Tag: national

.. Human rights lawyer and founding partner of Deji Adeyanju & Partner (DAP), Deji Adeyanju, has accused Africa’s richest man and the Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery of monopoly. He added that the billionaire is exploiting Nigerians by hiking the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called protrol above N1,000 per litre despite…

About 24 hours to Christmas, the prices of cooking gas and food items have skyrocketed in Kaduna. The prices of provisions, grains and other staple food items are rising steadily in markets and shops across the state, with many people saying that they cannot afford to buy anything to celebrate the Christmas with their families.…

.. As Nigerians prepare for the year-end festivities, Ecobank Nigeria has cautioned its customers to remain vigilant against fraudsters throughout the holiday season. The bank also guaranteed customers uninterrupted access to banking services through its digital platforms during this time. Head of Consumer Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Mrs Adeola Ogunyemi, emphasized that customers can…

.. The Joint Council and Senate Selection Board of the University of Abuja are set to pick a new Vice Chancellor for the institution from a list of 40 Professors. The Federal Government has also given the Governing Council of the university up till December 31 to appoint a substantive VC. A member of…

.. A violent clash between rival gangs in Minna, Niger State, on Saturday, resulted in the death of a 15-year-old suspected hoodlum, Saidu Udu. According to the Niger State Police Command, the altercation began at about 11:30 a.m. when over 50 armed miscreants from the Gurgudu area of Maitumbi and Kwari-Berger faced off over…

.. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its commitment to implementing global best practices in regulating Nigeria’s burgeoning fintech industry, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in its processes. During a meeting with participants of the Regulatory Incubation and Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programs, SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama outlined the Commission’s efforts…

Embattled activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. Disclosing this, activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, said Farotimi is returning to his home in Lagos. Posting on X, Sowore said the embattled activist lawyer was no longer at the prison yards in Ekiti State. He wrote: “I am pleased to report…

.. The Police Command in Ebonyi has urged citizens in the state to avoid using masquerade activities to infringe on the rights of people or obstruct traffic during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This is contained in a statement issued to reporters by DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesman of the Command, on Tuesday in…

.. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the constitution of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This is according to a statement from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor (Media and Publicity). The newly established body is tasked with regulating and developing the electricity market in the state. The…

The Primate Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, has said that 2025 will be a better year for Nigerians. Ndukuba made this statement at a news conference on the state of the nation on Monday in Abuja. The cleric said that though 2024 was a challenging year for Nigerians, the country would…

Pope Francis is set to open the Holy Year of the Catholic Church in St Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday evening. The 88-year-old pontiff in a solemn ceremony on Christmas Eve will open the Holy Door, which is otherwise walled up from the inside, and pass through it. DAILY POST reports that the Catholic Church normally…

.. The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) became operational in 2021 to fill a long-standing regulatory gap in Nigeria’s senior secondary education sector. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr Iyela Ajayi, recently shared insights with NewsNGR on the organisation’s progress since his appointment in June last year and its plans for secondary education in…

.. President Bola Tinubu has defended the huge external borrowing by his administration, saying that borrowing isn’t criminal. According to him, external loans taken by his administration were meant to finance serious infrastructure deficits and long-term investments. While speaking during a nationwide media chat on Monday night, Tinubu said there was a mismatch of…

.. The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has cancelled plans for his 50th birthday celebration. This decision follows the tragic road accident that occurred on Sunday at Nmuri Bridge, Ebem Ohafia, claiming six lives. The lawmaker in a statement on Tuesday made available to newsmen…

.. Nathaniel Bivan, a seasoned solutions and conflict journalist, has reported from conflict zones across northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Plateau, Niger, and Borno states. With editorial stints at Daily Trust Newspapers and HumAngle Media under his belt, Bivan has now ventured into fiction with his debut novel, “Boys, Girls and Beasts”, released on November…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has said that the payment for the Certificate of Occupancy, C of O from land allottees in Maitama II would be used for the development of infrastructure in the district. This was disclosed by the Director of Land, Mr Chijioke Nwankwoeze, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the…

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to learn to manage by switching off their lights. Tinubu advised that switching off lights would reduce electricity bills. He spoke during his presidential media chat with journalists in Lagos State. According to Tinubu: “It’s not negative to learn to manage. You learn to control your electricity bill,…

.. President Bola Tinubu late Monday night said the decision to implement the tax bills and subsequent tax reforms would not be jeopardised through blackmail or other tactics by entities across all sectors of the economy. Speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State, the president emphasized that the tax reform bills…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu .. President Tinubu expressed has confidence in the country’s security architecture, stressing that he will not probe the security chiefs. The president made the assertion during his nationwide media chat on Monday night. Tinubu said, “I have confidence in the security architecture of the country. I remember when I jumped…

.. President Bola Tinubu on Monday night blamed the organisers of the stampedes that claimed the lives of over 65 persons, mainly children at three locations across the country. While responding to questions during his nationwide media chat, Tinubu said the events were poorly organised and badly coordinated. The president said he has been…