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 had on Wednesday announced that Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Market would commence on Sunday. […]
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. The Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the debt, highlighting the severe financial strain it has imposed on the company’s operations. “NNPC Ltd […]
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has revoked the contract for the construction of a five-kilometre road in Garko Local Government Area (LGA) due to the contractor’s alleged failure to mobilise to the site. Tofa quoted the governor to have assured the people of the LGA that “a new and reliable contractor will be appointed […]
Babatunde Faro, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, says the party will salvage the state from underdevelopment if won the November governorship election. Faro, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Akure, said that the party was positioned as a viable alternative, and ready […]
Since taking office, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has drawn praise and criticism for its economic and financial decisions. One of the most debated allocations in President Tinubu’s administration is the budget set aside for the office of the First Lady. This office has historically operated with minimal official funding, primarily because it is not constitutionally recognised. […]
This development comes after the refinery, which boasts a 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, successfully conducted a test run of its petrol production. Industry insiders have confirmed that the product will soon be available. A government source, who wished to remain anonymous, disclosed to Punch that the Federal Government and the Dangote Group are currently ironing out the […]
The Boing Luxury Estates on Monday donated three drones to the Zone 17 Police Command comprising Ondo and Ekiti States to tackle insecurity in the zone. Presenting the drones to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police( AIG) in charge of the Zone, Abiodun Asabi, at the Zonal headquarters in Akure, Ory Akinseloyin, the Managing Director of the company, […]
With Nigeria currently in the grip of a severe and prolonged fuel scarcity, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has found itself in a dire financial situation, owing petrol suppliers a staggering $6 billion.NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, acknowledged this financial strain, which has raised concerns about the sustainability of the nation’s fuel […]
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, a British national, wanted for allegedly orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government led by President Bola Tinubu. This announcement was made on Monday by the Force spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. […]
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended two persons over suspected involvement in drug trafficking in the state. John said that operatives from the command raided the residence of the suspects at Ring Road 3, Uyo, on Saturday. “We recovered one Nitro Air rifle affixed with a detachable telescope, one SID Sauer […]
