Written by Dangote refinery has said it will commence free direct supply of petrol across the country from Monday, September 15. Read Also: ‘Nationwide strike inevitable,’ says NUPENG; accuses Dangote of breaching agreement The refinery also slashed petrol retail prices to N841 per litre in Lagos and the South West. For Abuja, Edo, Kwara, Rivers and Delta … Continue reading “Dangote refinery begins free petrol delivery Monday, slashes price to N841/litre”
Abuja – Political commentator Longers Anyanwu has come to the defense of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), rejecting claims that the former Abia State governor acquired assets in the United States solely due to his gubernatorial tenure. In a recent statement reacting to a viral video, Anyanwu traced Kalu’s prominence in Nigerian politics and business … Continue reading “Anyanwu defends Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s legacy”
France and Germany moved to bolster defence of Polish airspace Thursday as the UN Security Council called an emergency meeting to discuss Warsaw’s accusation that Moscow launched a drone raid on its territory. Poland branded the incident, which prompted Polish and NATO forces to shoot down several drones overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, a deliberate “unprecedented” … Continue reading “Allies bolster Poland air defence after Russian drone raid”
By Evelyn Usman The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Zone RS2HQ, covering Lagos and Ogun states, has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 81 Division to enhance security and road safety across Lagos State. The Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oladayo, made the remarks, yesterday, during a courtesy visit … Continue reading “Army, FRSC partner on training, security in Lagos”
The Federal Government has said that the situation of Carter Bridge in Lagos State was critical and all stakeholders must realise that the bridge is irredeemable. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this remarks in Lagos yesterday, during a comprehensive inspection of the bridge under deck. He said: “What we did today is to … Continue reading “Carter Bridge irredeemable — Umahi”
…Set to launch fresh agency for recovery of unutilised 3,000 hectares of land …As commissioner seeks gov’s extension of amnesty period By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has ruled out the possibility of compensation to illegal property owners and occupants displaced, following demolition of marked buildings and shanties along Iyana Oworo, Lekki coastlines. This is … Continue reading “Oworosonki demolition: No compensation plans for displaced occupants — Govt”
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Minister of Education and Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to immediately rescind its decision suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and allow her to resume her legislative duties. In a strongly worded memo addressed … Continue reading “Ezekwesili urges senate to recall Natasha, cautions against constitutional breach”
…As Israel strikes Houthi target in Yemen By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports European Commission said it plans to enact new measures against Israel over its attempts to undermine the two-state solution being proposed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Thi scomes as Israel struck several Houthi targets in Yemen, including in the capital city of … Continue reading “Palestine: EU plans new measures against Israel”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared that no amount of state brutality or political repression will silence the working class, insisting that every attack on its leadership only strengthened its resolve to resist anti-people policies. In a statement marking the first anniversary of the arrest and detention of its … Continue reading “State brutality can’t silence us — NLC”
By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has advised airlines to blacklist unruly passengers to serve as deterrent to others. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, gave the charge during a stakeholders meeting with domestic airlines in Abuja yesterday. The purpose of the engagement was to speak to … Continue reading “NCAA orders airlines to blacklist unruly passengers”