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Obasanjo Library’s Management Demands Apology, N3.5bn Compensation Over Invasion
The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta in Ogun State, yesterday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Inspector General of Police to apologise over last Sunday’s invasion of its premises. It also demanded N3.5 billion as restitution for the damage caused to the victims of the illegal invasion and in...
2027: “South-East To Vote Massively For Tinubu” — Bwala
Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has expressed confidence that the president will record a significant surge in votes from the South-East in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme on Wednesday, Bwala said Tinubu could secure up to two million votes from the region — a figure he claimed would be at...
Cyber Attack Disrupts Custom’s Cargo Clearance
A cyber attack on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) platform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has caused significant disruptions to cargo clearance operations at ports across the country. Licensed Customs agents are already counting their losses to demurrage charges on their consignments as a result of the disruption. Confirming the development, NCS spokesman and Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Mr. Maiwada...
“FG Targets 10 Million Tonnes Liquid Steel Production By 2030” — Tinubu
In a bid to revitalize and position the steel sector and make it a global attraction, President Bola Tinubu, Wednesday, disclosed that the Federal Government, FG, is targeting 10 million tonnes liquid steel production by 2030. Tinubu stated this in his keynote at the inaugural Two-day National Stakeholders Summit on Steel Development in Abuja yesterday with the theme ‘Rebuilding and...
Naira Depreciate To N1,560/$ In Parallel Market
Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,560 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,555 per dollar on Tuesday. But the Naira appreciated to N1,535.4 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,535.4 per dollar from N1,536.8 per dollar on Tuesday, indicating...
Dangote Refinery Cut Petrol Price To N820/Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly called petrol, from N850 to N820 per litre. The price cut was disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of...
Super Eagles Striker Umar, El-Rufai’s Son Acquires Ranchers Bee FC
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar and a House of Representatives member for Kaduna North, Bello El-Rufai, have acquired ownership of Ranchers Bees FC, a historic Kaduna football club, as confirmed on Monday. The duo is committed to reviving the club’s past success and achieving promotion to the Nigeria Premier League soon. Ranchers Bees FC, established in the 1970s, was a prominent...
NIMC Launch New Charter, Targets 30% Faster Services In 12 Months
The National Identity Management Commission has announced a target to improve service delivery by 30 per cent within the next year through its newly launched Service Charter. The announcement was made during the official launch in Abuja on Tuesday, where the commission set out clear goals to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of Nigeria’s identity management system. Represented by the Director...
FCTA Conduct Computer-based Promotion Exams For 915 Asst., Deputy Directors
The Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, on Tuesday, began a computer-based promotion examination for 915 Assistant and Deputy Directors. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Emeka Eze, said at the event in Abuja that the directors were drawn from the Universal Basic Education Board, Secondary Education Board, Education Secretariat, and other departments and agencies. Eze said that the examination would be...
FG Exonerate Ex-AMCON MD Over N60bn Fraud Charges
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, has struck out a N60bn fraud case against former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Ahmed Kuru, following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the charges. The withdrawal was effected through the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, M.B. Abubakar, who filed a notice...
