The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some youths on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told a Ghanaian news platform, 3news, that the incident unfolded when the youths confronted Amoah, accusing him of failing to honour a pledge. “MP and his…
In an unprecedented move, the Department of State Services, DSS, has written one August #Endbadgovernance protester, Khalid Aminu, demanding a retraction of his recent claim that he was brutalised, while in the custody of the security agency. Aminu, an engineer by profession, was among several persons arrested in Kano and other parts of the North…
The Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, over the revitalization of the old Port Harcourt refinery. The NNPCL on Tuesday announced that the 60,000 barrels-per-day Refinery has commenced operations again.The development has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians, who are excited over…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has debunked his death rumours making the rounds on social media, saying he’s alive. The ex-president, who wondered why some people would wish him such, said he quickly informed his family members that he’s hale and hearty. Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Old Garage/Oke Fia-Lameco Dual…
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,755 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,770 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,659.44 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,659.44 per dollar from N1,675.62 per dollar on…
The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has begun selling Premium Motor Spirit at N1,045 per litre, a price N75 higher than the N970 per litre offered by Dangote Refinery, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has confirmed. The refinery resumed operations on Tuesday after years of inactivity, drawing initial praise from Nigerians…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday returned 21 luxury vehicles worth over N1.8 billion to Canada after they were stolen and smuggled into Nigeria by a criminal syndicate. Speaking to Newsman in Lagos, Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized the seriousness of the growing trade in stolen vehicles and its impact on Nigeria’s economy…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has announced his agreement to host the 2025 edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards in Ilorin, making him the first Governor in the event’s history to host it for two consecutive years. The Governor expressed his admiration for the 16th BON Awards, praising the event’s vibrant atmosphere and the engaging…
China and Mexico lashed out Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with an immediate trade war against the top three United States economic partners. Trump made his threat in social media posts, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbours Canada and Mexico, and also rival China if they don’t stop illegal immigration…
The World Health Organisation Africa Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, is dead. He died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Born in 1969, Ndugulile was a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert. In August 2024, Ndugulile was nominated as the next Regional Director for the WHO African Region, taking the reins from Dr Matshidiso Moeti,…
