< 1 mn read The management of Topfaith Schools in Mkpatak, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, has awarded Master Emmanuel Zekhome a cash prize of ₦1.5 million for being the top scorer in the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Dr. Emmanuel Abraham, Chairman of Topfaith Schools, announced the award in Uyo, stating that the top […]
< 1 mn read Aliko Dangote, owner of the Lagos-based Dangote Refinery, has announced that petrol produced at his 650,000 barrels-per-day facility could be available at filling stations across Nigeria within the next 48 hours. This development is contingent upon finalizing agreements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), a process expected to conclude imminently. “Our PMS (Premium […]
< 1 mn read The Kano State Fire Service successfully saved three lives and protected property worth ₦102.9 million from 21 fire incidents that occurred in August. This was disclosed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. Despite these efforts, the fire incidents led to […]
< 1 mn read Residents of Calabar are expressing deep frustration over the ongoing fuel scarcity and the skyrocketing prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), which are now ranging between ₦880 and ₦950 per liter. Many are particularly distressed by the difficulty in obtaining fuel even at these high prices. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
< 1 mn read The Dangote Refinery has officially commenced petrol production, marking a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector. Aliko Dangote, CEO of the Dangote Group, showcased a sample of the petrol during a celebratory event, emphasizing the refinery’s capacity to meet not only Nigeria’s fuel demands but also those of the broader sub-Saharan African region. In his […]
2 mn read Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has repeatedly defied the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) without facing significant repercussions. His actions suggest a level of autonomy and influence that is unusual in Nigerian politics. Here are five notable instances where Wike openly challenged the PDP: […]
< 1 mn read Senator Ishaku Abbo of Adamawa State has strongly refuted allegations linking him to a viral sex video that has sparked widespread controversy across Nigeria. The video, which emerged last week, allegedly depicts a light-skinned man engaging in sexual activity with a married woman, leading to rumors associating the figure with Senator Abbo. During a press […]
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the reasons behind Nigeria’s loss of Category 1 status, which currently disqualifies Nigerian airlines from operating flights to the United States. This status, crucial for operating flights to the U.S., was revoked because no Nigerian airline provided service to the U.S. using Nigerian-registered aircraft within the two […]
< 1 mn read Hajia Dada Yar’adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’adua, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 102 after a brief illness. She died at the Katsina Teaching Hospital. In addition to being the mother of the late President, she was also the mother of former Vice President Shehu Yar’adua. The funeral prayer […]
< 1 mn read Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, is set to visit Nigeria to engage with national leaders, youths, and partners on addressing critical health challenges, driving innovation, and improving nutrition across Africa. The Gates Foundation announced on Monday that during his visit on Tuesday, Gates will meet with key figures in primary health care, agriculture, […]
