Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo demands Tinubu, Atiku, Obi withdraw from 2027 race
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, has called for President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to withdraw from…
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Abuja/FCT
JUST IN: “Arrest Wike Now” – Northern Youths Question FG over Silence on Threats by FCT Minister
Northern youths under the canopy of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF), have called for the immediate arrest and sacking of Minister of the Federal Capital…
Security
Police poisoned me twice, one succeeded – PIDOMNIGERIA alleges
Embattled investigative journalist and whistle-blower, Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri popularly known as PIDOMNIGERIA, on Tuesday alleged plots by the Nigeria Police Force to poison him. PIDOMNIGERIA alleged…
Nigeria’s power generation hits 5,313MW, first time in 3 years
Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313mw, the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has said. He made this known in a statement…
Business
FEC to determine price of petrol from our refinery – Dangote
Businessman, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday revealed that the Federal Executive Council is working on a new pricing arrangement for petrol produced from the Dangote Refinery. The…
Education
Education Minister: Don’t jump the gun on ‘dots’
The Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman, last week in a popular Channels Television programme Sunday Politics had his mind closed against all arguments for those he called…
Security
ISWAP Claims Responsibility For 87 Murdered in Yobe
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has taken credit for the recent attack where no fewer than 87 people were killed in Yobe State.…
Business
Dangote To Supply 25 Million Litres of Petrol To HouseHolds in September – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the Dangote refinery is expected to supply 25 million liters of petrol daily this…
Security
Defence Chiefs Visit Sokoto to Tackle Banditry, Terrorism
Following a Presidential order, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, have arrived at the Headquarters…
Security
Police Officer Dead As Gunmen Attack, Burn Police Station in Anambra
A police officer was killed after gunmen attacked the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters and Oba Civic Centre in Anambra State, throwing petrol bombs at the facilities.…