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Reps, Benue Gov Clash As NASS Resumes Today
The House of Representatives and the Benue State Government have disagreed on the reasons for the spates of killings in the state in the past few months as the National Assembly resumes long recess today. While the Deputy Spokesman of the House, Philip Agbese blamed Governor Hyacinth Alia for what it called his abandonment of the state anti-open grazing law...
NiMet Forecast 3-Day Haziness, Thunderstorms From Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and haziness nationwide from Tuesday through to Thursday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze over parts of Katsina and Kano states during the forecast period on Tuesday. It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the afternoon and evening hours. “Sunny skies with patches of cloud are...
Judge Orders Trump To Admit 12,000 Refugees Into US
President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to change American immigration policy were thwarted on Monday when a judge ordered the admission of about 12,000 refugees. The order clarifies the limits imposed by an appeals court ruling, which allowed the Trump administration to suspend the refugee admissions system, but said it must admit people already granted refugee status with travel plans to...
Petrol, Diesel Price Reduction Expected Over Crude Slump
Refined petroleum product marketers predict that as crude oil prices decline once more, the cost of petrol and diesel may decrease. However, the marketers who spoke with our correspondent, said the drop may not be immediate, saying it has to do with the stability of the new low prices. Our correspondent reports that crude prices tumbled below $60 per barrel over...
President Oligui To Face Significant Economic Challenges
The newly appointed president of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, faces significant obstacles as he assumes leadership of an oil-rich but indebted nation. The general was sworn in on Saturday after winning 94.85 percent in the April 12 vote in which international observers signalled no major irregularities. His victory followed a 19-month transition after he took power in a coup in...
”Major Marketers Frustrating My Refinery” — Dangote
Aliko Dangote, the president of the Dangote Group, has stated that the main traders and marketers who are still battling to keep his refinery open are not the new management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Dangote stated this as he praised President Bola Tinubu for assembling a “capable leadership team” at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr...
”Women, Youth Crucial To Ending Food Insecurity” – Oluremi Tinubu
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, called on women and young people to increase their investments in the country's agriculture sector on Monday. She stated that they are essential to addressing the issue of food insecurity in the country. Sen. Tinubu said that with the array of young and energetic youths the nation is gifted with, coupled...
Tinubu Endorse $122bn Power Investments Plan
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Integrated Electricity Policy, formally ratifying and adopting a roadmap for the Nigerian electricity supply industry. The policy aims to unlock $122.2bn in investments to overhaul Nigeria’s power sector. At the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, Tinubu ratified the long-awaited National Integrated Electricity Policy—first submitted in December 2024—setting the stage for Nigeria to attract...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Court Adjourns Till May 7 As Defense, Prosecution Clash Over Documents [VIDEO]
The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, resumed today at the Federal High Court in Abuja with heated exchanges between the prosecution and defense teams over the handling of critical documents, ABN TV reports. The proceedings, which began with Kanu’s arrival at the court under tight security, saw the prosecution, led...
‘Give Us Amb Western Iyamu as Commissioner’ — Edo Youths tell Gov Okpebholo
Your Excellency, We, the concerned Edo youths worldwide, address you with a profound sense of purpose and a shared vision for the advancement of our state. We advocate for the appointment of Ambassador Western Iyamu as Commissioner for Youth, a decision we believe will catalyze unprecedented positive transformation among Edo's young people. Ambassador Iyamu's approach to youth development transcends conventional paradigms....
