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…
BREAKING: Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe Emerges New NBA President
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Mazi Afam Josiah Chigwe SAN as its new National President. Chigwe…
Dangote counters NMDPRA, says refinery’s petroleum products compliant with standards
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has refuted claims that petroleum products from his refinery are substandard. Dangote rejected the allegations on Saturday when members of the house of representatives…
EFCC Arraigns Forex Broker Over ‘N2bn Scam’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Rufus John Isip, a self-acclaimed forex broker, for alleged N2 billion investment scam in Akwa Ibom State. Isip was arraigned before Justice C.…
Anti-Dangote refinery comments: Nigerians demand removal of NMDPRA boss
Nigerians have called out the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, Farouk Ahmed, for saying the diesel produced by the $20bn Dangote refinery is inferior to the ones imported…
Gunmen Kill 18 In Benue Community
Gunmen have reportedly killed 18 people in an attack launched on villagers in Mbacher Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses told our correspondent in Makurdi, the state…
Trump, A Danger To The World, Says Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has described former US President Donald Trump as a consummate liar. In an interview with TheNEWS as part of activities to mark his 90th birthday, Soyinka said the US Republican…
How Abuja Fish Seller Stole Expensive Gold, Sold For N60m – Police
The Police said they have arrested three suspects over house breaking, robbery of gold and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing in…
We’ll Appeal $220m Fine By FCCPC – Meta
WhatsApp says its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. The…
Trump vows to end Russian-Ukrainian war after conversation with Zelenskyy
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country’s war with Russia. “I appreciate President…
Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, along with other lawmakers, paid a visit to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on Saturday. The visit was aimed at demonstrating solidarity…
Rivers crisis: Wabara backs PDP govs over resolution to stand by Fubara
Former Senate President and Chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended the PDP Governors over their resolution to stand by Gov.…
‘We’ll win’ – Biden refuses to step down
US President Joe Biden is looking forward to “getting back on the campaign trail next week”. This fortified his commitment to stick in the race as more Democrats on Friday called for him to step aside as the…
I don’t belong to APC , but appreciate Tinubu’s bold reforms – Okupe
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, says he is not a member of the ruling APC but appreciates the bold reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu.…
Shaibu dumps PDP for APC
REINSTATED Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the People Democratic Party. Shaibu made the move alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led…
Presidency planning to frame, arrest Peter Obi over planned nationwide protest – Media Office
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has raised the alarm over a plot to frame its principal and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, to pave the way for his…