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Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, from N950 to N890, effective Saturday, 1st February 2025. This decision comes in response to a positive outlook in global energy markets and a decrease in international crude oil prices. The refinery aims for this price cut to lower petrol costs…
In a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s economic landscape, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). This appointment reflects Tinubu’s commitment to empowering leaders and fostering a business-friendly ecosystem. Princess Zahrah, an accomplished entrepreneur and technology expert with a background in software…
As He calls on FG to provide funds for Affordable Housing The immediate past President of the Real Estate Developer’s Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Dr. Aliyu Oroji Wamakko has warned Estate Developers across the Country to be weary of the Managing Director of Moure Consult Ltd Sadiq Dalhatu Ado over his fraudulent tendencies. Dr. Wamakko…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of six soldiers killed during a pre-dawn attack on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. The assault, carried out last Saturday by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), saw the insurgents setting fire to the base and destroying military…
The Senior Pastor of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Chibuzor Chinyere, has expressed deep displeasure over the demolition of a section of the church’s premises along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). The demolition, carried out on Wednesday, reportedly aimed to facilitate development projects. However, the action displaced pupils…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that the Federal Government is closely monitoring the outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), classifying the country’s risk level as “moderate.” The agency assured Nigerians that proactive safety measures are being implemented to bolster the nation’s preparedness and response capacity. In a public health advisory…
The FCT Police Command would like to inform the public about the recovery of a day-old baby who was abandoned along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape. On January 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, officers from the Juvenile and Women Care Section (JWC) of the Mpape…
Bama was overrun by Boko Haram militants in 2014, but was liberated by the Nigerian military in March 2015. Governor Zulum announced this approval on Thursday during a visit to the Shehu of Bama, Dr Umar Kyari Umar Elkanemi, at his palace in Bama town. His administration has already constructed nine major water projects across…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four minors for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the Guzape area. The suspects, identified as Matthew Vincent (15), Timothy Shedrack (15), Moses Vincent (11), and Lucky Enock, were caught following a complaint made to the Guzape Police Station. Residents reported suspicious activity at…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has said that the committee will continue to provide support and resources to enhance the capabilities of the military and well-being of armed forces personnel. Ex-Senate President Lawan Assures on well-being of Armed Forces personnel. Senator Lawan gave the assurance when…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu Nigeria has refuted allegations made by the Niger authorities regarding the involvement of Nigerian security forces in the recent attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline. This controversy followed an attack alleged to the Lakurawa terrorist group, which occurred on December 13, 2024, in Gaya, located in the Dosso Region of Niger Republic….
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Walson-Jack, has reiterated the importance of professionalism in protocol and public engagement within Nigeria’s civil service. Speaking at the opening of a three-day service-wide protocol training programme in Abuja, Mrs Walson-Jack highlighted the need for protocol officers, personal assistants, and public relations officers…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has officially promoted two of his military aides by decorating them with their new ranks. The two aides were among the successful candidates from the recent Nigerian Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Promotion Board. Former Warrant Officer Dada Patrick Bunmi was promoted…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu African School of Diplomacy and International Relations (ASDIR) & African Academic Achievers Awards in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast. United Kingdom, organized the 4th Edition, 2024 Annual Public Lecture Series, Award of Honorary Doctorate Degree themed EDUCATIONAL RENAISSANCE: THE FUTURE OF WORK AND ECONOMIC EVOLUTION IN AFRICA. The event aims to pay…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, praised Nigeria’s hospitality and highlighted energy projects, including the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and renewable energy initiatives, aimed at improving energy access and sustainability. The intra-regional trade which is currently put at 12-13%, remains a key topic, while the Ministers discussed the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, sends his warmest greetings and congratulations to the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi on the occasion of their National Day. This was contained in a statement signed by…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu Senator Ned Munir Nwoko was appointed as the chairman of the newly established Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation. A historic announcement made during the Wednesday plenary session of 17th July, 2024. His appointment marks a critical moment for Nigeria and other African nations, as there are ramped up efforts to confront…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Science and Technology, Korokorosei in Bayelsa State for teaching, instructions and research in science and technology. Sequel to the presentation and consideration of the general principles of the bill, sponsored by Senator Benson Konbowel, PDP Bayelsa…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Nigeria Government has congratulated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic victory as the first Female President of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who has served as Namibia’s Vice-President, emerged victorious in the recently-concluded national election. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that Nigeria hailed the Namibian electorate for…
