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By Miracle Ogunde In reaction to stampedes in Oyo, Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT where many people were reported dead, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the commissioners of police in the affected states to carry out thorough investigations into the incidents for further legal actions. The IGP, while sympathizing…

By: Bayero Ade Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has blamed the recent tragic stampedes in parts of Nigeria on what he describes as the “economic destruction” caused by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Sowore linked the deaths of over 100 Nigerians in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja to…

By: Bayero Ade Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja that have claimed dozens of lives. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, December 21, Obi described the incidents as heartbreaking and lamented the loss of lives driven by…

By Our Correspondent In the 2025 budget, the Federal Government has set aside N27 billion for the benefits of retired leaders, including former presidents, vice presidents, military heads of state, and other retired senior government officials. This fund will cover entitlements for figures such as former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, as…

By Our Correspondent Kola Ologbondiyan, former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has clarified that the party is not pursuing any merger with other political groups. While individual political figures may be engaging in discussions about potential alliances, he emphasized that the PDP itself is not involved in any merger talks. Ologbondiyan…

By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Finance, Wale Edun, has revealed that the 2025 budget is designed to draw in private investors and stimulate economic growth. In an interview, Edun discussed how the administration of President Bola Tinubu plans to exceed its annual growth target of 4.6 percent, aiming for 5.5…

By Our Correspondent Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, provided an explanation for the National Economic Council’s (NEC) decision to ask for the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bill. He revealed that the bill had been sent directly to the National Assembly without first being reviewed by NEC, which is standard procedure for such legislation. Makinde…

By Our Correspondent Dangote Petroleum Refinery has teamed up with MRS Petrol Station to offer petrol at ₦935 per litre across its retail outlets in Nigeria. This new pricing will be available nationwide starting Monday, following a successful launch in Lagos. The partnership comes after Dangote slashed petrol prices at its refinery to ₦899.50 per…

By Our Correspondent The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has released a list of candidates for the upcoming local government elections set for January 18, 2025. The names of chairmanship candidates have been displayed at the commission’s headquarters, while those running for councillor positions have been posted at local government offices across the state.…

By Our Correspondent The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol in Lagos to ₦899 per liter. This adjustment mirrors a similar price cut recently implemented by the Dangote Refinery. The move signals increasing competition within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The new pricing, outlined in a document from NNPC’s…