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HOSTCOM backs Dangote, modular refineries to end importation of petrol, diesel, others
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has urged the Federal Government to back the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and other domestic refineries to end the reliance on imported petrol, diesel, and other refined products. The group pointed out the long-standing issues with government-owned refineries, which have been inactive for over
Tight security as crowd troops to Ubah’s Anambra residence
The home of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah in Nnewi, Anambra State, was unusually quiet, on Saturday, as people trickled in to confirm the news of his death. Ubah, the senator who represented Anambra South District until his death, passed on in London. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited the home of the senator
Gang kills final year Nasarawa Varsity law student
A 500-level law student at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Mr. Baba Jazuli, has been reportedly killed by a yet-to-be identified gang close to Akwanga town, the headquarters of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A course mate of the deceased, Mr. Jibril Usman-Umar, who confirmed the ugly incident to Daily Trust on
Malnutrition: Over 2m children suffer stunting in Kano –UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), has revealed that out of over 3.4 million children of under-five years in Kano, 2 million, which represents 56.9%, are affected by stunting, due to malnutrition. This was disclosed by UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed, during the launch of the 2024 First Round of
NNPC gives update as fuel scarcity worsens in Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has given an update on the fuel supply situation in Lagos and Abuja, attributing it to the inability of some vessels to discharge. The clarification comes amid rising scarcity in parts of the country, especially Lagos, where fuel queues have resurfaced in major filling stations, resulting in traffic
Hardship: Zamfara Forum Pulls Out of Protest, Cites Lack of Leadership
The Zamfara Indigenes Enlightenment Forum (ZIEF) has announced its withdrawal from the hunger protest due to “a lack of visible leadership to guide the nationwide demonstration”. The forum stated that it has become evident that the national protest lacks the necessary structure and organizational framework required to ensure a coordinated, peaceful protest. “In the absence
Portable: Only poor people join protests, I’m now rich
Music sensation, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, says he will not partake in the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship in the country. Daily Trust reports that some youths are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 15 against the rising cost of living and economic hardship in the country. In a now-viral
Ndume describes Bwala as a failed lawyer who desperately needs Tinubu’s job
Mohammed Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has alleged that Daniel Bwala, former aide of Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, can only be a political liability to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. After Tinubu’s victory in last year’s election, Bwala had dumped the camp of Atiku, warming
‘It can’t work,’ Fayemi rejects LG Autonomy
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has described Local Government autonomy as an aberration and a contradiction in a federal system of government. The Supreme Court had recently granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country. In a landmark judgement, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to immediately
I left service with empty bank account, used public transport – Rtd Army Gen
A former General of the Nigerian Army, Ishola Williams, has said that he would have preferred being from a different country other than Nigeria. General Williams who joined the military in 1964 rose through the ranks to become the commandant of Army Signals, Commander of Training and Doctrine (TRADOC) and Chief of Defence Training and
Hardship: Protest peacefully — IYC urges N’Delta youths
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has challenged youths of Niger Delta extraction to come out en masse and participate in the planned peaceful protest against bad governance scheduled for August 1. President of the Ijaw Youth Worldwide, Dr. Alaye Theophilus, made the call in a statement. The call was in reaction to statements issued by
Hardship: Protest peacefully — IYC urges N’Delta youths
Current hardship is temporary – APC chieftain Ibikunle begs Nigerians to shun protests
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, has declared that the current economic downturn in the country is temporary. Ibikunle made this declaration while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday. The APC chieftain, while speaking on the planned nationwide protest fixed for August
Current hardship is temporary – APC chieftain Ibikunle begs Nigerians to shun protests
South East lost a gem – Doguwa mourns Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has mourned Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (APC, Anambra South), who passed away this morning in the United Kingdom. Ubah, a business tycoon, football administrator-turned-politician, died at 53 on Saturday. Doguwa, who represents the Doguwa-Tudun Wada federal constituency of Kano State, said
South East lost a gem – Doguwa mourns Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
IED Explosion: We will not compromise security in Yobe – Gov Buni
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has said the government under his watch will not compromise peace and security across the state. Buni gave this assurance while responding to the incident of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted at Buni Yadi on a market day, adding that the security operatives were on high alert and
IED Explosion: We will not compromise security in Yobe – Gov Buni
Ubah’s death disheartening — APC Youth Leader Israel
The National Youth Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dayo Israel, has described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as disheartening and tragic. Israel stated this on Saturday in Lagos, stressing that Ubah’s death was so sudden and unexpected. “This is very disheartening and highly unexpected. He had worked so hard for his
Ubah’s death disheartening — APC Youth Leader Israel
Enraged sons injure father, kill half-brother in Jigawa
Two enraged sons have killed their brother and injured their father in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Residents told DAILY POST that the incident occurred when the two brothers, accusing their half-brother of witchcraft, beat him brutally with sticks and injured their father when he attempted to rescue him. The spokesperson of the
Enraged sons injure father, kill half-brother in Jigawa
He’s acting as devil’s advocate – Abalagha knocks Ibori for opposing LG autonomy
A Niger Delta leader, Chief Goodnews Abalagha, has criticised James Ibori for opposing the Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils. The former Delta State Governor stated that asking the federal government to pay local government allocations to their respective accounts “is utter madness”. “The Supreme Court has dealt a
He’s acting as devil’s advocate – Abalagha knocks Ibori for opposing LG autonomy
Windfall tax patriotic call on banks to contribute to national development – OAU don
A Professor of Economic History at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Adetunji Ogunyemi, speaks on the amendment of the Finance Act 2020 by the National Assembly to accommodate windfall levy on banks’ profits on foreign exchange transactions. The lawyer, public finance expert submits that the policy is perfectly in order, asking banks to see
Windfall tax patriotic call on banks to contribute to national development – OAU don
Hardship: APC in Zamfara cautions against planned protest over insecurity
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has cautioned residents against participating in the planned nationwide protest as it is likely to be hijacked by hoodlums. The State chairman of the party, Tukur Umar Danfulani noted that the APC National Headquarters held a meeting with the state executives of the party from
Hardship: APC in Zamfara cautions against planned protest over insecurity
Nigeria needs tech, innovations for resilient economy – Experts
A community of innovators in Akwa Ibom State under the umbrella of Ibom Innovative Network, (IIN) have identified technology and rapid innovation as a panacea to the current economic and environmental crises bedevilling Nigeria. During a press conference in Uyo, over the weekend, the chairman of the group of innovators, Amanda Etuk said although it
Nigeria needs tech, innovations for resilient economy – Experts
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