The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the Edo State Government’s move to indefinitely suspend the resumption date for schools in the state over the hike in the price of fuel. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, via a memo, announced the postponement of Sept.9, the earlier scheduled date until…
In compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations, leading fintech companies Opay and Moniepoint have announced a new N50 fee for electronic money transfers exceeding N10,000. This charge, which will apply to both personal and business accounts, is set to take effect on September 9. Opay and Moniepoint informed their customers of this change…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), declared on Saturday that he would win the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections and finished in fourth place, made this statement during the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat on IBB Way in Katsina. Kwankwaso,…
The Dangote refinery may resort to exporting its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following the refusal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to be the sole buyer of its product. The NNPC, in a statement by its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, said on Saturday that it would not buy Dangote fuel unless it was cheaper than…
Governor Alex Otti has made it clear that he is not responding to the standpoint of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu that he will be the last Governor from the Labour Party to govern the State. In the Friday media chat with journalists captioned ‘Governor Alex Otti Speaks…
The Delta State government has issued a directive requiring all owners of public places, including shopping malls, eateries, cinemas, supermarkets, petrol/gas stations, private parks, event centers, hotels, public and private offices, worship centres, and schools, to install smart surveillance cameras. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu…
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The newest hike, implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPCL) Retail Management, ranges from N855 to N897 per litre, depending on the location, from the previous N568-N617. Independent marketers have adjusted their prices…
The Nigeria Police Force High Command has clarified the rumoured tenure extension for Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, stating that there was no extension granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Instead, the law governing the tenure of the IGP’s office was properly applied. This clarification was made in a statement released on…
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stands resolute in its commitment to advocate for the welfare of our people amidst the prevailing economic turmoil. In light of the recent and distressing hike in fuel prices—which have surged to an alarming rate of up to ₦1400 per litre—and the consequent inflationary pressures that have beset…
