NNPCL-Dangote price war: Oil marketers slash purchase amid losses

As the price war in the downstream oil sector continues leading to recurring reductions in the price of Premium Motor Spirit commonly known as petrol, oil marketers have resorted to slashing the volume of their fuel purchase amid mounting losses from the price drop. The price war, primarily between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian […]

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Blessed be the man who strives to swing with the Laws

By Banji Ayoola The Almighty Father is the Highest of all the Heights at flaming fabulous distances high above the Divine, Where He is enthroned above all. He is the Highest in existence. And He alone is Holy. His Will is expressed in the Divine Laws, otherwise called Natural Laws here on Earth. These Laws, […]

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Ondo killings: Police partner local hunters

The police in Ondo State are partnering with local hunters to strengthen security. Towards this end, the state police boss, Mr. Tokunbo Afolabi, has met with local hunters and other neighbourhood security outfits operating in Akure, the state capital. Police spokesperson in the state, Mrs. Funmolayo Odunlami, a chief superintendent, CSP, disclosed this in a […]

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Stop sheltering Nigeria’s stolen wealth

Western countries are two-faced. They preach transparency and good governance while serving as vaults for Nigeria’s stolen billions. It is unacceptable that corrupt officials plunder public funds, only to find safe havens for their loot in Western banks, real estate, and luxury assets. This must stop. The recent US decision to deny visas to the […]

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Herders’ attacks on Ondo communities: Aiyedatiwa visits scenes, vows justice

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has vowed to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the criminals who attacked some Akure communities last week. Armed herdsmen, had in last Saturday’s  midnight raid on four communities in the Akure North Local Government Area, including  Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, Alajido, and Ademekun killed at least 14 persons, an […]

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TETFund plans N700bn disbursements to varsities

President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of over N700 billion to tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in 2025, with benefiting universities expected to get N2.8bn The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced this during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday. Echono outlined […]

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2027: PDP governors, Obi, NNPP mull alliance to stop Tinubu

Moves by the opposition parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 further gathered momentum on Thursday, with the Peoples Democratic Party governors, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the New Nigeria People’s Party planning an alliance to oust the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress government. The Chairman of the PDP […]

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FG, foreign airlines begin talks over rising fares

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed ongoing efforts to address the high cost of air tickets for both domestic and international travel while also announcing enhancements in airport safety and security. He disclosed this in his remarks at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Thursday in Abuja, […]

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Tax reform: Reps approve new VAT sharing formula for states

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, approved a new Value Added Tax sharing formula, allocating 55% to states and 35% to local government councils. This decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Finance on four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. Presenting […]

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Fubara writes Rivers Assembly, plans budget presentation Wednesday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has again written to the State House of Assembly, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House for consideration and approval. The governor, in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, said he intends to prevent the budget […]

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