Kamala Harris vows to defeat Trump after Biden’s endorsement
The United States Vice-President, Kamala Harris,has expressed her gratitude for being endorsed as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential…
Inferior fuel: FG demands Dangote refinery’s diesel report, orders new test
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, is expecting fresh reports to confirm the real sulphur content of the diesel produced by the Dangote refinery…
Civilians not permitted to wear military camouflage – Army
The Nigerian Army, on Sunday, warned civilians against wearing the military camouflage, saying it remains illegal. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the wearing of military…
A’Court affirms death penalty on Dane for killing wife, daughter
The Appeal Court Lagos Division has dismissed the appeal of a Denmark national, Peter Nielsen, who was sentenced to death for killing his Nigerian wife, Zainab and daughter, Petra Nielsen. The appellate court…
Olubadan: Pressure mounts on Ladoja to accept beaded crown
Intense lobbying is underway to persuade former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, to accept the beaded crown, as dictated for his status in the revised Olubadan…
Katsina Hisbah destroys N60m alcoholic drinks
The Katsina State Hisbah Board said on Sunday it seized and destroyed alcohol drinks and illicit drugs worth N60m in the Funtua Local Government Area of the state. The Hisbah Commander in the state, Dr Aminu Usman,…
Court declines to stop Fubara from spending Rivers funds
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja has refused to shut down all expenditures of Gov. Siminalay Fubara of Rivers pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit field by the Martin Amaewhule-led…
Aliko Dangote offers to sell 650,000 bpd oil refinery to NNPC
Africa’s wealthiest man Aliko Dangote said he is willing to give up ownership of his multibillion-dollar oil refinery to the state-owned energy company NNPC Limited. The billionaire spoke as a new dispute with one…
JUST IN: Biden Endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, his deputy, as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 5, 2024 election. He made the announcement in a tweet shortly after declaring that he was quitting the…
BREAKING: Biden Bows To Pressure, Quits Presidential Race
President Joe Biden of the United States has withdrawn from the November 5 election after weeks of pressure. Biden, 81, served as deputy of Barack Obama, during his two terms as America’s number one citizen. Like…
I can’t conceive for a moment mature people calling themselves Obidients – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said he could not conceive, for a moment, of mature people calling themselves ‘Obidients.’ Soyinka was answering a question posed to him on the issue of power and freedom. He said…
I took a Round Trip on the Lagos Blue Line Metro: Here’s what I discovered
On a Wednesday morning, at around 20 minutes past 9 am, I arrived at the Blue Line Mile 2 station to experience my first train ride on Nigeria’s first electric metro rail line. Crossing the overhead pedestrian bridge,…
Nigerian Banks incur N575.168 billion in taxes in 2023 as FG plans 50% Windfall tax
In 2023, eleven Nigerian banks incurred a total of N575.168 billion in taxes, marking a significant 175% increase compared to the N209.608 billion incurred in 2022. Out of this total, N440.305 billion was…
Why we sold off our flour mill in Nigeria – Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has explained why his company decided to sell off its flour mill in Nigeria in 2019. Dangote made this disclosure to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. …
Fuel import: FG working against local refineries, operators cry out
Some local refinery operators have lamented that the announcement made by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, stating that the Federal Government would continue to import fuel, shows…
Anti-Corruption Protesters ‘Playing With Fire’ – Ugandan President Warns
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has warned the organisers of Tuesday’s anti-corruption march to drop their plans or they will face it rough.…
19 Crew Members Escape Death as Fire Guts Crude Oil Platform in Delta
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), yesterday confirmed that 19 crew members on a…
Is Betta Edu Back as Minister?
Speculations that Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, may have secretly resumed office…
Dangote challenges NMDPRA, tests diesel in the presence of House Reps leadership
says “Our diesel is the best in Nigeria, meets international standard “ ... lab test reveals 88ppm sulphur…
Why NNPCL is getting bad publicity despite giant strides — Ex-GMDs
Former Group Managing Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited have expressed dissatisfaction over the negative…
NiMet predicts three-day thundery, rainy, weather conditions from Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. The weather…
Sit-At-Home: Gov. Mbah asks Finland to repatriate Simon Ekpa
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has demanded the repatriation of a Finland-based businessman, Simon Ekpa, for his role in the…
“Reno Omokri, a verified charlatan, stop engaging him” – Ex-PDP chieftain tells Momodu
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Henry Shield, has counselled veteran journalist and PDP chieftain Aare Dele Momodu to stop engaging Reno Omokri, a former presidential media aide, on social…
“People are suffering, people are angry” – Senator Ndume criticizes Tinubu’s govt again
The senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume has continued his diatribe on the Bola Tinubu-led government. Ndume, who was recently booted out as the Senate chief whip, after criticizing…