Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State reflected on the shift in political allegiance, noting how those who once vocally supported his mandate turned against him. He recalled how he was harshly criticized during that period but remained calm and assured. He stated that, with time, the situation would unfold and the truth would become clear, … Read more
Sheni, an electrician based in Lagos state, has been electrocuted while fixing some wiring connections at the UNILAG Estate in the Magodo area of Lagos state. Power restoration leads to tragic death of electrician The electrician tragically passed away on Thursday, January 2, at about 5:00pm on New Year’s Day. As reported by The Punch, … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of exacerbating divisions within the state. Okocha said instead of the Governor extending an olive branch and promoting peace among citizens, he started the new year on the wrong foot. The APC chieftain rebuked Fubara’s choice to … Read more
Valencia made significant progress by agreeing to a loan deal for Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq, who is currently contracted to Real Sociedad. According to Diario AS, Real Sociedad has approved Umar Sadiq’s loan move to Mestalla for the remainder of the season. His arrival is anticipated next week, although it will mean he misses Friday’s … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded sharply to Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate after he issued a gloomy New Year message claiming that Nigeria’s political, economic, and security situations are worsening. Obi, in his message, suggested that the country is on a downward trajectory, fueling … Read more
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for wider consultations on the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. He praised Tinubu for the proposed bills, however, insisted that Nigerians were not sufficiently educated before the bills were introduced. Kalu asserted that the economic reforms embarked upon by the incumbent … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery, with a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, and the Kaduna Refinery are currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation aimed at achieving world-class standards. According to the NNPCL, the work carried out on the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery … Read more
MTN Nigeria has submitted a proposal to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) seeking approval for a 100% increase in service tariffs, citing mounting operational pressures. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, disclosed this during an interview with Arise TV, explaining that the move is aimed at ensuring the telecom sector’s sustainability amidst escalating costs. … Read more
A recent speech given by President Tinubu was lauded by Anthony Kila, who said that it successfully underlined the president’s role in unifying and safeguarding the interests of Nigerians while simultaneously encouraging optimism. This appreciation was expressed during an interview on Arise TV from 4:36. The inclusion of defined timelines and conversations on inflation, in … Read more
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the welfare of workers was protected in the bills. Naija News reported that NLC demanded the withdrawal of the bills from the National Assembly for more consultation. In a statement on his X … Read more