Available data has shown that average daily petrol consumption in Nigeria has fallen by 28 per cent since President Bola Tinubu scrapped subsidy on the fuel at the end of May. Average daily petrol consumption fell to 48.43 million litres…
The Chairman of the National Population Census, Nasir Kwarra, Thursday in Abuja, requested the release of the allocated N31 billion capital allocation, in the 2023 budget, for preparatory activities ahead of the exercise. Kwarra also requested President Bola Tinubu’s approval…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. Kyari was on Thursday granted bail by Justice James Omotosho in a charge in which he and two of his siblings –…
Sensational Nigerian singer John Ighodaro, better known as Johnny Drille, has recounted how he felt like a “loser” after failing to make it to the top 10 of MTN Project Fame. The newlywed singer said featured in the talent show…
Inter Milan have said that they are evaluating the possibility of signing Romelu Lukaku outright from Chelsea. The Italian side noted that the Blues no longer want to send the Belgium international on loan but want outright buyers. Lukaku, who…
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun deeply regrets and expresses heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, the publisher of NewsDirect. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement revealed that the IGP was deeply…
Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, said the main objective of the club is to continue playing good football that will be appreciated by all. Sporting Lagos gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier League after coming second in the Southern…
Workers in Ondo State have urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who has been battling ill-health for a while to ensure full recuperation before resuming official duties. The workers represented by the state Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Oladele Victor…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has inaugurated the state’s Joint Accounts Allocation Committee, JAAC, saying that local government funds must be made to lift the people out of poverty. The 16-member Committee has Comrade Anthony Udeh as Chairman,…
The governorship election tribunal in Delta State has dismissed the petition of the Labour Party’s candidate for failure to apply for “pre-hearing” notice”, news reports. This has sparked wild jubilation in the camps of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and…
