anenih, judge of the federal capital territory (FCT) high court, left the courtroom abruptly after…
OGUNCCIMA Hails Dangote Refinery’s Impact on Nigeria’s Economy, Private Sector
The Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has praised the monumental contributions of…
Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty To 16-Count Charge
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This was after he honoured the invitation of the…
I Will Do Whatever It Takes To Ensure President Tinubu Releases Nnamdi Kanu – Bianca Ojukwu Vows
Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stated that she would ensure President Bola Tinubu…