Sixteen state governments, led by Kogi State, have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court questioning the constitutional legitimacy of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The states argue that the creation of these agencies violated constitutional requirements, particularly the failure to obtain approval from the majority […]
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Peter Obi Calls on Tinubu to Reverse Fuel Price Hike, Labels It Insensitive
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the recent fuel price hike announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The price of petrol has surged from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre, marking the second increase in a month. Obi, in a post on his X account, called the increase “unfortunate […]
Dino Melaye Urges Suspended PDP Chairman Damagum to Join APC Amid Party Crisis
Former Senator Dino Melaye has advised suspended PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum to leave the party and join the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing him of causing significant harm to the PDP. This comes after a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) suspended Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu. In response, Melaye criticized […]
PDP Faces Deepening Crisis as Wike and Bauchi Governor Clash Over Party Control
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in turmoil, with an intense power struggle between former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. The conflict, which escalated after the removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu as National Chairman, has split the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) into factions. Tensions peaked when Wike’s push […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 12, 2024 (Black Market)
The dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market today, October 12, 2024, stands at ₦1695 for buying and ₦1700 for selling. This rate is reported from Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) sources. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange transactions […]
Group caution Speakers Abbas SLA, Ogbeche over comments on Betta Edu
Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (CCSON) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to make public its findings regarding the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu. The group in a press statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, were making reference to the earlier write-up […]
FG Allows Direct Fuel Purchase from Dangote Refinery
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially permitted petroleum marketers to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, bypassing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s fuel procurement process and confirms speculation that the NNPC would no longer be the exclusive off-taker of Dangote’s fuel. In […]
APC Dismisses Calls for Policy Reversal, Urges Support for Tinubu’s Agenda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected opposition demands to reconsider the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, instead urging support for the government’s Renewed Hope agenda. This follows criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which accused the APC of electoral manipulation in the September 21 Edo State governorship election and warned of a […]
APC Suspends Minister Heineken Lokpobiri and 2019 Gubernatorial Candidate David Lyon
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has suspended several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and David Lyon, the party’s 2019 gubernatorial candidate. The suspension also affects two commissioners currently serving in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led Bayelsa State administration who are also APC members. Mitin Eniekenemi, […]
Court Blocks PDP Leadership From Removing Damagum as Acting National Chairman
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order preventing the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Umar Damagum as the Acting National Chairman. This ruling ensures that Damagum remains in his position until the party’s national convention, scheduled for December 2025. […]