The Secretary of the Alesa community stakeholders, Timothy Mgbere, has alleged that the petroleum products loaded from the newly rehabilitated Port-Harcourt Refinery were not freshly refined but products left in the storage tank of the facility in the last three years. He also alleged that the refinery only loaded six trucks on Tuesday despite stating…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step forward in its legislative agenda by passing four key tax reform bills for a second reading, despite growing concerns and calls for caution from various stakeholders. The bills, which aim to overhaul the country’s taxation system, were introduced by President Bola Tinubu and are seen as crucial…
During a landmark state visit to France, President Bola Tinubu underlined Nigeria’s readiness for business and invited French investors to explore the vast economic opportunities available in the country. This visit marks the first official trip by a Nigerian leader to France in over two decades, highlighting a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on multiple charges related to an alleged fraud scheme involving over N110 billion. This significant legal development follows his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on November 26th, 2024. Background…
Samuel L Jackson said in a video interview with AP Entertainment, while promoting his role in Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson,” that Oscar nominations aren’t too big of a deal for him. Shockingly, Jackson has only earned one Oscar nomination during his illustrious career — for “Pulp Fiction,” which he landed a best supporting actor nod for…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid serious allegations of fraud, including money laundering and misappropriation of approximately N80.2 billion. The arrest occurred on November 26, 2024, at the EFCC office in Abuja, where Bello was brought in by the current Kogi State Governor,…
A delegation of prominent Nigerian celebrities, including music icon Tuface Idibia, comedian Basketmouth, lifestyle influencer Ola of Lagos, and Northern musician Rarara, has embarked on a fact-finding mission to India to explore the potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria. This initiative is organised by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) and aims…
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the passing of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest, who died at the age of 104 on November 24, 2024. His death occurred in the early hours of Sunday at approximately 2:30 AM in Auchi, Edo State. A Life of Service and Dedication Monsignor Oleghe’s…
An angry mob has set ablaze two yet-to-be-identified revenue collectors of the Anambra State Government for causing a tipper driver to ram and kill a bystander at the Old Market Road along Venn Road by Egerton Bus Stop in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, caused confusion, thereby leading to gridlock in…
In a new development within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), state governors elected under the party’s platform have called on the National Working Committee (NWC) to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting by the first week of February 2025. This request follows the indefinite postponement of the previously scheduled NEC meeting, originally set for…
