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Petrol Price To Rise More As Naira-for-crude Talks Wobble
There is anxiety in the downstream arm of the oil and gas sector as operators await the decision of the Federal Government on the naira-for-crude deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The six-month deal, which started in October 2024, officially ends today, Monday, March 31, 2024. The deal’s extension or complete halt is...
A Corruption-Free Nigeria Is Achievable — EFCC Boss
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has stated his belief that Nigerians can fight corruption if they work together and are dedicated to the cause. Olukoyede made this statement in Abuja on Sunday in his goodwill message to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Fitr across the country. “Tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption is achievable...
Nigeria’s $632M Loan Request Set For Approval By World Bank Today
Amid growing concerns over Nigeria's increasing debt profile, the World Bank is scheduled to approve new loans totaling $632 million to the country today (Monday), according to The PUNCH. The loans are to support critical areas, including nutrition improvement and quality basic education. Information obtained from the World Bank’s website on Sunday showed that the two loans expected to be approved...
Dr. Uche Ogah’s Commitment To Service Earns Him Recognition At Mothering Sunday Celebration
In recognition of his unwavering commitment to humanitarian service and community development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, was honored by St. Stephen Anglican Church, Rumueme Deanery, during their Mothering Sunday celebration themed ‘A Mother After God’s Heart.’ Dr. Ogah, a renowned philanthropist, entrepreneur, and industrialist, was represented at the event by Comr....
Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC To Commence Dividend Payments April
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank will be declared in April 2025. The disclosure was made in a press statement released by the Acting Head of Communication & Public Affairs, NDIC, Hawwau Gambo, on Sunday. According to the statement, the declaration of the first tranche...
Eid-el-Fitri: ”Pray for Nigeria” – Akpabio Tells Muslims
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday hailed Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri, urging them to pray for the unity of the nation. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh in Abuja. The former governor appealed that as the faithful celebrate Sallah, they should continue to...
Natasha Osawaru Adds Idibia To Her Name On Instagram
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on Instagram with her full name, Annie Uwana Macaulay, noticeably excluding Idibia. Recall that in February, the singer proposed to Osawaru in a viral...
Edo Killing Exposes Threats Of Lawlessness – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria has denounced the vicious mob murder of sixteen hunters in Uromi, Edo State, calling it a serious human rights violation and an act of lawlessness. The victims, who were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were mistaken for kidnappers due to the traditional hunting tools they carried and were subsequently lynched. In...
Wike Leads FCT Delegation To Pay Sallah Visit To Tinubu
On Sunday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led a delegation of Abuja residents to the Presidential Villa to offer Sallah greetings to President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohamed Idris; and other prominent FCT indigenes were also present at the Sallah homage. President Tinubu commended Wike...
Uromi Killings: Okpebholo Orders Suspension Of Vigilante Groups In Edo
In response to the lynching of tourists in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the operations of all vigilante groups. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, the governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin...
