Subsidy: Tinubu to fix one refinery before December — Kyari
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has revealed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has concluded an arrangement to have one of the four refineries repaired and operating at an optimal level before the end of the year. Kyari made the revelation when he visited the party secretariat […]
Rivers police kill notorious cultist in shootout, recover arms
The Rivers State Police Command has said a notorious cultist identified as Azunda Elechi was killed during a shootout with its operatives. Spokesperson of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement she issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Iringe-Koko said Elecií, a member of the Dey-Gbam cult group, was among those that carried […]
Tribunal: I was forced to sign presidential poll result in Kogi – PDP witness
The first witness of the People Democratic Party on Thursday, Joe Agada, has alleged that BVAS devices were manipulated in the last presidential election and that he was forced to sign the results as the state collation officer in Kogi State. Agada who is a retired captain stated this during his cross-examination at the Presidential […]
Fubara promises improved welfare for Rivers workers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has promised that his administration will give priority attention to the welfare of civil servants in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a visit to the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This was contained in a statement signed by Fubara’s Senior Special Assistant on […]
10th NASS: Tinubu meets Kalu, Abbas in Aso Rock Villa
The President, Bola Tinubu, is meeting with two members of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, at the State House, Abuja. While details of their meeting are yet to be known, it may be connected to the rife opposition both men have been facing in their candidacy for the speakership and […]
Troops kill 51 terrorists, 876 surrender in North-East
No fewer than 51 terrorists were killed by troops while 93 suspected criminals were arrested in the North-East and North-West regions of the country between May 18 and June 1, 2023. Also, a total of 876 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province members and their family members surrendered to the troops in Borno during […]
BREAKING: EFCC grills Fayemi over misappropriation of N4bn
A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, is currently been interrogated at the zonal command office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in Ilorin, Kwara State, The PUNCH has gathered. Impeccable sources privy to the development, told our correspondent that Fayemi arrived the EFCC facility at about 9:40 am on Thursday.” Fayemi arrived […]
BREAKING: EFCC grills Fayemi over N4bn money laundering
….. Several other former governors under probe – Source ….I can’t comment on the development – EFCC PRO A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, is currently being interrogated at the zonal command office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in Ilorin, Kwara State, over an alleged laundering of N4billion, The PUNCH has […]
Oba of Benin seeks greater role for youths in Tinubu-led govt
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to give more opportunities for youth development in his administration. The monarch noted that with the support of the youths, the Tinubu-led would fulfil its mandate to Nigerians easier and faster. Oba Ewuare II stated this in his congratulatory letter to the President, […]
Tinubu only president bold to remove subsidy — Daniel
The Senator-elect representing Ogun East District, Gbenga Daniel, has hailed President Bola Tinubu as the only president “bold enough” to put an end to the petroleum subsidy regime. The former governor of Ogun State said this during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday. Sharing his opinion on Tinubu’s announcement on the removal of fuel […]