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Petrol Landing Cost Now N870, Higher Than Dangote’s Price
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria has reported that the average landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) is currently N870 per litre. This is even as the price offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery threatened the margins of fuel importers and marketers alike. According to MEMAN, the landing cost of petrol was N872 per litre on April 28...
Wike, Fubara To Begin Dialogue To End Feud
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and estranged political godfather, have begun peace negotiations to end their long-running conflict. Sources close to both politicians confirmed to The PUNCH that the two recently met at Wike’s residence in Abuja. The mediation, facilitated by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba and the current Ogun Governor, Dapo...
”7 Years Of Gratuity, Pension Arrears Cleared” — Soludo
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has declared that the seven-year gratuity and pension arrears that were accumulated during Chief Willie Obiano's previous administration have been paid off. Speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare despite prevailing economic challenges. “Regarding gratuities owed to our retired workforce, we have settled...
Owerri Community Bids Farewell As Ezinna Julius Okamnimenam Anoruo Is Laid To Rest Today
The peaceful town of Umuodu, Owerri-Nchi-Ise in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, is today enveloped in solemn reflection as family, friends, and well-wishers gather to pay their last respects to Ezinna Julius Okamnimenam Anoruo, who is being laid to rest. Ezinna Anoruo, a revered elder, patriarch, and pillar of the Anoruo family, passed away in 2024 at the age of...
UPDATE: Nnamdi Kanu Arrives at Federal High Court For Cross-Examination Of Government Witness (Video)
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, May 2, 2025, for the continuation of his trial. https://youtube.com/shorts/T81tVNFqQOU?si=qqiGdg5tKX7Nlq7v Today’s court session is scheduled for the cross-examination of the federal government’s first witness, identified as Prosecution Witness AAA (PW AAA). The witness had earlier testified behind a...
Governor Otti Inaugurates Abia Electricity Regulatory Board, Moves To Exit National Grid
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inaugurated a five-member board for the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA), charging the team to finalize negotiations with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and acquire the Umuahia ring-fence area as part of plans to secure independent electricity supply for the state capital and surrounding regions. The newly appointed board includes Mr....
“Nigeria’s Workers Are Heroes”: Archbishop Bassey Urges Urgent Reforms On Workers’ Day
As Nigeria marked the 2025 Workers’ Day, the Archbishop of Calabar and Spiritual Leader of God’s Heritage Global Mission, Archbishop Josef Bassey, issued a passionate call for sweeping reforms to improve the lives of Nigerian workers, whom he described as the “silent strength and survival system of the nation.” In a statement honoring workers across all sectors, Archbishop Bassey praised...
Nigeria Issues 3-Month Ultimatum To Foreigners With Expired Visas, Unveils Strict New Entry Ban, E-Visa System
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a final warning to foreigners residing in the country with expired visas, giving them until August 1, 2025 to voluntarily leave or face severe penalties, including permanent entry bans. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced a three-month grace period from May 1 to August 1, 2025,...
ECOWAS Parliament Urges Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Rejoin Regional Bloc After Official Exit
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made a heartfelt appeal to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their withdrawal from the regional body and return in the spirit of unity and cooperation. The call came at the end of a five-day delocalized meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia, where lawmakers emphasized the far-reaching...
”Nigeria’ll Not Bow To Domestic, Foreign Pressure” — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria will not give in to pressure from both domestic and foreign forces that seek to jeopardise the nation's security. Tinubu assured the armed forces of his administration’s support, which he said would be evident in prioritised welfare. “To those who seek to destabilise our nation, be they domestic collaborators or foreign agents, hear this: Nigeria...
