UNDEDSS cautions Tinubu over oil theft allegation
THE Pat Utomi-led United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, has faulted former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu, over what it described as a reckless attempt to ethnicize the critical issue of oil theft, by accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of being responsible for the stealing of 400,000 barrels of crude oil every day in Nigeria.
SERAP asks Presidential candidates to endorse anti-corruption programme
Lagos—The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked all presidential candidates to commit themselves to implementing a seven-point anti-corruption and human rights programme.
Woman dies of bird flu in Egypt, fourth death this year
Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, spokesman, Egypt Health Ministry, said on Monday in Cairo, that the country has recorded another death of bird flu, the fourth in the country this year.
IMF chief warns Greece: ‘A debt is a debt’
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned of “consequences” if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections which an anti-austerity party is favoured to win.
New fuel pump price, mere tokenism – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Federal Government of making a show out of deceit by its so-called fuel price reduction, saying a 10.3 per cent slash in the price of petrol (from 97 to 87 Naira) is a mere tokenism at a time the price of crude oil has crashed by about 60 per cent.
400 athletes for Gov. Ahmed U-17 badminton tourney
No fewer than 400 male and female athletes will compete for honours at the maiden edition of the Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed U-17 Badminton Championships in Ilorin, which opens on Jan. 27.
NLC, drivers, commuters commend FG over petrol pump price slash
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and some drivers and commuters in Enugu State on Monday commended the Federal Government over the reduction of petrol pump price from N97 to N87 per litre. They told Newsmen in Enugu that the pump price reduction would make life easier for Nigerians. The state’s Chairman of NLC, Chief Chumaife […]
Electricity Supply: Minister sacks Borno reconnection committee
Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Monday disbanded the Technical Committee for Reconnection of Borno to the National Grid for alleged poor performance.
Shettima urges APC stakeholders in North East to mobilise members at grassroots
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, on Sunday, urged APC stakeholders to go to the grassroots for mobilisation of members.
Protests: UNN suspends postgraduate programmes
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Sunday announced the indefinite suspension of its postgraduate programmes.
I will retain 37 LCDAs in Lagos – Agbaje
The PDP governorship candidate for Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Sunday said that he would retain the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created by the Chief Bola Tinubu administration, if elected.
Osun APC urges supporters to collect PVCs before deadline
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Monday called on its supporters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before the collection deadline expired.
FG summons Indonesian Ambassador over execution of Nigerians
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Wali, on Sunday in Abuja summoned the Indonesian Ambassador to register Nigeria’s protest over the execution, by firing squad, of two Nigerians.
PDP says North remains one of its strongholds
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that the North remains one of its strongholds where it had enjoyed massive support and majority votes in the last 16 years.
NNPC initiates ‘kero correct’ scheme to crash kerosene price nationwide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has initiated a scheme aimed at getting kerosene to consumers across the country at the regulated price of N50 per litre.
Entertainers mourn Muna Obiekwe as Dayo Amusa blasts colleagues
Nollywood stars are mourning the demise of their colleague, Muna Obiekwe. Many of them took to the social media to express shock over the untimely death of the talent actor.
