Nigeria and fellow West African countries are preparing to implement a unified driver’s license and vehicle registration system to streamline transportation and improve road safety across the region. This initiative, coordinated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Road Safety Organisation, was announced by the Federal Road Safety Corps […]
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Police Pledge Impartial Investigation in Alleged Assault of Bolt Driver by Lawmaker Ikwechegh
The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an impartial investigation into allegations involving House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, who reportedly assaulted Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya during a delivery in Abuja. According to Naija News, the altercation occurred in Maitama when the driver asked Ikwechegh to come to the car to receive his package. A widely […]
APC’s Osita Okechukwu Criticizes Soludo Over Local Government Autonomy, Calls Policy “Vanity Train”
Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sharply criticized Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for allegedly bypassing a Supreme Court ruling on local government (LG) autonomy. Soludo recently sought legislation through the Anambra State House of Assembly to regulate LG funds, stating that full autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 LGs could lead […]
SSANU and NASU Persist with Strike Over Withheld Salaries, Demand Government Action
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reported that their indefinite strike continues, citing a lack of formal communication from the Federal Government regarding withheld salaries. The strike, which began Monday, has disrupted university operations across the country. SSANU’s National Vice-President, Abdussobur […]
RCCG Calls for Evidence in Homosexuality Allegations Against Suspended Pastors
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has asked the public to submit any evidence concerning allegations of homosexuality against its pastors. The church recently suspended two youth ministers amid these allegations and has launched an investigation. In a memo dated October 28, 2024, signed by National Overseer Sunday Akande, RCCG confirmed the indefinite suspension […]
RCCG Suspends Two Pastors Amid Homosexuality Allegations
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two of its ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa, following allegations of homosexuality. This decision comes after the allegations surfaced on a popular blog, Gistlover, which listed prominent Nigerians allegedly involved in similar conduct. The suspension was announced in an internal memo dated October […]
Dangote Encourages Marketers to Source Locally as Tinubu Meets Top Officials Over Fuel Supply
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has urged petroleum marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to source fuel directly from his refinery to address Nigeria’s fuel demands. This announcement followed a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and key officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, October 30, 2024. According […]
Nigeria Faces Third Petrol Price Hike in 60 Days Amid Economic Pressures
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to ₦1,025 per litre in Lagos and ₦1,060 per litre in Abuja—marking the third price hike within two months. This adjustment comes as the price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude drops from $75 to $72 per barrel, […]
Nigeria’s National Power Grid Suffers Fourth Collapse in October, Heightening Energy Stability Concerns
On Tuesday night, Nigeria’s national power grid partially collapsed, causing blackouts across parts of the country already grappling with previous system failures. This incident marks the fourth grid collapse in October and the ninth for 2024. Data from the Nigerian System Operator indicates that grid capacity dropped to 2,037.2 megawatts by 10:08 pm, with key […]
Latest Fuel Price and Petrol Scarcity Update for October 30, 2024
New Petrol Prices Across Nigeria The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in petrol prices amid ongoing economic challenges. Fuel prices in Lagos have risen to N1,025 per liter, while Abuja residents now pay N1,060 per liter. This adjustment, confirmed at NNPCL stations, has placed additional pressure on citizens already coping […]