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Sunday, 16 March 2025
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Obanikoro Suggests FG May Be Covering Dollar-Naira Gap in Petrol Price

Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has suggested that the Federal Government (FG) might be bridging the widening Dollar-Naira gap in determining the final price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In an interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Obanikoro shared his insights on the recent surge […]

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Customs Seizes 120 Trucks Smuggling Food Items to Neighbouring Countries

The Nigerian Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has intercepted a staggering 120 trucks attempting to smuggle food items out of Nigeria. Addressing a sectoral debate organized by the House of Representatives, Comptroller General Adeniyi disclosed that President Tinubu has directed the seized trucks to be redirected to local markets […]

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Breaking: IGP Bans POS Machine Usage in Police Stations Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive prohibiting the use of Point of Sale (POS) machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and facilities across Nigeria. The announcement was made by Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, citing public outcry over purported corrupt practices involving POS machine operators and […]

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Peter Obi Laments as War-Torn Ukraine Donates Food Aid to Nigeria

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, expressed dismay yesterday over Nigeria’s reliance on food donations from war-torn Ukraine, highlighting it as a stark reflection of government failures. In response to Ukraine’s recent donation of 25,000 tonnes of wheat to alleviate food shortages in Nigeria’s northeastern region, […]

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Former Governor Yuguda Reveals Nigeria Still Paying Fuel Subsidy

Former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, disclosed in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the federal government continues to pay subsidies on petroleum products, contradicting President Bola Tinubu’s earlier announcement of its removal. President Tinubu had declared the end of fuel subsidy in his inaugural speech, emphasizing that the 2023 Budget did not […]

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Obasanjo Urges FG to Seek Zimbabwe’s Help for High Inflation Crisis

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Nigerian government to seek assistance from Zimbabwe in addressing the current record-high inflation in the country. Speaking at a youth leadership symposium held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Nigeria to learn from Zimbabwe’s experience, as the southern African nation […]

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Abiodun Congratulates New Immigration Comptroller Nandap

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the appointment of Mrs Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as well deserved. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to Nandap, described the new NIS boss as a thorough professional who has the exceptional skills, knowledge, and experience to lead the […]

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Breaking: BRT Bus Kills 5-Year-Old in Lagos; Driver Arrested

A tragic incident unfolded in Lagos as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, identified as Sunday Bukola, reportedly struck and killed a five-year-old child named Malik in the Palmgroove area of Onipanu, Lagos State. The devastating accident occurred around 1:30 pm on Saturday. According to sources, the BRT driver hit Malik, his mother, and his […]