President Tinubu’s Policy Shift Sees 92% Drop in Nigeria’s Daily Petrol Consumption
A significant decline in Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption has been recorded since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Product Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reveals a 92% drop in consumption, from 60 million liters in May 2023 to 4.5 million liters by August 20, 2024. This drastic […]
Estrangement Turns Ugly: Taiwo, Ex-Wife of Former President Obasanjo, Evicted Over Unpaid Rent
The estranged wife of Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has been evicted from her Abuja home due to unpaid rent Despite receiving a 30-day notice, Taiwo failed to settle her debts or vacate the premises, leading to her public eviction. This incident is the latest in a series of dramatic events surrounding the couple’s […]
IPOB Disowns Sit-at-Home Declaration, Urges South-East Residents to Ignore Order
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a circulating declaration of a sit-at-home protest on October 21 and 22, attributing the order to criminal elements and infiltrators. A video and voice note had been circulating on social media, warning residents of the South-East to stay indoors on the designated days, with threats […]
Nigeria’s Transmission Company CEO, Sule Abdulaziz, Addresses 24-Hour Power Supply to Togo, Senegal
Despite recent power grid collapses, Nigeria’s Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) supplies electricity to Togo, Benin, and Niger on a 24-hour basis, with these countries paying for the service. However, many Nigerians experience interrupted power supply due to the country’s tiered distribution system. According to Abdulaziz, Nigeria’s electricity distribution is categorized into three tiers: – […]
Femi Fani-Kayode Loses Special Assistant After Slumping in an Hotel Room with an Individual
Former Nigerian Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has announced the sudden passing of his Special Assistant, Ndifreke Saviour Mark. Mark, 52, died on October 13, 2024, after collapsing at an Abuja hotel. According to reports, Mark was with an individual at the hotel when he suddenly slumped and passed away. He was rushed to Asokoro District […]
President Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer Replaced by DSS
Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director from the Department of State Service (DSS). Sources reveal Fasasi’s removal was to facilitate his attendance at a strategic training course. DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi requested President Tinubu’s approval to release Fasasi from his […]
Nigerian Army Bids Farewell to 15 Retired Generals
The Nigerian Army has honored 15 distinguished generals from the Artillery Corps, who have retired from active service after decades of dedicated duty. A ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna State, celebrated the careers of 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals. Major General James Myam, representing the retirees, […]
Salah Shines as Liverpool Edge Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield
Mohamed Salah’s impressive performance propelled Liverpool to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield. Despite Chelsea’s dominant start, Liverpool capitalized on key opportunities to secure the win. Chelsea created early scoring chances through Nicolas Jackson, but Liverpool took the lead when Salah converted a penalty kick after Levi Colwill fouled Curtis Jones. A second […]
Stones Secures 2-1 Win Victory Over Wolves in City’s Late Show
A late goal from John Stones propelled Manchester City to victory over Wolves, reclaiming their position at the top of the Premier League table. Wolves drew first blood with Jorgen Strand Larsen’s early strike in the seventh minute. However, Manchester City equalized through Josko Gvardiol’s impressive finish in the 33rd minute. Just as the match […]
Nigeria Introduces 5% Excise Duty on Telecoms, Gaming, and Betting
The Federal Government has proposed a new tax bill, aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s tax framework. The legislation, dated October 4, 2024, introduces a 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, gambling, lotteries, and betting activities. The bill imposes a 5% excise duty on telecoms services, including postpaid and prepaid services, as well as gaming, gambling, […]