An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered the remand of Isaac Akinola, a 25-year-old man, for allegedly conspiring with others to beat a man to death. Akinola, whose address was not disclosed, faces charges of conspiracy and murder. Magistrate Oluwabusayo Osho stated that the court could not take Akinola’s plea due to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, bringing it down to N899.50 per litre. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina shared this development in a statement issued on Thursday. “To alleviate transport costs during this holiday season, Dangote Refinery is offering a…
The Coalition of Northern Groups, Taraba State chapter, has raised concerns over the proposed Tax Reform Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a calculated attempt to favour Southern Nigeria at the expense of the North. In a statement signed by its coordinator, Comrade Idris Ayuba, and made available in Ilorin, the…
MTN Group has unveiled significant leadership changes in key markets, aimed at bolstering succession planning, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving its Ambition 2025 strategy. The telecom giant, which operates in over 20 countries, announced on Wednesday that Mitwa Ng’ambi, currently the CEO of MTN Cameroon, will assume the role of CEO at MTN Côte d’Ivoire…
A controversial banner displayed at the entrance of the Lekki Central Mosque has sparked public outcry but was later removed. The banner, which quickly gained attention after it went viral on Wednesday, featured the statement: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” By Wednesday night, a member of the…
The National Emergency Management Agency has disclosed that two separate fire incidents razed no fewer than 126 shops in Chanchaga Local Government Area, Niger State. The fires, which occurred on Sunday and Monday, affected the Panteka Gwari Market and Tunga Business Area, leaving goods worth millions of naira destroyed. In a post-disaster assessment shared on…
The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the seizure of 15 sacks containing 1,021 loaves of illicit substances, valued at N107 million. The operation was conducted along the Ajido waterways in the Yekeme Axis, according to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Magaji Mailafiya, in a statement issued on Tuesday. Mailafiya revealed…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Federal Government has disbursed a total of N34 billion in loans to students in tertiary institutions across the country through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the presentation of the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly, the President also highlighted an allocation…
The National Universities Commission has approved 10 new programmes to be run by the Kwara State University effect from the 2024/2025 session. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu in a statement on Wednesday said the approval is contained in a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman…
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu presents 2025 budget Tinubu budget presentation PROTOCOLS: — The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima — Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio — Right Honourable Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas — National Chairman of our great party, Excellency, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje — State Governors here present — Distinguished Leaders and Members of the National Assembly…
