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NANS Demands Military Headquarters Relocation To Plateau
The National Association of Nigerian Students has denounced the recent attack that killed at least 51 students in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State's Zikke and Kakpa communities. The student leaders called for the relocation of military headquarters to the state as part of efforts to tame the attacks while consoling the affected families. NANS, in a statement jointly...
”Unstable Global Oil Market Put Nigeria’s Economy At Risk” — FG
The CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, says the ongoing instability in global oil markets is negatively impacting Nigeria’s economy. He said while falling petroleum product prices may benefit consumers, the broader economic consequences are severe for Nigeria, which heavily relies on oil exports. “As consumers, we are happy that the price is coming down,...
Emergency Rule: Reps Panel Awaits Briefing On Rivers Assignment
The 21-member ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives, which was established to supervise emergency governance in Rivers State, has not yet received a briefing on how to fulfil its mandate. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after a prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of...
Marketers Import 156.9m Litres As Petrol Landing Cost Falls
The landing cost of imported petrol fell to N853 per litre on Tuesday, amid a continuing price war between participants in the country's downstream oil industry. This comes as marketers secured regulatory approval to import 117,000 metric tonnes—equivalent to 156.897 million litres—of petrol within eight days, from April 8 to 16, 2025, to boost fuel supply nationwide. These figures were revealed...
”Fubara Hasn’t Sought For Forgiveness” – Wike Replies Tompolo
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, claims that Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, has not expressed regret to him, so he should be forgiven. According to him, for there to be forgiveness, the person who did wrong must first acknowledge it and seek forgiveness. The minister, speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, was reacting...
Police Refute Claims Of Fulani Herders Attack In Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has denied rumors that Fulani herdsmen killed at least 25 people in a recent wave of attacks on several villages in the state. According to the command, through its spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, its scrutiny showed the report as “entirely false, sensational, and mischievous.” The command asserted that the report contained fabricated names and incidents that never...
NBM of Africa Worldwide President, Olorogun Ese Kakor, Honoured With Award Of Excellence By Nigerian Inventors’ Body
The President of NBM of Africa Worldwide, Olorogun Ese Kakor (JP), has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by the Association of Nigerian Inventors (ANI), recognizing his unwavering support for innovation and human development in Nigeria. The award, described as a testament to his consistent philanthropic efforts and people-centered leadership, was warmly celebrated by members of NBM of...
Tinubu Announces National Emergency On Agriculture, Food Security
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu declared a national emergency on food security, emphasizing the need to expand irrigation infrastructure and promote inclusive water resource management throughout the nation. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. He urged African...
Atiku Slams Presidency Over Plateau Killings, Cites Lack Of Effective Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate and former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of incompetence and failing to protect lives, blaming it for the recent surge in deadly attacks throughout Plateau State. In a strongly worded statement posted to his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the...
IPOB Cautions Igbo Leaders Over Facilitating Youth Participation In Army Recruitment
In a public statement, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) warned community leaders, youth organisations, religious leaders, and Igbo traditional rulers against encouraging young people in the South East to enlist in the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian Army of attempting to engage influential...
