The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, has dropped to N981/litre, according to data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria on Thursday. The petrol landing…
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Economist warns against monopoly, says “Nigeria not ripe for total subsidy removal”
An economist and public affairs analyst, Dr Samson Simon has urged the Federal Government not to heed advice for the total removal of subsidy on petrol. Simon, who is the Chief…
ASUU threaten strike, gives FG 14-day ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve several lingering issues. ASUU is seeking the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU…
EFCC Breaks Silence On Alleged N15m Bribe Paid To Official By Bobrisky
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday, ordered immediate investigation of alleged bribery allegations imputed to some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye,…
Meet Monday Okpebholo— Here’s 10 things to know about Edo governor-elect
Senator Monday Okpebholo has been declared the winner of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the…
Edo Guber: Traders spotted in early morning transactions at new Benin market
Traders at the new Benin market on Friday defied the restriction of movement order by the police to engage in a brisk business on the day of the Edo governorship election. …
BREAKING: Nigerian lecturer seeks to shatter Guinness World Record with 150-hour marathon lecture
Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a Nigerian academic, has received approval from Guinness World Records to attempt a staggering 150-hour non-stop lecture. Akpan aims to break the existing record held by Indian Professor…
JUST IN: Tinubu’s minister under fire for alleged link with bandits
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is under fire after being linked with terrorism in the country. Matawalle is alleged to have procured vehicles for bandit leaders, including a…
Date fixed for FG, Onnoghen to submit settlement terms
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Thursday, approved the proposal by the Federal Government to settle out of court with a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who is…
BREAKING: INEC Unveils New Guidelines For Recall Of Lawmakers
This announcement was made on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. During the meeting, INEC reviewed preparations for the upcoming Edo…