Nigerians are grappling with the impact of the recent fuel price hike, as well as lingering concerns about petrol scarcity. This post provides the latest updates on fuel availability, price trends, and reactions from key stakeholders and citizens. Peter Obi Calls for Clarity on Petrol Prices and Refinery Operations Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has […]
The Federal Government has officially handed over the completed $3.02 billion Port Harcourt-Aba railway project to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure development. Handover Highlights The 62-kilometer railway, a key segment of the broader Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway Project, was transferred during a ceremony in Port […]
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Benin City witnessed heightened political drama recently as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State threw down the gauntlet to former Governor Godwin Obaseki. APC chieftain and member of the Edo State Assets Verification Committee, Prince Kassim Afegbua, boldly challenged Obaseki to walk through the streets of Benin City. He sweetened the deal with […]
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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) for Zone 6, Calabar, Jonathan Towuru, has confirmed the detention of suspects linked to the abduction of Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, the first female professor of medicine at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Prof. Ephraim, who was 60 years old, tragically lost her life in captivity following her […]
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The decision by Nigeria’s federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to send skit makers and comedians such as Ola of Lagos and Basketmouth to India to assess the safety and quality of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians. A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shows these entertainers representing Nigeria […]
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This detailed interview explores significant socio-economic and political challenges facing Nigeria, as presented by the perspectives of Kalu. Below are key highlights and insights from the discussion: 1. Why Nigerians Should Shun CNG VehiclesKalu underscores how corruption in the public space, particularly in the power sector, hampers economic growth. He aligns with military and EFCC […]
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Kano, Nigeria – In a significant boost to law enforcement operations, Deputy Senate President Hon. Barau Jibril has donated 1,000 motorcycles to the Kano State Police Command. The gesture, announced during an event on Saturday, is aimed at enhancing the mobility and operational capacity of police officers in the state. Support for Enhanced Policing Hon. […]
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to bridge the climate finance gap in Africa. The Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility, unveiled at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, aims to accelerate the development and implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation projects in 37 low-income African nations. Nationally Determined ContributionsWith an initial […]
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On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu gave Nigerians hope that better times are coming and presented a positive outlook for the country’s future.As he presented Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, with the new rank of Lieutenant General in his office at the State House in Abuja, the President credited the […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023, Atiku Abubakar, claims that if he had won the presidency of Nigeria, his reforms would have “benefited from more adequate preparations” and “more sufficient diagnostic assessment of the country’s conditions.” Abubakar claimed that his policy changes would have “protected our fragile economy against a much deeper […]
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the current administration for its “trial-and-error economic policies,” asserting that he would have taken a different approach if he had been elected President. In a statement he personally authored, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from the last election accused President Tinubu’s government of implementing a “palliative” economy, something […]
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election, recently made a provocative statement regarding those who claim to receive financial gains through prayer. During an interview on the Honest, Obi asserted that individuals who suggest they have received credit alerts as a result of praying should be scrutinized for possible theft. In […]
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has stirred debate among Nigerians with his suggestion to turn church vigils into night shifts to boost productivity. While some see his idea as a push toward increased productivity, others view it as disrespectful to religious traditions.Among those criticizing Obi’s remarks is Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of Mount […]
