In a surprising turn of events, Mia Le Roux, the reigning Miss South Africa 2024, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Miss Universe pageant, citing health concerns. The announcement was made just one day before the grand finale, which is set to take place in Mexico. Official Statement The Miss South Africa Organisation released…
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has downplayed the perceived threat posed by the newly identified Lakurawa terror group, describing its members as “insignificant” in number and asserting that security forces are effectively managing the situation. Major-General Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, addressed concerns during a press briefing, emphasising that the group’s total…
The ongoing feud between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has escalated further. In a recent media chat in Abuja, Wike boldly declared that Atiku has no chance of securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Wike, known for his…
ollowing the recent arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his aides have publicly defended him, asserting that he has “nothing to hide.” Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the vice presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially ceased all imports of refined petroleum products, transitioning to sourcing fuel exclusively from local refineries, primarily the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This significant shift, announced by NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, during the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists conference in Lagos, marks a pivotal moment…
By Victor AhiumaYoung & Yinka Kolawole LAGOS — The declining purchasing power of consumers has led to a 357.57 per cent rise in the inventory of unsold finished products of manufacturers in Nigeria to N1.24 trillion in the second half of 2024 (H1’24) compared to N271 billion recorded in the same period last year (H1’23). The…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at an ongoing press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership would ensure a steady, affordable supply…
The estimated cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, on Nigeria’s shores has seen a considerable reduction of 20.34 per cent, dropping to N971.57 per litre over the past three months. This decline in landing cost, which reflects the price of importing and distributing the product, indicates some relief in terms of…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans for a significant cabinet reshuffle, citing the need to improve performance and inject fresh talent into his administration. This move comes in response to a recent evaluation of his cabinet members’ performance and aims to drive the state’s development agenda forward. Performance Evaluation and Reshuffle Decision…
Former Military Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has issued a strong condemnation of vote-buying practices in Nigerian politics, urging politicians to focus on good governance rather than electoral manipulation. Speaking from his residence in Minna, Niger State, Abubakar emphasised the detrimental effects of vote-buying on Nigeria’s democratic…
