Breaking News

Month: September 2024

Atiku reacts as NNPC admits $6bn debt to petrol suppliers

The NNPCL said it is collaborating with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to maintain a consistent supply of petroleum products nationwide. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its lack of transparency following the company’s admission of a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers. This admission…

Read More

How bandits reached military vehicle after troops’ tactical withdrawal

As the situation escalated, troops intervened but were forced to abandon the APC truck when it got stuck. In a startling development, bandits led by notorious kingpin Bello Turji have gained access to a military Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in Zamfara State following a tactical withdrawal by Nigerian troops. The incident, which has sparked concern,…

Read More

Fuel scarcity may worsen as NNPCL admits $6bn debt to petrol suppliers

Soneye said that the financial strain had placed considerable pressure on the company and posed a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is experiencing financial strain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. Olufemi Soneye,…

Read More

Former Gov Lalong’s commissioner dumps APC

Garga did not state his next political destination, but a source close to him said he would move to the rival People’s Democratic Party. Dayyabu Garga, a Commissioner in the administration of former Plateau governor Simon Lalong, has resigned from his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Garga, who was commissioner in two ministries…

Read More

4 die as careless driver causes accident in Osun

Sokumbi said the injured persons had been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment with corpses of the dead victims deposited at a morgue. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says four persons lost their lives in Sunday’s accident that occurred on the Osun-Ondo expressway. Taofeeq Sokumbi, Osun Sector Commander, disclosed this in…

Read More

APC wins all 21 chairmanship seats, 225 ward councillors in Kebbi LG polls

Muhammad-Mera expressed joy that the exercise was peaceful and hitch-free and commended the security agencies and all other stakeholders for their invaluable support. The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC), on Sunday, declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s local council polls in the state. Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad-Mera, Chairman of the…

Read More

Zamfara Gov appoints Sheikh Gumi’s brother Chairman, Security Trust Fund

Nakwada said Lawal approved Gumi’s appointment based on his credentials as well as the quality leadership he exhibited while in active military service. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Abdulkadir Gumi (rtd) as Acting Chairman of the Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees. This is contained in a statement issued…

Read More

NAF special forces kill notorious terrorist kingpin, 5 others in Kaduna

The troops eliminated all the terrorists and recovered five Dane guns, a locally fabricated sub-machine gun, and live ammunition. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have eliminated a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF,…

Read More

Lagos residents rejoice as Sanwo-Olu reopens 25% discount food market

The temporary markets operated on Sundays to provide selected food items at a 25 per cent discount. Residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende area of Lagos State on Sunday expressed joy over the reopening of the ‘Ounjè Eko’ Discount Market initiative of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state government…

Read More

Ghanaian who won Sharks Quiz secures software engineering job at Apple

Faith Sobe Cyril, a recent graduate of Academic City University College and winner of season 3 of the Ghanaian Sharks Quiz, has landed a Software Engineering role at Apple in London, United Kingdom. Cyril, who graduated with first-class honours from Academic City College in Ghana, has consistently demonstrated remarkable academic prowess. His latest achievement is…

Read More