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…
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a bold new initiative aimed at streamlining government operations, with tech mogul Elon Musk at the helm. In a move that has caught the attention of both political and business circles, Trump has appointed Musk to lead the newly created ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE), alongside former Republican presidential candidate…
The most effective tactic for the Democratic Party to win the next house and Senate election is to step aside and allow the Republican Party, led by Trump, to implement their promise of Mass Deportation and Tariff. The Republican Party’s recent electoral victory, bolstered by its controversial promise to implement mass deportation policies, was the…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing educational access and quality, the Abia State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has announced the implementation of free and compulsory education for all children in the state. This policy is set to take effect from January 1, 2025, and will cover all public schools from…
On the morning of November 12, 2024, residents of Jos, Plateau State, were thrown into a state of panic following rumours of a bomb explosion near the bustling Terminus Market. However, the Plateau State Police Command swiftly dismissed these claims as unfounded after a thorough investigation. Incident Overview The alarm was triggered when reports circulated…
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…
A United States man, Anthony Nephew, shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children after the November 5 election that brought President-elect Donald Trump into office. According to authorities who spoke to the New York Post on Sunday, the 46-year-old Minnesota father had expressed anger over Trump’s election. The shooter, aged 46, had a “pattern…
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…
Welcome to the Weekly Sports Roundup! Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week: Premier League The 11th matchday of the 2024/2025 Premier League took place over the weekend of November 9-10, 2024, featuring several exciting matches that…
