The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday in Los Angeles, celebrated the finest in television, with notable winners and groundbreaking performances. Top Winners: Acting Awards: Supporting Awards: Directing and Writing: Other Notable Awards: Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, the ceremony was broadcast live on ABC from L.A.’s Peacock Theater.
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Telcos Begin Disconnection of 66 Million Unlinked SIM Cards in Nigeria
Telecom companies in Nigeria have commenced the disconnection of around 66 million mobile lines that are yet to be linked to the National Identification Number (NIN) in compliance with a directive from the federal government. The move comes after multiple deadline extensions aimed at encouraging Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to […]
NNPC Clarifies Error in Petrol Price Statement
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has corrected an error in the petrol price statement it released earlier on Monday. Initially, NNPCL provided a chart detailing the estimated petrol prices based on refined petrol obtained from Dangote Refinery. However, the breakdown of transaction details between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery required revision. In the updated […]
Atiku’s Aide Criticizes Tinubu’s Cap Design as Symbol of Oppression
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has labeled the symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap design as a representation of oppression. In a statement titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu criticized Tinubu’s leadership after one year in office, arguing that he has failed both his supporters and […]
Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Gusau Hold Strategic Meeting with Babangida in Minna
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar and General Aliyu Gusau, visited ex-Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at his Hill Top residence in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday. Obasanjo arrived at Minna International Airport around 4:30 pm and proceeded to Babangida’s home, where the four elder statesmen held a closed-door […]
NNPCL Confirms Petrol Purchase Price from Dangote Refinery at ₦898 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that it purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at ₦898 per litre from the Dangote Refinery, dismissing earlier reports of a lower price. In a statement on Sunday, NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye clarified the true cost, countering claims of a ₦760 price tag. […]
NNPCL Begins Petrol Lifting Operations from Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially commenced the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Over the weekend, the first batch of petrol was loaded onto over 100 NNPCL trucks, marking a significant milestone for the refinery’s operations. A video shared on […]
Obaseki Declares Edo Governorship Election a ‘Do or Die’ Battle
Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared the upcoming September 21 Edo governorship election as a “do or die” affair, following the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) refusal to sign the Peace Accord. Obaseki expressed concerns over the involvement of police, whom he accused of working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and arresting PDP members without evidence. […]
SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Petrol Price Hike and NNPCL Corruption Allegations
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for his failure to reverse the recent petrol price hike and to investigate alleged corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also names the Attorney General of the […]
Lagos Drivers Rush to Conversion Centers as CNG Initiative Gains Momentum
Dozens of commercial drivers in Lagos are flocking to various conversion centers across the state to switch their vehicles from petrol-powered engines to compressed natural gas (CNG). This surge follows the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), which distributed conversion kits to states as part of a broader effort to alleviate the financial strain of […]