Nigeria’s fuel market faces growing uncertainties as oil marketers express concerns over the delayed announcement of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The landing cost of imported PMS has now reaced approximately N1,120 per litre, sparking fears that locally produced petrol from the Dangote…
In a landmark ruling, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully prosecuted 17 individuals involved in internet fraud in Benin City. Justice Igho Braimoh of the Edo State High Court delivered the verdict, convicting the fraudsters of various charges relating to internet fraud. The convicts were handed prison sentences ranging from two to three…
Portable, a rising star in the Nigerian music industry, has always been known for his vibrant and sometimes controversial persona. However, his relationship with fellow Nigerian artist Zlatan Ibile has often been a subject of public interest, with rumors of a falling-out between the two. Zlatan, who played a pivotal role in boosting Portable’s early…
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a crucial conference focusing on workers’ rights and social justice. The NLC, in a swift…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest sympathies to the families who have suffered immense losses due to the catastrophic petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State. The tragic accident, which claimed 48 lives, has left the community reeling with grief and devastation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his message of…
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirming financial autonomy for local governments is a historic moment for governance at the grassroots level in Nigeria. This landmark verdict, which ends the long-standing practice of state governors controlling local government funds via joint accounts, marks a turning point in Nigeria’s political structure. For years, local governments, the third…
The internal crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) has escalated, as National Chairman Julius Abure recently accused several prominent party members, including the 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and activist Aisha Yesufu, of mismanaging funds allocated for the election campaign. Julius Abure, in a public statement, sought to address allegations that he and the party’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of fraud. Shuaibu faces a seven-count indictment, including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretenses, totaling N100 million. The charges against him by EFCC involve serious allegations of…
On Sunday, a devastating fuel tanker crash in the Agaie area of north-central Niger State, Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of 48 individuals. The tanker, which was also transporting cattle, collided under circumstances that led to the vehicle catching fire. Abdullahi Baba-Arab, the Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), reported that at…
In a heartwarming event, Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, celebrated his wife Ivy Ifeoma’s baby shower with family and close friends. The intimate gathering marked a significant milestone for the couple, who have continued to keep fans intrigued with their low-key yet public relationship. Rudeboy shared moments from the event on social…
