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The Role Of Mele Kyari in Petrol Price Hike: NNPC Finally Clarifies
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has responded to the growing wave of protests and public outcry over the recent surge in petrol prices, clarifying that Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, is not directly responsible for
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Vice Chancellor Odoh Unveils Bold N70B Investment Strategy for UNIZIK
New Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Plans N70 Billion Investment in Five-Year Tenure
Professor Benard Odoh, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, has unveiled an ambitious investment strategy, aiming to allocate N70 billion towards … Continue Reading
Nigeria In Darkness As National grid collapses again
Nigeria Plunged into Darkness Again Following National Grid Collapse
Nigeria experienced another major power outage on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as the national grid suffered a collapse. This event marks the continuation of a troubling trend, with the grid having … Continue Reading
VIDEO: if my wife cheats on me, I Would not divorce her – Peter Obi
Peter Obi further elaborated, “It doesn’t matter what she does; I won’t marry anyone else. She will always be my wife. Whatever she chooses to do is her own business.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for Nigeria’s … Continue Reading
Kano Govt Responds to Release of Detained Minors
The Kano State government has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s recent order for the immediate release of minors detained during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
The arrests, tied to August protests demanding greater government accountability, sparked criticism from human rights advocates and … Continue Reading
APC Reacts to EFCC’s Arrest of Ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in N1.3 Trillion Scandal
All Progressive Congress(APC) reacts to The recent arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reverberated through Nigeria’s political circles, drawing sharp reactions from the public and politicians alike.
Okowa, who … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Deepens as 14 Million Fall into Poverty
A recent report by the World Bank highlights a troubling reality in Nigeria, revealing that stagnant labor incomes have thrust an estimated 14 million additional Nigerians into poverty in 2024.
The World Bank’s report, Macro Poverty Outlook: Country-by-Country Analysis and … Continue Reading
APC Accuses Atiku of Inciting Protests Against Tinubu’s Government
Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of instigating public outrage and orchestrating street protests against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The accusations come amid growing criticism from Atiku, who has repeatedly condemned the … Continue Reading
USAID Commits $4.4 Million to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Lagos
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded N1.72 billion (about $4.4 million) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos, marking a crucial step forward in addressing Nigeria’s recurrent battle with the deadly disease.
The funding, allocated to … Continue Reading
Shocking Debate on Judicial Independence Erupts After Former Chief Justice’s Acquittal in Nigeria
The recent acquittal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen by the Court of Appeal has sparked a nationwide debate on judicial independence and the balance of power between Nigeria’s judiciary and executive branch.
This ruling overturns his … Continue Reading