The Vice President of Kenya has two Days to Save His Position
Kenya’s Vice President Rigathi Gachagua has two days to convince senators and save his position. The 59-year-old politician, who has called the allegations politically motivated, pleaded not guilty in a senate hearing yesterday, to all allegations including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and support for historic anti-government protests. Court rulings this week allowed the parliament and […]
OPEC- World Oil Demand to Rise by 1.93 Million Barrels Per Day
OPEC says world oil demand will rise by 1.93 million barrels per day in 2024, down from growth of 2.03 million barrels per day it expected last month. Announcing its forecast cut for global oil demand growth in 2024 in a monthly report, OPEC said China accounted for the bulk of the 2024 downgrade, as […]
Senate Condemns Shoddy LG Elections Conducted Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, resolved to initiate an open national dialogue with stakeholders, particularly State governors, and to meet with President Bola Tinubu over the poorly conducted local government council elections in states across the country. The Upper Legislative chamber strongly condemned the worrying development across the 36 states where the political party in […]
FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
NLC demands immediate reversal of New Fuel Pump Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the latest hike in the pump price of petrol, calling for its immediate reversal. In a statement late yesterday, its President, Joe Ajaero, criticised the federal government’s decision to raise fuel prices yet again without providing adequate relief measures for struggling Nigerians. The NLC also picked holes in […]
FG Issues Fresh Flooding Warning To Nigerians
Federal Government has issued a fresh flooding warning to Nigerians; this time from the Jebba Dam. A statement by the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, raised alarm that Jebba Dam is currently spilling excess water, although the agency is working closely with the operators of Kainji and Jebba Dams on the […]
FG Begins Rehabilitation of Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway
The Federal Government has assured motorists plying the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode axis of the Sagamu-Benin expressway that palliative work would commence on the failed portions of the road. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who spoke after inspecting the failed portion of the road in Sagamu yesterday said the deplorable condition of the road had caused untold […]
Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]
Osun, Kwara Declare Today Work-free for World Teachers’ Day
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his Kwara State counterpart, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, have declared Monday a work-free day for teachers in both public and private schools across the states in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers’ Day. In a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, Governor Adeleke […]
Chimamanda Announces Her Latest Novel After Ten Years Break
Award winning Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie, has announced her latest novel, after a ten year break. The new book entitled “Dream Count” which will be published in the UK and the commonwealth, will officially be released on March 3rd, 2025. Dream Count, which will also be published in the US and Canada, was described by […]
