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A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicle exploded at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, injuring three individuals. Among the injured is a motorist with eye injuries, a woman whose stomach was torn open, and another person who suffered a foot amputation due to the blast. All victims are currently receiving […]
Niger’s military government has implemented a ban on rice, cereal, and legume exports to protect local food supplies amid rising inflation. However, the restriction excludes Burkina Faso and Mali, two neighboring countries also governed by military regimes following recent coups. The government explained that the measure aims to safeguard the domestic market and make essential […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the ordeal faced by the Super Eagles during their recent trip to Libya for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Nigerian national football team, which encountered distressing conditions upon arrival, returned safely to Nigeria on Monday after what Tinubu described as an inhumane experience. […]
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari, has revealed startling details about how fuel smugglers exploited the fuel subsidy regime, making up to N17 million per truck on cross-border smuggling operations. Kyari disclosed this information during a media briefing in Abuja, shedding light on the rampant illicit […]
The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure at the Executive arm of government, led by President Bola Tinubu, for the delayed submission of the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly. Lawmakers emphasized that the delay violates key provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 and could hinder the smooth functioning of the Assembly. National […]
The tragic tanker explosion that occurred in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State has claimed 105 lives, with 70 individuals injured, according to the latest report from state authorities. This catastrophic incident has left a trail of devastation, sparking concerns over safety practices around fuel transportation and the dangers of petrol scooping. Explosion […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is actively advancing Nigeria’s digital economy with a key focus on cybersecurity. In collaboration with ECOWAS, NITDA is hosting the highly anticipated ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon from October 15 to 16, 2024. This 30-hour event will bring together cybersecurity experts from across the West African region to foster innovation […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari, has praised the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria as a significant factor in reducing cross-border fuel smuggling, particularly of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). In a recent interview on Channels TV, Mr. Kyari elaborated on the consequences of the […]
The ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated over the weekend with a flurry of suspensions and counter-suspensions among key members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). This internal strife has exposed growing divisions that have lingered since the 2023 general elections, and now threatens the future of the PDP as […]
The Super Eagles have been pulled out of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya following a 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made the decision on Monday after the team faced frustrating conditions without food, proper rest, or assistance. The Nigerian delegation was en […]
