President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, who passed away on Monday at 73. In a related development, former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has described the passing of Chief Dubem Onyia as a monumental loss to Nigeria … Read more
The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has reduced to N774.72 per litre, leading to a price competition in the downstream oil sector. On Tuesday, major oil marketers reacted to this change by adjusting their pricing strategies, challenging the N825 per litre loading cost set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry players revealed that the recent … Read more
An aide to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has stated that his principal might re-issue an invitation to the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly. Recall that Fubara had invited the lawmakers for a meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. The governor’s invitation to the lawmakers followed the recent Supreme Court judgment … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said only strict adherence to the rule of law would bring lasting peace and prosperity to Rivers State. Addressing some political leaders from the state on Tuesday at State House, Abuja, Tinubu stressed that respect for the judiciary was crucial to democracy and harmony. The president, during the meeting with … Read more
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action in resolving the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, warning that continued instability in the oil-rich region could have dire consequences for national peace and economic stability. During a high-profile visit to the State House in Abuja on … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara may extend a fresh invitation to the 27 lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike as part of his ongoing efforts to restore peace in the state. Recall that on Sunday, Fubara, through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, invited the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly for a meeting … Read more
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed disappointment following his team’s elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, March 11. Arne Slot believes that PSG knocked out Liverpool from the Champions League because his side “ran out of luck” despite an impressive performance. The Reds had secured a narrow 1-0 … Read more
The lawmaker representing Yobe North Senatorial District, Ahmed Lawan has denied ever taking sides with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President in the event that led to the former’s suspension. Lawan in a statement issued by his media aide, Ezrel Tabiowo, said he only made comments in line with procedures and the need to uphold … Read more
Gunmen disguised in military uniforms have kidnapped the village head of Dnako in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, HRH Etsu Yuda Garba, along with his two grandchildren and five other residents. The attack took place around 12:03 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a resident, Mr Tanko Baba. He reported that the kidnappers, armed with … Read more
The price war in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector escalated further on Tuesday as major oil marketers moved to offer petrol at rates lower than the ₦825 per litre ex-depot price set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Naija News reports that this development follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has dropped … Read more