Femi Adesina has declared that former President Muhammadu Buhari refused to remove subsidies on petrol due to his love and consideration for the Nigerian masses. Adesina, who served as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Buhari during the latter’s eight-year tenure, described his former principal as a friend of the downtrodden. He said…
Oyo State Government has confirmed the loss of several lives during a stampede at a children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Basorun in Ibadan on Wednesday morning. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement, disclosed that the majority of the victims were children. “The government has swiftly…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has debunked claims that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited used a $1 billion loan secured through a crude forward sale agreement to support the refinery during a liquidity crisis. Dangote Refinery issued the rebuttal in a statement by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony…
Nigerian businesses experienced a slight economic boost in November 2024, but persistent structural challenges kept performance subdued. According to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Index for November, the Current Business Index was recorded at -2.74, an improvement from October’s -23.24, yet indicative of weak overall activity. Power Supply and Forex Liquidity Top Business Constraints Frequent power…
If indulging in tasty homemade festive drinks is something you’re planning on doing this Christmas, you’ll need a trusty blender or juicer to make the process effortless and enjoyable. You could be whipping up fresh juices for a detox or creating creamy cocktails to impress your guests, either way, these appliances are invaluable. This is…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested over 30 individuals, including a young woman, Blessing Ibuku, who was detained in connection with the tragic death of her 10-month-old child. The suspects, apprehended for various criminal activities such as robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder, were paraded on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the police headquarters…
It’s Nollywood season, and I bet you can’t keep up with the plethora of “star-studded” movies coming out every other day. Now picture this, a new movie drops, and the poster is packed with the biggest names in the industry. Your favourite A-listers are all lined up, and you think to yourself, “This has to…
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved an extension of maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil and public service from three months to six months. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s Head of Service, Dr Innocent Eteng, on Wednesday in Calabar. The governor noted that the new policy…
Three men have been sentenced to death by hanging by the Delta State High Court in Ibusa for the 2016 kidnapping and murder of Obi Edward Akaeze Ofulue III, the traditional ruler of Ubulu-Uku. Nearly nine years after the crime, the court convicted Suleiman Musa, Garba Abubakar, and Haruna for their involvement in the killing,…
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have apprehended 27 persons for alleged unlawful acts of street begging. Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a post he shared on his X handle @tokunbo_wahab on Wednesday. Wahab said that the agency carried out the operation on Tuesday. “The task…
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