FG spent N19bn on presidential planes in 15 months – Report
At least N19.43bn was spent on the maintenance and operations of the Presidential Air Fleet from July 2023 to September 2024, The PUNCH is reporting. According to GovSpend, a…
13 dead as mining site collapses in Plateau
At least 13 persons have been reported dead after a mining site collapsed in Bassa LGA of Plateau. Joshua Riti, chairman of the LGA, said the incident occurred on…
NUPRC to tender 31 oil blocks to investors
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s crude oil and condensate output is expected to increase as plans are underway to open bids for onshore and…
Lakurawa terror group is a national security threat – ACF
Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says the Lakurawa terrorist group operating in Sokoto and parts of Kebi states is a threat to national…
Petrol pump price may drop as Dangote, marketers sign deal
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of…
NNPCL ends fuel import, buys from Dangote refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stopped importing refined petroleum products and is now off-taking fuel from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries. NNPC’s Group…
Subsidy removal: Current petrol price now above market rate – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns over the rising price of petrol in the country, alleging that the current pump price is significantly higher than the actual market…
Lagos govt commences demolition of shanties, illegal structures on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi
The Lagos State Government has commenced the clearing and demolition of shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, as part of its ongoing urban regeneration initiative. The…
Presidency directs N5.4 trillion subsidy savings toward nationwide development initiatives
The Nigerian Presidency announced that an estimated N5.4 trillion in savings from subsidy removal in 2024 is being directed towards infrastructure and social intervention programs aimed at benefiting all…
Bride drops dead while dancing at wedding reception
Friends and family members of a newly wedded lady are still to come to terms with the tragic news of her demise on her wedding day. The tragic incident…
