< 1 mn read As Nigeria faces a severe fuel crisis, calls for accountability within the oil sector are intensifying. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is reportedly burdened with a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers, which has exacerbated the ongoing fuel shortages. FINANCIAL STRAIN: NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, has acknowledged the company’s significant […]

< 1 mn read The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, depicted in a viral video as destroyed by terrorists, were actually immobilized by Nigerian troops after becoming stuck in a swampy area in Zamfara Forest. This occurred during an August 29 operation aimed at dislodging terrorists in Kwashabawa Village, Zurmi Local Government Area. […]

< 1 mn read The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to start supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, soon. This follows a successful test run of the refinery’s petrol production, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. The new fuel supply is expected to potentially lower petrol prices in Nigeria. DISTRIBUTION DETAILS: A government source revealed […]

< 1 mn read The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered that 21 candidates used fake IJMB results for admission during the 2023 academic session. This follows JAMB’s 2021 launch of the Nigerian Post-Secondary Education Data System verification platform designed to combat result forgery. DISCOVERY AND IMPACT: JAMB found that 21 candidates with forged IJMB results were […]

2 mn read Since taking office, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has faced both praise and criticism for its economic and financial decisions. While some view these expenditures as necessary for the country’s development and stability, others see them as excessive or misdirected. Here are five particularly controversial expenditures that have sparked debate: Budget Allocated to the First Lady’s […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is facing significant financial strain, which has put substantial pressure on the company and threatens the sustainability of fuel supply. This situation has been exacerbated by the company’s admission of a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, revealed […]

2 mn read In a surprising turn of events, bandits led by the notorious kingpin Bello Turji have taken control of a military Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in Zamfara State following a tactical withdrawal by Nigerian troops. The situation unfolded when the APC became immobilized in a swampy area during a mission, forcing the troops to retreat and […]

< 1 mn read Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its lack of transparency following the company’s revelation of a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers. On September 1, 2024, NNPCL admitted to owing a substantial sum to its suppliers, exacerbating the ongoing fuel scarcity that has troubled Nigeria […]

< 1 mn read Residents of Ikoyi-Obalende in Lagos State celebrated the reopening of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Market initiative, part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. This initiative, which offers selected food items at a 25% discount, resumed operations on Sunday. The Lagos State government had previously announced that Phase II of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Market would begin […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have successfully eliminated Mustapha Abdullahi, a notorious terrorist kingpin, along with five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement released on Sunday, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, detailed that the special forces, deployed […]