Femi Falana Criticizes NNPCL’s Pricing of Petrol from Dangote Refinery as “Illegal”
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has denounced the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for its pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, labeling the action as “illegal.” In a statement released on Tuesday, Falana argued that NNPCL’s pricing strategy contravenes Section 205 of the Petroleum Industry […]
Presidency Dismisses Rumors of Tinubu Asking CBN Governor to Resign
The Presidency has firmly denied rumors claiming that President Bola Tinubu requested the resignation of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, refuted the reports on his social media platform, labeling them as “all lies.” Onanuga clarified, stating, “It’s all lies. President Tinubu […]
Gov. Fubara Suspends Akuku-Toru LGA Chairman, Appoints New Caretaker Head
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has suspended Otonye Briggs, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, effective immediately. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Nelson Chukwudi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. However, the reason for Briggs’ suspension was not disclosed. Briggs has been directed to hand over all […]
‘I am a rapist’, admits husband in French mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old man accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over 10 years, has admitted to all the charges against him in his first testimony since the trial opened on 2 September. Referring to the 50 co-defendants who are accused of raping his now […]
Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Deleted Joke About Assassination of Biden and Harris, Secret Service Responds
The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged a social media post by Elon Musk in which he remarked that “no one is even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk has since deleted the post, clarifying it was meant as a joke. The post, made on X (formerly Twitter), came just […]
Two Retired FDNY Chiefs Arrested in Bribery Scheme Following Year-Long Corruption Probe
Two retired FDNY chiefs were arrested early Monday following a year-long corruption investigation. According to ABC News, Retired Chiefs Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino were taken into custody at their homes in Staten Island and Manhattan, respectively. The FBI had searched their homes and offices earlier this year, prompting the FDNY to place them on […]
President Tinubu Emphasizes Digital Identity’s Key Role in Nigeria’s Growth
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the critical importance of digital identity in driving Nigeria’s socioeconomic development, stressing that digital public infrastructure (DPI) will transform service delivery for all citizens. This was stated at the 6th National Day of Identity 2024, organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to […]
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen Appoints Iliyasu Balarabe as New Deputy Chief of Staff (Admin)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has appointed Iliyasu Muhammad Balarabe as his new Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration). Balarabe replaces Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad, who resigned to contest for the chairmanship of Zaria Local Government in the upcoming council polls in Kaduna State on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. […]
Gov. Obaseki Confident in PDP’s Victory in Edo State Governorship Election
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed confidence in the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) success in the upcoming governorship election, set for Saturday, September 21, 2024. His optimism follows assurances from the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to ensure a free, fair, and credible election. After […]
INEC Declares Julius Abure’s Tenure as Labour Party Chairman Expired
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that Julius Abure’s tenure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party expired in June 2024. This stance was made known in a counter affidavit filed by INEC in response to the Labour Party’s lawsuit challenging its exclusion from INEC’s refresher training for party agent uploads ahead […]
