NNPC – Fuel stations to operate longer hours to aid PMS supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says fuel stations are to operate longer hours for supply and distribution of petrol, calling on fuel stations to aid availability in view of the current tight situation. Its Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr Dapo Segun, during a joint inspection of stations by the firm and the […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
FG suspends taxes for food commodities
The Federal Government has granted a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities, as part of measures to crash high food prices in the country. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who announced this yesterday at a news conference in Abuja, explained that the 150-day duty-free import includes the suspension of duties, tariffs […]
Fola David Aims to Break GWR for Largest Drawing by an Individual
Fola David, a medical doctor and visual and hyper-realism artist, is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest drawing by an individual. This drawing, titled, “Unity in Diversity,” will depict a map of Nigeria showcasing its diverse cultures across a massive 850-square-meter canvas. The six-day drawing marathon will kick off on […]
Lil Reese Denies Inciting Violence Amid Bhad Bhabie Controversy
There is apparently a Lil Reese imposter on the loose, as the fake account left some comments surrounding the Bhad Bhabie situation. According to HipHopDX, the 21-year-old shared some truly disturbing footage and imagery from June 30 following an alleged physical assault by her baby daddy, Le Vaughn. If you are sensitive to violence, we highly suggest you not view […]
FG adopts measures to Tackle Cholera outbreak
In a bid to tackle the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high morbidity and mortality, the federal government has commenced measures to combat the epidemic by tackling the root causes, including open defecation. The Vice President Kashim Shettima who made the disclosure yesterday (Thursday) when he inaugurated the Steering Committee for the […]
VP Shettima Says Executive Order 003 is still in effect
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said that Executive Order 003 which makes the patronage of locally manufactured products mandatory is still in effect. The Vice President declaring open a three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, lamented Nigeria’s overdependence on importation, as he called […]
University workers to hold nationwide protest July 9
Administrative work in universities and inter-university Centres will be disrupted tomorrow July 9, as each branch as the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) will be holding a one-day protest over their four months withheld salaries. Already, the Joint Action Committee of both unions […]
Senate to probe $5.7billion Mambila power contract
The Nigerian Senate has directed its standing committees on appropriation, power, and finance to investigate the entire Mambilla Hydro Electric Power Project contract transaction from 1999 to date, given four weeks to report back to the Senate in plenary for further legislative input. The resolutions were adopted yesterday after a motion moved by Senator Manu […]
Marta Kostyuk Wins at Wimbledon in a Sporty Replica of Her Wedding Gown
The Ukrainian tennis pro, Marta Kostyuk, 22, paid homage to her nuptials in bespoke sportswear as she plays in Wimbledon this week, including against Australian competitor Daria Saville on Thursday. Kostyuk’s mini dress took direct inspiration from the gown she wore at her wedding to George Kyzymenko, 27, in Cyprus last year, per The Times. […]
