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Government Promises to Resolve Fuel Crisis

The Federal Government has pledged to resolve the ongoing fuel crisis that has severely impacted the transportation sector. Motorists have been paying between ₦900 and ₦1,200 per litre due to shortages. Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, assured Nigerians via Twitter that the government is working around the clock to address the logistical […]

Rivers Assembly Approves Frank-Fubara as Commissioner

The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr Emmanuel Onengiye-Ofori Frank-Fubara as a commissioner-designate. The clerk has been directed to inform Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the confirmation for possible swearing-in. Governor Fubara sent a letter to the Speaker, Honourable Victor Oko-Jumbo, requesting the confirmation in accordance with Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution. During […]

Petrol Scarcity: Marketers Explain Price Increase

Petrol marketers have attributed the recent fuel scarcity in the country to supply issues from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, the sole importer of the commodity. They stated that they have been forced to source petrol from depot owners, leading to a slight increase in prices across Nigeria. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President […]

Nationwide Blackout Ends as TCN Resolves Grid Instability

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the national grid has been fully restored following a partial disturbance that occurred at approximately 15:09 hours on Saturday. In a statement signed by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN explained that the disturbance was likely triggered by the unexpected tripping of three units […]

NEMA Mobilizes Emergency Response Units Nationwide to Combat Flooding

In a proactive move to manage flood risks, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated all its Zonal, Territorial, and Operational offices across the country. The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, announced that these offices will collaborate with State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) to conduct rescue operations and assess the flood situation. According […]

Senate Launches Probe into Substandard Diesel Imports

The Senate has formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged importation of substandard diesel and hazardous petroleum products into Nigeria. This resolution followed a motion by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River State, highlighting the urgent need to address the issue. Presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the committee will examine pre-shipment […]

Lagos Urges Calm Amid Severe Flooding, Promises Swift Action

The Lagos State government has urged residents to remain calm amid the flash floods caused by torrential rainfall across the state. Efforts are underway to open more drainage channels to prevent future occurrences. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assured the public that the state plans to establish a Sovereign Investment Fund for strategic future investments. The Commissioner […]

Customs Intercept ₦1.5bn Illegal Arms Shipment from Turkey

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted assorted arms, drones, and military equipment worth ₦1.5 billion, smuggled from Turkey into Lagos State. Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed Area Command. Acting on intelligence from local and international collaborators, customs personnel were deployed on June 19, 2024, to […]

NCDC Reports 63 Deaths, 2,102 Suspected Cases in Cholera Outbreak

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases in the ongoing cholera epidemic. Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of NCDC, provided these figures during a news conference in Abuja. As of June 30, cholera cases have been recorded across 33 states and 122 local government areas, […]

Wike’s Threat to Kingibe Sparks Calls for Presidential Intervention

Politicians have called on President Bola Tinubu to address the actions of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his threat to block the re-election of Senator Ireti Kingibe in 2027. The Labour Party (LP) has demanded a reprimand for Wike, emphasizing that Kingibe was elected by the people, while Wike is […]

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