< 1 mn read Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate and mental health advocate, has called on the Federal Government to reconsider its recent policy that restricts students under the age of 18 from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Ahmadu, who famously failed the WASSCE 17 times […]
2 mn read One Rivers Initiative (ORI), a Pan-Rivers Group, has denounced the threats made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, aimed at destabilizing states whose governors support Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the ongoing Rivers political impasse. Victor Burubo, Director of Media and Publicity for ORI, criticized Wike’s statements as acts of intolerance and arrogance. During a news conference […]
< 1 mn read Five children, including three aged 12, have been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of murdering an 80-year-old man who died following a severe assault at a park. Leicestershire Police reported that the incident occurred near the park entrance, and a group of young people fled the scene before emergency services arrived. The elderly […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government is set to eliminate taxes on essential goods and services, including food, public transportation, and house rents, in a bid to ease the financial burden on Nigerians. This decision follows recommendations from the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on September […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦855 per litre at an Ikoyi filling station in Lagos. This represents a significant increase from the previous price of ₦568 per litre. This price hike has stirred nationwide concern, especially given that it […]
< 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 […]
