News

Petrol depot prices fall, pump cuts loom

Petrol depot prices fall, pump cuts loom

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor LAGOS — Petrol depot prices fell by as much as N24 per litre in Lagos on Tuesday, raising expectations of pump-price cuts as filling stations replenish stocks bought at the lower rates. The reductions, recorded across major markets, came amid a decline in international crude oil prices, while diesel prices […]
Visible Articles 5 10 15
Enugu centenary: Old Eastern Assembly, Zik’s lodge forrenovation

Enugu centenary: Old Eastern Assembly, Zik’s lodge forrenovation

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE defunct Eastern Nigeria House of Assembly in Enugu is to be renovated as part of plans by Enugu State Government to immortalize members of the assembly during the Centenary celebration of Enugu City, slated for December this year.

Oil exploration to resume in Bauchi, Gombe

Oil exploration to resume in Bauchi, Gombe

By Patience Ogbodo BAUCHI — OIL exploration in Bauchi and Gombe states is to resume soon just as the sum of N30 million is required to carry out the re-surveying of the area to determine the quantity available.

Obi reads riot act to robbers, kidnappers

Obi reads riot act to robbers, kidnappers

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—GOVERNOR Peter Obi of Anambra State yesterday warned armed robbers and kidnappers operating in the state, especially in the commercial city of Onitsha, that his administration would take a decisive decision concerning them if they continued with their criminal activities. The Governor, who spoke during the flag-off of the second Onitsha Business […]

2 dead, 4 injured as NDLEA, drug peddlers clash

2 dead, 4 injured as NDLEA, drug peddlers clash

By Umar Yusuf KANO — Officials   of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) clashed with hundreds of drug traffickers during the morning rush hour leaving two dead with four injured in Kano.

NUPENG assures on crisis free election in Warri

NUPENG assures on crisis free election in Warri

Vice President of NUPENG in-charge of the zone, Comrade Williams Akporegha, told Vanguard that any claims of crisis or imposition was being conjured by disgruntled people who are afraid that their candidates may not win and were, therefore, looking for an excuse for their failure.