White House ‘disappointed’ With OPEC+ Decision To Cut Oil Production, Will Release More From US Reserves
The White House on Wednesday expressed disappointment following the announcement from OPEC+ that it would cut two million barrels per day from its production quotas beginning in November. The decision by the OPEC+ alliance, which includes Russia, is likely a response to oil prices dropping amid less demand stemming from a global economic slowdown. Oil […]
Lagos Task Force Caution Roadside Traders
The Lagos State Task Force has cautioned traders along Oshodi Road who display their wares on the walkways in an indiscriminate manner that they will be arrested and prosecuted. The agency’s Chairman, Shola Jejeloye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Press and Public Affairs, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan. Jejeloye stated that […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack : Military Releases Remaining 23 Hostages After Six Months
Families of the remaining 23 victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack rejoiced on Wednesday, just after Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor announced their release. They were released after being held captive by terrorists for six months and eight days, during which time they were tortured and subjected to dehumanising treatment. The Chief of […]
South Korea Military Apologises After Failed Missile Launch Sparks Alarm
South Korea’s military has apologised after a failed missile launch during a joint drill with the United States sparked alarm among residents in the coastal city of Gangneung. They reported hearing an explosion and seeing a fire overnight. But the military, which has said there were no casualties, did not acknowledge the incident until seven […]
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Ruling In Mar-a-Lago Dispute
Ex-US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute over sensitive documents seized by the FBI during a search of his Florida estate in August. Mr Trump wants the justices to allow a court-appointed arbiter, known as a special master, to vet the handful of files with classification markings. Last […]
Ukraine War: Russia Warns US Of Direct Military Clash Risk
The US’s decision to send more military aid to Ukraine “increases the danger of a direct military clash” between Russia and the West, Moscow has warned. Russia’s ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said it was an “immediate threat” to Moscow, describing the US as “a participant of the conflict”. Earlier, the US announced another […]
Buhari To Confer Lekki Gardens CEO With OON Award
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to confer the National Honours Award on certain exceptional Nigerians in recognition of their dedication and selfless commitment to the development and progress of their local communities and the nation at large. All listed recipients have been invited to the event, which will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, […]
Mayor Of Dallas Confers Peter Obi With Honorary Citizenship In US
Mayor of Dallas, Eric Johnson conferred honorary citizenship of Dallas, United States on the Labour Party Presidentiald Candidate Peter Obi on Tuesday. In response to the honor, Obi, via his verified Twitter handle, stated, “Today in Dallas Texas United States, I met with the Mayor of Dallas and his team”. ” I had the privilege […]
Excitement As Sanwo-Olu Raises Public Worker Salaries
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that public workers in the state will receive salary increases as part of a move to mitigate the effects of inflation and the high cost of living in the country. The governor’s announcement to civil servants on Tuesday was met with excitement during his working visit […]
INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates In 2023 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released the final list of candidates for various elective positions in 2023 general election. The names of the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party governorship candidates in Ogun State were missing from the INEC list. The commission released the final list of 13 political parties and their […]
