The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Mosimi Depot, Ogun State, has urgently called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to release petroleum products worth N75.142 billion that have been paid for since June 2024. This delay in the supply of fuel has significantly contributed to the ongoing fuel scarcity in the…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has recently pledged to intensify efforts in securing Nigeria’s borders. This commitment arises amid escalating security threats, such as terrorism, banditry, and smuggling, which have plagued the nation. By reinforcing border security, Nandap aims to curtail the influx of unauthorized individuals and criminal elements,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards addressing the liquidity crisis in the power sector by making a substantial payment of N205 billion towards the N1.3 trillion debt owed to Generation Companies (Gencos). This move marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Nigerian power sector and demonstrates…
Nigerian musician Flavour N’abania has recently clarified his position in the music industry by asserting that he is not an Afrobeats artist but rather a creator of African music. This distinction highlights a broader conversation within the industry about genre classification. Afrobeats, a genre that has gained international prominence for its upbeat rhythms and fusion…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its members and affiliated organizations on high alert, warning of a possible nationwide strike. This drastic measure is being considered in response to the potential detention of NLC President Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian Police Force. The labour union’s leadership has expressed grave concerns about what they perceive…
The Appeal Court in Abuja has issued a stern directive to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, ordering him to present himself for arraignment. This significant development comes after the court set aside a judgment previously delivered by the Kogi State High Court, which had appeared to shield Yahaya Bello from prosecution. The Appeal Court’s…
In a significant leadership change at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman. This appointment comes as part of President Tinubu’s broader efforts to strengthen key government agencies with experienced and capable leadership. Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman is a distinguished academic…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh critique against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, focusing on the ongoing subsidy payments for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Atiku’s criticism follows President Tinubu’s recent approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to utilize 2023 dividends owed to the federation for subsidizing…
The Nigerian electoral community has been shaken by the sudden and tragic passing of Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State. Olaniyi Ijalaye collapsed and died in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting, leaving colleagues and officials in shock. The circumstances surrounding his untimely demise are still being pieced together as the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has swiftly responded to the police summons issued to its National President, Joe Ajaero, by calling an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC). This crucial gathering, scheduled for 8 am on Tuesday at the Olaitan Oyerinde Hall in Labour House, comes in the wake of serious allegations against…
