Tinubu, Matawalle Nominated for Global Peace Prize Over Anti-Banditry Efforts
In a significant recognition of their efforts to combat banditry and promote peace, President Bola Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, have been nominated for a prestigious global peace prize by the Centre for Peace Advocacy in…
EFCC Probes N15m Allegation Involving Its Operatives and Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery against some of its officers, following claims made by popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. In a viral video, Bobrisky alleged that EFCC…
Challenges, Opportunities for MSMEs As CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.25%
In a bold move to curb inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25%. The CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision after the 297th Monetary Policy…
Niger Delta Lawyers Want Port Harcourt Refinery Operational Before End Of September As Promised By NNPCL, Mele Kyari
Lawyers from the Niger Delta region have given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Managing Director, Mele Kyari, an ultimatum: ensure the Port Harcourt Refinery is operational before the end of September. This demand follows the refinery’s…
Enugu State’s Newly Elected LGA Leaders Urged to Prioritize People’s Welfare As Save Enugu Group Congratulates Winners
The Save Enugu Group (SEG), a frontline accountability watchdog and socio-political pressure group, has congratulated the winners of Enugu State’s local government elections, advising them to focus on delivering the greater good. “As leaders at the grassroots, your focus should…
Vandals Destroy Critical Transmission Tower, Plunging Damaturu and Maiduguri into Darkness
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that vandals have destroyed one of its critical transmission towers, T372, along the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line. This malicious act occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 1:44 am, cutting off…
State Pardon for Corrupt Public Office Holders Undermines Security Institutions, Democracy — Ndarani
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, says that state pardon for public office holders undermines security institutions, democracy and democratic ideals. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
Edo Election: Civil Society Coalition Warns INEC, Security Agencies Of The Dire Democratic Consequences Of Compromise
The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Security Agencies to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the collation of the Edo State Governorship Election…
Do Not Destroy Democracy: CNPP Warns INEC to Stay Uncompromised in Edo Election
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has sounded a warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain its neutrality and ensure the sanctity of the electoral process in the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. As Edo State…
Dangote Refinery: How FX Intervention Can Slash Petrol Prices Below N600 Per Liter — Refinery Operators
The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has called on the Nigerian government to peg foreign exchange at N1000 per dollar to reduce Dangote Refinery’s petrol price to below N600 per liter. This suggestion comes amid the current petrol…
