Severe security challenges not just Buhari, APC’s cup of tea – Presidency
The presidency has said that the fight against banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality currently ravaging the entire nation, is everybody’s business. The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made the assertion in…
Using $1.5 billion to renovate Port Harcourt refinery is a huge waste – Peter Obi blasts FG
A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has slammed the Federal Government of Nigeria for approving $1.5 billion to renovate the Port Harcourt refinery. Obi, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Friday, said it was a ‘huge…
Department of Petroleum Resources seals filling stations in Imo for selling above approved price
Some filling stations in Imo state have been sealed by the Department of Petroleum Resources. Zonal Controller of DPR in Imo, Roseline Wilki who spoke to newsmen as she led a team of officials on a routine monitoring exercise in…
Fuel: We’ll ensure marketers sell petrol at approved prices – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Katsina State Field Office says it will ensure petrol is sold at the government-approved price in the state. The government-approved price is N162 to N165 per litre. The Controller of DPR in Katsina, Mr…
Aisha Buhari Returns To Nigeria
First Lady Aisha Buhari is back in the country after spending six months in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sources told Daily Trust that the first lady, who quietly relocated abroad after Hanan, one of her daughters, got married in September,…
Two World Presidents In War Of Words, Call Each Other Killers
Russian President Vladimir Putin fired back at American counterpart Joe Biden’s accusation that he’s a killer, saying “it takes one to know one” as he insisted the U.S. will have to take Russia’s interests into account despite insults. “I would…
FEC approves N3bn for NCDC lab equipment
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N3.070 billion for acquisition of laboratory equipment by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire told reporters that the approval was made at the 38th virtual…
Troops rescue 10 persons abducted from FAAN staff quarters in Kaduna
10 persons abducted from the staff quarters of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Kaduna state, have been rescued by troops after spending 11 days in captivity. Those rescued have been identified as Ilori Sunday, Celestina Sunday, Beauty Oshaibie…
Cultists clashed in Ketu over revenue generation at Ketu fruits market – Lagos Police
The Lagos state police command has explained why cultists clashed in Ikosi-Ketu area, leading to the destruction of businesses and properties in the Lagos community. Lagos police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said preliminary investigation showed the cultists clashed over revenue generation at Ketu fruits…
Nigeria ranks 16th on FBI’s list of countries worst affected by internet crimes
Nigeria has been ranked 16th in FBI’s list of countries which are worst affected by internet crimes. The State-specific statistics which can be found within the 2020 Internet Crime Report and in the accompanying 2020 State Reports, includes information from 791,790…