Nigeria’s debt to suppliers of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, has surpassed $6bn, doubling what it was since early April, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited struggles to …
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Court sacks judges heading Ganduje’s probe panels
The Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, gave a 48-hour ultimatum to two Kano judges, Justice Lawan Adamu and Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, to resign their appointments from the judicial …
Read More »New UK govt faces tough economic challenge
Britain’s new Labour government has pledged immediate action to grow the economy after clinching a landslide election victory to oust the Conservatives, but its task could be hampered by strained …
Read More »Customs seek Ogun traditional rulers’ support to tackle smuggling
The new Controller of Ogun I Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, James Ojo, has underscored the support of traditional rulers and other security agencies towards ensuring a successful anti-smuggling …
Read More »Iran begins presidential election runoff amid low turnout
Polls opened Friday for Iran’s runoff presidential election, the interior ministry said, pitting reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in the race to succeed Ebrahim Raisi, who died …
Read More »Group urges Nasarawa to end killings
A socio-cultural group, the Alago Ikweyi Ggayi Development Union, has called on the Nasarawa State Government to urgently intervene in the ongoing killings following a land dispute between the Alago …
Read More »Petroleum tanker drivers declare support for Tinubu’s policies
The National Chairman of the union, Mr Lucky Osesua, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of its delegates conference on Thursday in Abuja. “This is a time for …
Read More »EU hails Keir Starmer’s ‘historic’ UK election win
The European Union on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour’s election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it “historic’. “I look forward to working with you …
Read More »JUST IN: NCAA suspends licences of 10 private jet operators
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended 10 private jet operations over failure to begin the recertification process. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public …
Read More »CNG 40% cheaper than petrol, 100 stations coming – NNPC
The use of Compressed Natural Gas in automobiles is 40 per cent cheaper than using Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced on Thursday. …
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