Government bows to pressure, suspends planned petrol subsidy removal
The Nigerian government has shelved the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products in the country. The suspension of the plan was announced late Monday by the Minister of Finance,…
NDLEA Declares War on Cartels behind methamphetamine, also known as Mkpuri Mmiri
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has vowed to locate and dismantle the cartels sponsoring the production and sale of methamphetamine in the country. Methamphetamine, popularly known as Mkpuru Mmiri,…
General Abdulsalami Debunks Rumours of Foul Play in Abiola’s Death
One of the major players in the events surrounding the death of Chief MKO Abiola, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (now retd.) and Nigeria’s Head of State at the time, has debunked…
As NEC shifts Decision on Petroleum Subsidy to June, Workers, others Warn
The National Economic Council has declared it will take a decision on the knotty issue of petroleum subsidy removal in June, when the existing subsidy will cease. The announcement came…
Bello, Niger Governor Endorses Tinubu’s 2023 presidential Bid
The governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has given his backing to the presidential bid by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The…
Tinubu Apologizes for saying Permanent Voter Cards have Expired
The National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has apologised for his misleading claim that the Permanent Voter Cards have expired. Tinubu, who has declared his plans to contest…
Lagos to deploy two-speed trains procured from U.S. for city service
The Lagos State government has acquired two-speed trains from the United States for deployment on the State’s Red Line rail project. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led the government’s team that conducted…
Abia Court orders FG to pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn, render Apology
An Abia State High Court presided on Wednesday awarded a N1bn damage in favour of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra against the Federal Government.…
National Assembly Reinserts Direct primaries into Electoral Bill
The National Assembly on Wednesday gave its nod to the direct and indirect primary clauses to be inserted into the Electoral Bill. This, therefore, led to the re-amendment of the…
Kanu pleads not Guilty to fresh terrorism charge
… hearing adjourned to Feb. 16 Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the fresh amended 15-count terrorism charge that…