FG’s Savings After Petrol Subsidy Removal Surge By Over 500%
The Federal Government’s first quarter 2025 savings following the removal of petrol subsidies increased by more than 500% compared to previous periods, according to data released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The Agency, in its newly released report titled “Two Years Later: Key Benefits of Subsidy Removal”, noted that the subsidy removal has led […]
Six Depot Owners Cut Petrol Prices Amid Market Competition
Six depot owners in Nigeria have reduced petrol (PMS) prices as competition intensifies in the downstream oil sector. The companies—Emadeb, First Royal, MENJ, Aiteo, Pinnacle, and Hyde—cut prices by varying margins. Emadeb dropped from N903 to N827 per litre, while First Royal moved from N828 to N826. Other adjustments include: According to Petroleumprice.ng, further price […]
EFCC Declares Two Suspects Wanted in N1 Billion Crypto Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared two suspects wanted in connection with the alleged N1 billion cryptocurrency scam linked to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a notice shared via its official X account, yesterday, the commission identified the wanted persons as Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun. The anti-graft agency urged members […]
Iwobi Leads Nigerians in CIES Top 300 Ranking
The CIES Football Observatory has listed four Nigerian players—Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi—among the 300 most influential footballers globally for the 2024/25 season. Lookman ranked 48th worldwide and 10th among attacking midfielders, following a prolific season at Atalanta. With 15 goals, five assists, and a Europa League final hat-trick, the African […]
Army Appoints Idris as Sudan’s PM as RSF Plans Rival Government
Sudan’s new Prime MinisterKamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government. State news agency SUNA which reported this, did not specify when a new government, the first since war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, would be announced. Idris was appointed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s head […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday in response to a summons. Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed her appearance but noted uncertainty over whether the Federal Government intends to formally arraign her that day. He emphasized that Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a law-abiding citizen, will comply with […]
Federal High Court Sealed as JUSUN Enforces Nationwide Strike
On Monday, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja was rendered inaccessible as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enforced a nationwide indefinite strike ordered by the union’s national leadership. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the court complex, located on Shehu Shagari Way, revealed that all entry […]
SEC Warns Against Investing in Unregistered Firm Silverkuun
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in unregistered schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society/Silverkuun Limited. In a circular issued yesterday, the Commission stated that Silverkuun is not registered to operate in Nigeria’s capital market. The SEC urged the public to verify the registration status of investment firms on […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
