The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a 24-member Transition Committee to collaborate with the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State. This announcement was made in a letter dated October 14, 2024, signed by Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, the APC Chairman of Edo State, and addressed to Governor Obaseki. In the letter, a…
In a development for Nigeria’s economy, foreign capital inflows from BRICS countries have surged by 189% over the past six months. This remarkable increase reflects a growing interest in Nigeria as a viable investment destination, particularly amid the global economic shifts and the ongoing efforts to diversify the nation’s economic partnerships. Key Statistics According to…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has made it clear that he is not aspiring to be the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This clarification comes in response to media reports suggesting that he had declared himself as the PDP chairman and announced the suspension of several party leaders. Fayose took to…
Imo state police commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, has invited community leaders, civil society organizations, and stakeholders to a crucial security meeting aimed at strengthening police-community relationships and evaluating police service delivery. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, is in recognition of the 2024 SERVICOM Week, slated for October 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Police Officers…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing the move as “unfortunate and insensitive.” The price of petrol has risen from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre, marking the second hike in a month, which has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken decisive action by suspending its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amid allegations of misconduct that have sparked internal turmoil within the party. The suspensions were announced on October 11, 2024, following a series of disputes regarding party governance and legal representation….
The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harris, has urged Dangote Refinery to stop operating in secrecy and reveal the cost of his Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Nigerians. Gills-Harris urged the management of the refinery to be open and get inputs from stakeholders. The PETROAN boss stated this…
An insider has revealed why the NNPC increased petrol prices and stopped acting as a middleman for Dangote refinery. The decision came from the financial pressures the NNPC had faced due to high subsidy payments and its role as the only distributor of petrol. Since the Dangote refinery began production on September 3, the NNPC…
The Nigerian Senate convened in an emergency closed-door session on October 9, 2024, to address the contentious issue of local government autonomy following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The session was prompted by concerns regarding the implementation of financial autonomy for the country’s 774 local government councils, which the Supreme Court affirmed in August this…
On October 8, 2024, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) under Julius Abure. The court’s decision mandates INEC to accord the party all rights and privileges associated with a duly registered political party in Nigeria. Details of the Ruling…
