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Dangote meets Tinubu in Aso Rock, says fuel queues will disappear when marketers start patronising his refinery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with members of the crude oil and refined products sales in local currency implementation committee. The committee was led by the Minister of Finance…

admin October 29, 2024

ECONOMY

AGAIN: NNPC INCREASES PRICE OF PETROL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol to N1,025 and N1,060 per litre in Lagos and Abuja…

admin October 29, 2024

NEWS

Tinubu’s government promises to restore electricity to north within five days

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that had suffered blackout due vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adebayo Adelabu, Minister…

admin October 28, 2024

ECONOMY

ECONOMIC POVERTY: FAMILIES NOW GO FOR FISH HEADS FOR ‘MEAT

Economy and lifestyle findings show that a kilo of fish, depending on the species, ranges between N3,500 to N8,000. Even kpomo (cowhide) is no longer affordable, as the price of…

admin October 28, 2024

EDUCATION

Presidency begs Nigerian youths to embrace education, says school is not a scam

The Presidency has begged Nigerian youths to do away with the notion that school is a scam, urging them to explore initiatives and programmes put in place by President Bola…

admin October 28, 2024

CRIME

Ogun government suspends teacher for beating student to death

The Ogun State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of…

admin October 27, 2024

NEWS

NCC BANS NIGERIANS UNDER 18 FROM BUYING SIM CARDS

The Nigerian telecommunication regulator, NCC, has disqualified Nigerians below the age of 18 from getting a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Sources at the commission told PREMIUM TIMES that this…

admin October 27, 2024

POLITICS

Ndume asks Tinubu to sack more ministers to achieve his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda

The lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack more monsters to achieve his Renewed Hope agenda. In a statement issued on…

admin October 27, 2024

CRIME

How I K¡lled Student, Harvested Her Body Parts For Ritual – Suspect

A 100-level student of the Federal University Lokoja, Jeremiah Paul, has narrated how he killed his female colleague, Abigail Damilola, and harvested her body parts for ritual. The suspect, Mr…

admin October 27, 2024

EDUCATION

Teacher lands in trouble as student dies after 162 frog jumps in Ogun

A teacher has landed in big trouble as a student of Obada Grammar School, in Imeko Afon local government area of Ogun state, Monday Ariyo, allegedly died after he was…

admin October 26, 2024

POLITICS

Wike begs Nigerians to continue praying for Tinubu, says he’s working hard to conquer economic hardship

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he’s working round the clock to surmount the current economic hardship He…

admin October 26, 2024

EDUCATION

2024 BATCH C PRE-ORIENTATION COURSE WORKSHOP-NYSC

admin October 25, 2024

POLITICS

Tinubu orders ministers to limit convoys to three vehicles

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed ministers and heads of federal government agencies to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys to three. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…

admin October 24, 2024

POLITICS

Tinubu’s government to borrow $618 million to buy fighter jets and ammunition from Italy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has approved a loan of about $618m from a group of financiers to procure six fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. This…

admin October 24, 2024

POLITICS

Nigeria Ranked Among 11 African Countries With Highest Deterioration In Governance Since 2014 – Report

Nigeria is now part of eleven African countries that have seen worsening governance levels in the last ten years dating back to 2014. A new report titled, “2024 Ibrahim Index…

admin October 24, 2024

POLITICS

Tinubu sacks Betta Edu and other 5 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked 5 ministers in a minor cabinet reshuffle. He also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation.…

admin October 23, 2024

POLITICS

President Of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, Turns Down IMF Financial Assistance

In a move that has captured the attention of international observers and economists, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore has made the decision to decline financial assistance from the International Monetary…

admin October 23, 2024

ECONOMY

FG Bans Exports Of Cooking Gas To Address Skyrocketing Price

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) producers to stop LPG export with effect…

admin October 23, 2024

POLITICS

Tinubu asks Nigerians to stop worrying about buying petrol at N1000/litre, says CNG is N200 per metre

President Tinubu has urged Nigerians, especially motorists to relax their concerns about rising petrol prices, which have reached N1000 per litre, saying compressed natural gas (CNG) is a more affordable…

admin October 22, 2024

POLITICS

Obasanjo Speaks On Choosing Between Nigeria And Oodua Nation

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, lamented the state of disunity in the country saying that this is one flaw that has hindered the country from…

admin October 22, 2024

POLITICS

BILL SEEKING CREATION OF NEW OYO STATE SCALES SECOND READING

A bill seeking the alteration of the 1999 Constitution to create a new Oyo State passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. According to the sponsor…

admin October 22, 2024

ECONOMY

MTN Sets To Hike Tariff To Avoid Shut Down

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN,…

admin October 22, 2024

EDUCATION

WAEC GCE BEGINS COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATION ON FRIDAY, EXTEND REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer-Based Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will begin from Friday, October 25 to Friday, December 20, 2024. This was…

admin October 22, 2024

BUSINESS

Nigerians react as Dangote files N100bn lawsuit to stop NNPC and others from importing petrol

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has sparked mixed reactions after reportedly filing a suit at a High Court in Abuja, seeking an order to invalidate recently issued licenses…

admin October 22, 2024

POLITICS

Remi Tinubu begs Nigerian clerics to stop raining curses on government, asks them to prioritise prayers and guidance instead

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on religious leaders to prioritise prayer and guidance for governments at all levels instead of raining curses on them. The president’s wife…

admin October 22, 2024