FG suspends import duties, taxes on Essential food items
The Federal Government has suspended import duties and taxes on essential food items to combat widespread hunger and make necessities cheaper for Nigerians. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced this at a press briefing on Monday evening, addressing the tough economic conditions and the government’s plans to ease the financial burden […]
MTN announces closure of all offices nationwide
MTN Nigeria, one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, has informed its customers that all of its offices across Nigeria will be closed today, July 30th. The company made this announcement through an official statement, saying: “Please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July.” MTN has not provided any specific […]
Gov Ademola Adeleke Directs all Osun state schools to shut down ahead of protest
The Osun government has ordered all schools in Osun to shut down by July 31. The directive, which affects public and private schools, came amid the build-up to the #EndBadGovernance protests aimed at demanding good economic reforms and better welfare policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a public service announcement issued by the permanent […]
Kylian Mbappe acquires the ownership of French club, Caen
The 25-year-old footballer will pay just under €20m to purchase most of the shares in French club SM Caen, while Pierre-Antin Capton, chairman of the supervisory board, will hold the rest of the capital, worth €5m, according to Le Parisien. The newspaper publication also reported that negotiations between the parties have been ongoing for several […]
Planned Protest: FG begins the sale of 50kg rice at N40,000
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the commencement of the distribution of 10 trucks of 50kg rice to each state, which will be sold at designated centers at a subsidized price of N40,000 per bag. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to address poverty and the high cost of living in the […]
Tinubu orders NNPC to sell crude to Dangote Refinery in Naira
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Monday. Onanuga stated that the move, which is […]
Peter Obi addresses Kenneth Okonkwo’s resignation from Labour Party
A former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has cautioned Labour Party members and supporters against attacking the party’s ex-Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his differing opinions A few hours after Okonkwo announced his resignation from LP, the party’s leadership described him as one of the moles in their camp. Okonkwo dumped LP on […]
Arsenal FC Signs Italian Defender Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal Football Club has announced the signing of 22-year-old Italian international defender Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract. Calafiori, who was part of Italy’s squad at Euro 2024, joins Arsenal after an impressive season with Bologna, where he played a crucial role in their top-five finish and Champions League qualification. […]
JUST IN: FG issues circular to VCs over planned protest
Due to the upcoming national protest scheduled for August 1, the Federal Ministry of Education has sent a circular to all Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, instructing them to ensure the safety of staff, students, and public infrastructure on their campuses. According to Daily posts, the circular, which was issued via the National Universities Commission […]
Peter Obi backs upcoming nationwide protest, calls for peaceful demonstration
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship. Some youths are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 15 against the rising cost of living and economic hardship. Speaking on Sunday after a meeting […]