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Vacation: Tinubu Leaves UK, Heads To Paris
President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France in continuation of his annual leave. This was disclosed by the senior special assistant on political and other matters, Ibrahim Masari, on Saturday. During his visit to France, he is expected to attend an ‘important engagement.’ Tinubu had left Nigeria on October 2nd for the United Kingdom for a two-week vacation. The...
Reverse Fuel Price Hike, Ease Nigerians’ Economic Burden – Peter Obi Tells FG
Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election has described the latest increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as “unfortunate and insensitive”, urging the Federal Government to reverse the fuel price hike. In a lengthy post titled ‘Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase’ published on his official handle on X, Obi said Nigerians...
President Tinubu Heads For France From London Amid Crisis At Home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. His Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, disclosed this. Tweeting via his verified X handle, @KabirIbrah64, Masari said he had the honor of visiting President Tinubu at his private residence in the UK, where they...
We Accepted N70,000 Minimum Wage For FG Not To Increase Fuel Price – Ajaero
President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero yesterday revealed the understanding which the organized labour had with President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national minimum wage talks at the President Villa, Abuja. Fielding questions during the Morning Show programme on Arise television yesterday, Mr Ajaero explained that during the meeting on new Minimum...
Foremost Isuikwuato Traditional Ruler, Dr. Ezo Ukandu Goes Home Amidst Befitting Farewell Nov. 15
The King and Foremost Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council, the Enyi-na-Obiangwu of Imenyi Ancient Kingdom) Isuikwuato, Abia State, HRM, Eze Sir DR. Ezo Ukandu, JP is set to be laid to rest as the good people of Imenyi Ancient kingdom prepare to pay him their last respect in a grand style. The revered traditional ruler and industrialist joined...
Petrol Price Hike: IPMAN Threatens To Stop PMS Operations
IPMAN has threatened to cease operations nationwide following the high cost of petrol sold to IPMAN members by the NNPCL. IPMAN revealed on Thursday that the cost of petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to NNPC was about N898/litre, but noted that NNPC was selling the same product to independent marketers at N1,010/litre in Lagos. The association, which controls over 70...
Ahmed Mohammed Named New Acting National Chairman By The PDP Faction
PDP has appointed Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as its new Acting National Chairman amid the ongoing crisis in the party. This decision comes after the faction suspended acting national chairman, Amb. Illiya Damagum. DAILY POST reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from...
France Enforces Curfew To Stifle Protests About Rising Living Expenses
Martinique, where France has imposed curfews in an effort to calm unrest sparked by residents over rising living expenses, saw violent protests. The local French administration for Martinique said it was banning public gatherings until October 14 and banning the purchase of products that could be used for arson attacks. It added that protests had disrupted flights at Martinique airport and...
Hardship: Pray For Our Country’s Leadership, Sultan Urges Nigerians
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has appealed to Nigerians to always pray for their leaders even in bad situations. The Sultan made the appeal at the University of Ilorin on Thursday while speaking during a public lecture and book presentations in honour of Professor Is’haq Oloyede. Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissiopn and Matriculation Board (JAMB) formally...
Falana Claims It’s Unlawful For NNPC To Fix Fuel Prices
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has stated that it is illegal for the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to control petrol prices. Falana in a statement on Thursday shared that the petroleum company’s actions violated the terms of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The human rights lawyer noted that despite the NNPCL’s claims that the market has been deregulated...
