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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his disappointment at the way Nigerians are responding to the nation’s current economic challenges, stating that he had expected more visible reactions from citizens, particularly the youth. In an interview with Igbere TV, Amaechi lamented the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and other economic pressures. […]

The Plateau State Government has extended the public holiday for the ongoing local government election to Thursday. A statement on Wednesday issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau said the extension of the public holiday to Thursday is to enable those who travelled to return. It read, “His Excellency, the Executive Governor […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday said cybercrime poses significant threats to national security. Egbetokun said this while declaring open the maiden Nigerian Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF NCCC) 2024 Cybersecurity Week with the theme “Secure Our World”. Represented by Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Finance […]

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the payment of N10 million each to the families of the police officers who died in a fatal motor accident in Kano State. A total of five police officers lost their lives, while 11 were injured in the accident, which occurred on the Zaria-Kano Expressway as […]

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the House Committee on Constitutional Review to permanently address the delay in justice delivery in the country in a bid to restore the confidence of the common man in the judiciary. This followed the adoption of a motion titled, ‘The Need to Review Nigeria’s Justice and Judicial System […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across the country. In a statement signed by its president, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the NLC demanded an immediate reversal of the price hike and criticized the government’s focus on raising fuel prices. […]

The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved new rates for the issuance of national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, effective from 1st November 2024. The board recently announced the adjustment as part of efforts to enhance the quality and security features of these identification items, aligning with international best practices. According to the newly […]

The recent surge in fuel prices across Nigeria has sparked widespread frustration and anger among citizens, as they grapple with the escalating cost of living. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPCL) has once again raised the pump price of petrol, this time from N898 to N1,030 per liter, following its exit as a middleman […]

Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja yesterday convicted and sentenced a head teacher, Benjamin Ogba, to life imprisonment for defiling two under-aged girls, both seven years. Justice Abiola Soladoye jailed Ogba for the rest of his life after holding that the Lagos State government had proven […]

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has advised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to discontinue the operation of the Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri refineries. This announcement came as Lokpobiri urged the NNPCL to acquire a larger equity stake in Dangote Refinery. Lokpobiri disclosed this on Tuesday at the […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of defying a court judgment. Wike made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. Wike emphasized the importance of obeying court rulings, warning that disregarding them could lead to chaos and the breakdown of […]

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that his administration will not fold its hands and watch sponsored political thugs run amok, committing arson in the state. He assured that, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and the Directorate of State Services (DSS), measures would be taken to uncover those behind the recent […]