A tragic road accident in Kaduna State has claimed the lives of at least 40 Muslim worshippers who were travelling to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, near the town of Lere, when an overcrowded bus collided with an oncoming truck. Details of the Incident The…
In response to concerns over the security of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) database, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a strong assurance that the system remains secure and has not been compromised. This statement comes from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), addressing recent allegations of potential…
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Edo State elections, has initiated legal action against former governor Adams Oshiomhole over alleged defamatory remarks made during a recent television interview. The lawsuit, which seeks ₦20 billion in damages, stems from comments Oshiomhole made on Arise News, where he…
The decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell petrol from the Dangote Refinery at prices higher than imported fuel has raised eyebrows among oil marketers in Nigeria. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has questioned the logic behind this pricing strategy, arguing that it defeats the purpose of having…
Renowned music producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on Monday evening at a Manhattan hotel by federal agents from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The arrest comes amid a sealed indictment filed by a federal grand jury, the details of which are expected to be revealed on Tuesday morning. Charges and…
In case you slept a little bit too much last week, here’s what went down. We had quite some anxiety about the future of Dangote Refinery versus NNPC versus the Presidency versus Independent Marketers versus the Nigerian people and their state of anxiety with inflation. By week’s end, an outline of what the future might…
Egogonewshub.com: Many people say you have been running away from being interviewed. How do you respond to that? Akpakomiza: I have been all over the State campaigning. I spoke myself.I talked about my manifesto, and granted interviews to Pressmen. No. I am not running away from anybody. I am actually a quiet person.I prefer to…
In Nigeria, a growing number of young people are pursuing education and opportunities abroad, often with significant financial backing from their parents. While parental support can provide these young individuals with a comfortable lifestyle, it also raises concerns about their financial sensibilities and attitudes toward money. The Trend of Studying Abroad The exodus of Nigerian…
Villagers in one of the villages in Rwanda have been left stunned with the decision of of twin brothers to marry the same woman. The decision by twin brothers to marry one woman has left many villagers in disbelief. Their marriage journey started when the lady, Mary Josiane, was dating one of the twin brothers….
•N898 per litre based on crude imported in dollars — DANGOTE•NNPC lifts 16.8m litres out of 25m By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Godwin Oritshe, Obas Esiedesa & Mariam Eko The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery yesterday disagreed over the pricing of the petrol to be supplied by the refinery. The disagreement…
