IPOB leader, Kanu, remanded in DSS custody; explains why he went underground
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, be remanded at the Department of State Service (DSS) facility,…
Customs arrests 2, intercepts 45,000 litres of adulterated diesel
June 29, 2021 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested two suspects with 45,000 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel. Mr. Hussein Ejibunu, Deputy Comptroller, CGC…
PIB: Senate to debate report Thursday – Lawan
June 29,2021 The Senate will on Thursday debate the report of its joint committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) on the Petroleum Industry Bill. Senate President Ahmad Lawan disclosed…
Senate to consider N895.8bn 2021 Supplementary Budget on Wednesday
June 29, 2021 The Senate will on Wednesday consider the 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said this in his remarks on a Point…
LAGOS DISCLAIMS VIRAL POST ON NEW TRAFFIC OFFENCES, FINES
June 29, 2021 The Lagos State Government has disclaimed an online viral post titled “New Lagos Traffic Offences and Fines” being circulated on social media platforms, advising that the motoring…
Petrol Price: Nigeria engaging on appropriate pricing – Mele Kyari
June 29, 2021 The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday suggested that the inability to find an appropriate price for petrol has forced the…
Contempt Of Court: Ex-President Zuma sentenced to 15 months
June 29, 2021 South Africa’s top court on Tuesday handed former president Jacob Zuma a 15-month jail term for contempt of court following his refusal to appear before graft investigators….
Decision to borrowing to acquire 20% equity in DOR driven by the profit potential of refinery business – NNPC
June 29, 2021 The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari on Tuesday explained why the national oil company is borrowing to purchase a stake in Dangote…
COVID waves: IMF says vaccine manufacturers should shift supplies to Africa
June 19, 2021 COVID-19 infections in Africa will likely exceed previous peaks within days, underscoring the urgent need to accelerate vaccine supplies and financing to region, International Monetary Fund Managing…
Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in sub-Saharan Africa – Minister
June 29, 2021 The Minister of State, Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said that Nigeria has the highest number of Out-of-School Children in sub-Saharan Africa. Nwajiuba stated this during the inauguration…