Month: February 2025
Nothing will stand in my way if I seek re-election in 2027 – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that nothing will stand in the way of his victory in the 2027 governorship election if he…
Give account of your service – Tinubu orders ministers
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all ministers in his cabinet to give account of their stewardship with immediate effect. Tinubu’s order was disclosed by the…
2027: I’m available – AfDB boss, Adesina hints on running for presidency
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has hinted at running for the position of Nigeria’s president. The AfDB boss affirmed…
Trump signs order for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum
United States President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the country “without exceptions or…
Champions League playoffs: City, Bayern, Madrid, 13 others clash for last-16 spot
The stage is set for the first-ever edition of the UEFA Champions League’s knockout phase playoffs. The playoffs begin this week when several European heavyweights…
NNPCL under pressure to reduce petrol price amid rivalry with Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) mulls fresh premium motor spirit price reduction as MRS filling station, in partnership with Dangote Refinery, announced a…
Dangote Refinery to operate at full capacity in 30 days
The head of the Dangote refinery, Edwin Devakumar, on Monday said the refinery, Africa’s largest, could begin operating at full capacity in 30 days. THE…
IGP bans policemen in mufti from carrying guns
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire…
NDLEA: Two drug kingpins excrete 125 wraps of heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt airports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have foiled attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle consignments of heroin into Nigeria through…
Another Nigerian, Benjamin Okoli, dies in South African police custody
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA)has condemned the death of a 40-year-old Nigerian, Benjamin Okoli, who reportedly died while in police custody. Okoli’s…

