Lagos Government to Shut Down Bourdillion Road
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would shut Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for two days for construction of work. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi today said the government would be diverting vehicular traffic away from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 24th August and 9:00am […]
President Tinubu to Swear-in New Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu will today Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement yesteday said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the […]
FG increases fees for Nigerian Passport from September 1
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of Nigerian passport fees of 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity to N50,000, up from N35,000, while the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will cost N100,000, up from N70,000. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI […]
Edo Queens book final spot in CAF Women Champions League
Edo Queens defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix on Tuesday night. In the other semi-final tie, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi beat Etincelle of Burkina Faso 1-0. Edo Queens and Ainonvi will clash in the final at the Stade de la Paix […]
IPMAN blame NNPCL for supply-induced fuel scarcity
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members do not get enough Premium Motor Spirit supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the wake of scarcity of products sweeping across the country. Meanwhile, IPMAN Ore Depot Chairman, Engr Shina Amoo said the NNPCL, which is currently the sole […]
FG To Start Crude Oil Sale To Dangote Refinery in October
The Federal Government has disclosed that sales of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will commence October 1, 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. According to a post on the official […]
Presidency Acquires New Airbus A330 For Presidential Travel
The Presidency has confirmed the acquisition of a new Airbus A330 to replace the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ). The previous jet, which had been used for presidential travel, was originally acquired during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The confirmation came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, […]
See the Moment Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas First Met on His Talk Show: ‘You Are Wonderful’
Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas had quite the love story. The legendary talk show host died on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the age of 88, and at the time, he had his wife by his side. The pair had been married for 44 years after first meeting when Thomas, an actress, was a guest on The Phil Donahue Show (a.k.a. Donahue). “I […]
Duo ‘Streeze’, Evicted from The BBN ‘No Loose Guard’ Season
The dynamic duo ‘Streeze’, consisting of Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season, becoming the third pair to leave the house. Also the dynamic duo ‘Floruish’, consisting of DJ Flo and Rhuthee has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija season, becoming the fourth pair […]
NNPCL Blames Fuel Scarcity in Abuja and Lagos on Distribution Challenge
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has blamed the scarcity of petrol in Abuja and Lagos on the distribution challenge. In a statement issued by its chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, the national oil company said it regrets the tightness in fuel supply witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT, which […]
