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Again, Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the price of petrol for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1. The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days. This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians pay between N860 and N865…

Again, Osun Monarch Adds a New Feather

February 14, 2025 Dorcas Sanni Ojelabi

The ‘Advocate for Good Governance in Nigeria’ (AFGIN), a non-governmental organization based in Abuja on Thursday, February 13, 2025 presented a ‘Distinguished Leadership Honour’ award to HRM Oba, (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye, the Elegboro of Ijebu-jesa, Osun state. Platforms Africa reports that AFGIN an initiative inspired by the numerous accounts of citizens on government negligence and incompetence was established in 2018 to enhance democratic process and good governance in Nigeria. Stating Oba Agunsoye’s notable contributions to human development, community building, job creation and capacity enhancement; AFGIN through the Director of…

Again, Tinubu Shuns NJC, Appoints New CCT Chairman

January 23, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again bypassed the constitutional mandates of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) by unilaterally appointing Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The NJC and FJSC are both chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun who is from Lagos. According to PRNigeria, Kogo’s latest appointment by Tinubu was communicated in a letter dated January 20, 2025, signed by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of…

Again, Security Operatives Foil Bobrisky’s Escape Bid, Eject Him From Amsterdam-Bound Flight

November 1, 2024 Abibat Babalola

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, on Thursday, reportedly arrested controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The social media influencer took to his Instagram page on Thursday night to announce his arrest, moments after disclosing his departure from Nigeria. BobBobrisky was reportedly apprehended by EFCC officials while transiting through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos en route to London. Bobrisky, in the late-night post, cried out to Nigerians for help, claiming to have been badly injured during the incident. READ ALSO: Lady Accused Of Poisoning…

Again, Labour Rejects N54,000 As New Minimum Wage

May 22, 2024 Abibat Babalola

Labour has on Tuesday rejected the N54,000 proposed by the Federal government as new minimum wage. FG had in a meeting with Labour proposed N54,000 as against its earlier N48,000 offer. One of the leaders of the Organised Labour who attended the meeting revealed this to Salient Times in a telephone conversation. Recall that Organised Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, walked out on the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage following the proposed N48,000 as minimum wage by the Federal Government. Last week Organised…

Again, Armed Robbers Attack Ogun Poly Students, kill One, Shoot 9

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Abibat Babalola

Barely four days after the Ogun State Police Command claimed to have arrested three armed robbers involved in the robbery operation and raping of students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, the students have been attacked again, with one of them paying the supreme price. In the robbery incident, nine other students also sustained gunshot injuries. The latest attack is coming barely a week after students of the institution and indigenes protested the robbery and rape of female students of the polytechnic by the hoodlums. It was gathered that students residing…

Again, Chimamanda Makes Waves in Int’l Literary World, Wins Best Title at 2023 Indie Book Awards

June 30, 2023 Abibat Babalola

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a celebrated Nigerian author, keeps making waves in the global literary scene with her superb storytelling and provocative narratives. At the 2023 Indie Book Awards, Adichie’s most recent book, “Notes on Grief,” was rewarded with the prestigious Best Title of the Summer category. On June 23, the penultimate day of Independent Bookshop Week (IBW), Adichie was announced as the winner of the Non-Fiction category for her reflection on the death of her father, Notes on Grief (Fourth Estate). READ ALSO: Eid-El-Kabir: Nigeria Declares Wed, Thur Public Holiday Firm…

BREAKING: Supreme Court Adjourns Naira Swap Case To Feb. 22

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Aliyu Aliyu

Case now to be heard three days to presidentsial elections + the political economy of the suit, which has now become APC Vs. PdP case The Supreme Court, again, on Wednesday adjourned hearing in a suit filed by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara States against the Federal Government seeking a restraining order to stop the full implementation of the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The suit was initially adjourned by the apex court till today on February 8, 2023, with all parties involved present. The Governors of…

Again, Gunmen Attack CUPP Spokesperson

February 7, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

Barely three weeks after the Akokwa house of the spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, was attacked by gunmen, which led to the death of four persons including his uncle, unknown armed men have again invaded Ugochinyere’s house in Imo State on Tuesday. Recall that on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Akokwa, Imo State, a motorcade conveying unknown gunmen invaded Ugochinyere’s private residence and burnt down the building, cars and killed his uncle and three others. READ ALSO I Grabbed My Wife, Children And…

Again, INEC Extends PVC Collection

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by one week. This was disclosed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye ,on Saturday. This is the second time the commission is extending the collection of PVCs due to the progress recorded so far. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Nigerian Divisional Police Chief Slumps, Dies In Officer Gabon Launches New Initiative To Attract Tourists I Consoled Man Who Lost 9 Children Before I lost My Son – Gov Sule Police…