The police command in Delta has deployed police personnel across the state ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Aug. 1. In a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, the command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, said the deployment was on…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has rejected the planned 10-day nationwide protests set to commence on Thursday. The forum’s stance was conveyed through a statement by Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary. He said, ”The ACF has been closely…
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has given a 60-day ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to deploy the automation of foreign currency collection in Nigeria’s foreign missions.…
The senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Services Committee. According to parliamentary practices, Ndume is expected to move to another office following his sack as…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has confirmed that Arik Air’s fleet was grounded due to a $2.5 million debt and in adherence to a Supreme Court ruling. According to a statement from Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, Director of Public Affairs…
The Federal Government has warned the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) against corruption and indiscipline. During a strategic meeting with FRSC officers in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, emphasized that the administration expects high…
Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), reported that the Nigerian Navy has apprehended over 35 vessels involved in oil theft over the past seven months. During a Maritime Stakeholders meeting in Abuja, Ogalla announced that these vessels…
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, COVID-19 is once again affecting the Games in Paris. Athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister, who withdrew from the 1500m freestyle to conserve energy for a relay. British swimmer Adam Peaty…
By Aminu Ahmed Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to allow the sale of crude oil to local refineries in Nigeria using Naira. Musa in a telephone interview on…
By Ismail Omipidan In June, 2024, precisely June 9, I bought a small basket of Irish potatoes for N20, 000. However, by yesterday, I bought the same quantity for N6, 000 at the Asokoro extension Market. This, no doubt, negates…
