Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday its efforts to tackle the surge in the price of cooking gas by preventing the exportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), revealed this during an internal stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja. In line with President Bola […]
TUC Withdraws Support from NLC’s Nationwide Protest Over High Cost of Living
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has opted out of the planned two-day nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over various challenges including the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and general hardship in the country. According to the Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, the decision to protest on February 27 and […]
UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist Navalny’s death
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. UK Foreign Secretary […]
Senate calls for Suspension of Federal Government’s planned Subsidy Removal on Electricity
The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate suspension of plans by the Executive to remove subsidy on Electricity which would result in an increase in tariffs, describing the move as retrogressive and ill-timed. The Upper Chamber also mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirement as alleged by the […]
DSS warns NLC against plans to stage protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against plans by sections of the organised labour to stage protests between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry economic issues. According to a statement by its Director, PR & Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, while the Service recognises such action as the […]
Godwin Emefiele demands N1b from Senate President for defamation
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. This came after the Senate president claimed that the federal government did not know the crime to charge Emefiele with considering his numerous misconduct during his tenure as CBN governor. Emefiele claims […]
President Bola Tinubu meets with Gen Yakubu Gowon (Rtd)
President Bola Tinubu met privately yesterday with Former head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to discuss issues bordering on the crisis in the West African regional bloc. Addressing the press after the meeting, Gen Gowon said he had robust discussions with Mr President, while he clarified the rumors of […]
Police arrests Labour Party (LP) National Chairman
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has been arrested by policemen in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In updated reports, the Police Force said Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences. Police spokesman Tijani Momoh told newsmen that Abure and four others were arrested […]
CAF confirms 2025 AFCON to Be Played in July-August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]
President Bola Tinubu directs for immediate settlement of outstanding electricity bill due to the AEDC
According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s directive follows the reconciliation of accounts between the State House Management and AEDC. Contrary to the AEDC’s initial claim of N923million debt in paid advertorial in newspapers, the State House outstanding bill is N342, 352, 217.46, […]
