FG sabotaging local refineries, operators cry out
Some local refinery operators have lamented that the announcement made by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, stating that the Federal Government would continue to import fuel,…
LP denies involvement as Presidency fingers Obi in anti-govt protest plan
The Labour Party has refuted claims made by the Presidency that its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and his supporters are behind the planned nationwide anti-government protest scheduled to…
Dangote counters NMDPRA, tests diesel before lawmakers
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has refuted claims that petroleum products from his refinery are substandard. Dangote rejected the allegations on Saturday when members of the house of representatives…
Africa needs to decide the power of markets in good governance, By Charles Iyore
By Charles Iyore The events of the past are a great contrast from Harold Macmillan’s vision of an African rebirth which has not yet materialized. He said, “The wind of…
The church and its unfaithful singles By Funke Egbemode
By Funke Egbemode Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that tantalising stuff is tough alright, but that is what the Bible says and…
FG slams $220m fine on Meta for ‘data privacy breach’
The Federal Government has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta for alleged data privacy breaches. Meta is the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. In a statement…
307 suspected robbers, 296 kidnappers in police net – FHQ
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 1,284 suspects in various operations across the country over the past six weeks. The arrests include 307 armed robbery suspects, 296 kidnapping suspects,…
FG to spend N3tn on new minimum wage, pensions, gratuities
The Federal Government is set to spend N3tn on the new minimum wage and the payment of pensions and gratuities. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu,…
Obi betrayed Atiku, I’m done with him – Okupe
The Director-General of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign in the 2023 election, Dr Doyin Okupe, has stated that the candidate of the party, Peter Obi, betrayed the Peoples Democracy…
Seven arrested for ‘illegal gold mining’ in Kogi
Seven suspected illegal gold miners have been arrested in Yagba east LGA of Kogi state. In a statement on Friday, Segun Tomori, media aide to Dele Alake, minister of…
