He believed the preference aimed to enable NIPCO to dominate the CNG business and stifle competition. Concerns are rising among marketers about the government’s grant of excessive rights to NIPCO, potentially leading to a monopoly in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) market. This worry stems from a recent gas explosion …
Read More »Kano State Bars 14 Journalists Including NTA, FRCN Staff From Covering Activities
While no official reason was given, Dawakin-Tofa’s message hinted at “recent developments” being the motivation behind this decision even as the message has raised an eyebrow. The Kano State government under Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration has withdrawn accreditation from 14 journalists who were assigned to cover government activities. Sanusi Bature …
Read More »Projects: We will review compensation rates for affected persons — FG
The Federal Government has said that it will review the compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected by projects to ensure fairness and justice. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this move by the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. Commercial Playground Equipment …
Read More »Faruk Lawan regains freedom after serving jail term
Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Prison after serving a five-year sentence for bribery. His release on Tuesday morning was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Samson Duza. “Lawan was released this morning after completing his jail term,” Duza …
Read More »INEC cautions journalists against spreading fake news
Three weeks before the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission assured journalists in the state that their safety during the coverage of the election would be guaranteed. The commission also warned journalists against publishing and spreading fake news before and during the election, which is set …
Read More »Ondo Guber: You Can’t ‘Capture’ South-West, PDP Replies Ganduje
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent remarks made by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding the APC’s intention to “capture” Ondo State and, by extension, the entire South West region, warning it’s impossible to capture the zone. The PDP in a …
Read More »PDP Faction Seeks Court Order To Hold NEC Meeting Amid Crisis With Acting Chairman Damagum
The move comes in direct defiance of a Federal High Court Abuja order that bars the PDP from removing its acting national chairman, Umar Damagum. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has initiated a legal action at the Zamfara High Court, seeking an ex-parte …
Read More »Mohbad’s toxicology report out – Lagos Govt
The Lagos State government has said the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held …
Read More »CAF President Speaks On Nigeria-Libya Saga, Says Proper Actions Will Be Taken After Investigation
Commenting on the incident, President Motsepe while speaking at the ongoing General Assembly on Tuesday said the organisation was committed to accountability in such matters. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has insisted that the institution will take proper action after investigating the incident involving the Nigerian …
Read More »EFCC re-arraigns ex-Kwara gov, Ahmed, over alleged N5.78bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh 14-count charges against a former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed, and the Commissioner of Finance under his administration, Mr Ademola Banu, over an alleged N5.78 billion fraud. The case is before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court. …
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