The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has implemented a slight reduction in petrol prices at its retail outlets, adjusting the pump price from N960 to N945 per litre. As reported by Politics Nigeria, the new pricing became effective on Thursday, February 13, 2025, following directives from the company’s headquarters. A visit to an NNPC filling station in Ejigbo confirmed the price adjustment. A station attendant disclosed, “We received instructions this morning (Thursday) to lower the price from N960 to N945. You can already see how the change has increased patronage, leading to long queues.” However, the reduction has not…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Disciplinary Committee has given clarification as to why some high-profile party members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, were not summoned to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Chief Tom Ikimi, revealed in a statement that the committee’s mandate is limited to addressing petitions filed against party members, rather than acting on allegations published in newspapers. Ikimi added that the committee’s jurisdiction is restricted to petitions formally submitted to it. “Whether acts were committed against the party in 2015, 2019, 2020, or any other year, we can do nothing about them except if…
The Ogun Security Network Agency, aka Amotekun Corps, confirmed on Wednesday the rescue of 16 women and girls allegedly forced into prostitution. While parading the victims and their trafficker in Abeokuta, Amotekun commander Alade Adedigba said the girls were rescued after an intelligence report.Mr Adedigba explained that the victims, aged between 12 and 27, were rescued from the Rail Line Hotel in Ifo, located in the Ifo LGA.The victims, mostly teenagers, were paraded alongside their alleged “carer”, Idem Joy.Mr Adedigba confirmed that 14 of the victims were from Akwa Ibom, while one each came from Cross River and Delta.The commander…
ABAKALIKI—Women of the Ntsuruakpa Izhia community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State took to the roads, Tuesday protesting against the abandoned road projects causing accidents along the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway. The women numbering over 900, who, came out in the early hours, blocked the dualised Abakaliki-Enugu expressway Flyover at Ezzamgbo junction in Ohaukwu council area, expressed sadness over the slow pace of the road project execution currently undergoing rehabilitation since last year. The leader of the women, Mrs Blessing Okweshi, lamented that the abandoned project has been causing accidents resulting in the deaths of residents and others plying the…
Akinwunmi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has debunked media reports linking him to the 2027 presidential race. Following his interview on Arise TV, Akinwunmi was widely reported to have hinted at contesting for the presidency in 2027. When asked during the interview if he would like to run for president of Nigeria after his tenure at the African Development Bank expires, he said, “I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere—including in my own country, Nigeria.” His response sparked speculations as many interpreted it as a subtle declaration for the…
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, says, ‘Pablo Escobar’, a reference to President Bola Tinubu over his narcotics dealing case in the U.S., will be making his biggest mistake if the Nigerian government arrests his father. On Tuesday, Mr El-Rufai, who fell out with Mr Tinubu since he was nominated for ministerial appointment but was blocked by the Senate, alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu was plotting to arrest him. “I have been hearing these same rumours of arrest, detention and torture in some dungeon in the NSA’s office (where Emefiele was allegedly tortured to resign as…
Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC–Borno) has raised concerns about certain provisions in the Tax Reform Bill that need to be addressed before it becomes law. Mr Jaha voiced his concerns on Wednesday during an interview after the House of Representatives passed the bill for a second reading in Abuja. He criticised a clause granting the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) the powers of the board chairman, calling it questionable. According to Mr Jaha, this clause gives the CEO absolute authority, making the officer both judge and jury in their own case. “The provision allowing the NRS CEO…
A 23-year-old salesgirl, Nifemi Friday, who allegedly called a businessman and his wife “ritualists” was on Wednesday remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by an Eti-Osa Chief Magistrate’s Court, for stealing goods worth N5,200,000 and defamation of character. Magistrate Mrs T. F. Oyaniyi ordered the remanded after she pleaded not guilty to the two counts brought against her by the police. Friday is facing town counts of stealing and defamation of character against her. The police in the charge marked ET/C/18/2025, accused the defendant (Friday) of stealing goods at a mall and calling a businessman, Mr. Lateef Lawal and his…
A viral video circulating online on Thursday captured the moment Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, proposed to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. In the video, the singer and the lawmaker were seen dancing together, surrounded by friends who cheered them on. Moments later, 2Baba presented a ring to Osawaru, and the two shared a long embrace. This proposal comes just a day after 2Baba publicly confirmed his relationship with Osawaru, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Amid Separation from Annie Idibia The revelation follows the singer’s recent separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, with whom he…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Wednesday resumed the supply of electricity to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan after more than 100 days of disconnection. The Chairman of UCH Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Mr Oladayo Olabampe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. NAN reports that IBEDC had disconnected UCH on Oct. 26, 2024, over accumulated debts, leading to series of events which included students of the College embarking on peaceful protests. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and the IBEDC management had a meeting at the UCH on Monday on…