Presidential Adviser Takes Indefinite Leave for Personal Medical Reasons
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, is taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on personal medical issues affecting his immediate family. He submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff and will pause his duties as Adviser, Special Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman of the Presidential […]
Enforcement Alone Won’t Stop Corruption, EFCC Chair Says, as Focus Shifts from Prosecuting Politicians to Prevention
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has called for a shift in Nigeria’s anti-corruption strategy, warning that focusing solely on prosecuting corrupt politicians and individuals has not worked in the last 20 years. During a meeting with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Abuja, Olukoyede explained that enforcement has only led to more sophisticated corruption schemes. “Enforcement […]
NNPCL’s Adedapo Segun: ‘Current Fuel Prices Don’t Reflect Market Conditions’
Adedapo Segun, Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (Downstream), has highlighted the need for a competitive market to ensure stable fuel prices and supply in Nigeria. Speaking on Arise Television’s *Morning Show* on Thursday, Segun expressed concerns that current pump prices do not reflect the true market conditions. Segun noted that NNPCL, […]
Reverse Petrol Prices Now, House Minority Caucus Urges: ‘Increased Suffering Will Trigger Unrest’
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the immediate reversal of the recent increase in petrol prices, warning that it will worsen the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement titled *”Reverse Petrol Prices Now”*, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda emphasized that the price hike disregards transparency and fairness, further eroding […]
ONDO 2024: PDP Accuses APC of Plotting Violence in Ondo Election: “Governor Must Halt Plans
As the Ondo State governorship election approaches on November 16, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to incite violence during the polls. Ayo Fadaka, Special Adviser to the PDP Campaign Organisation, issued a statement urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene and caution Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa against using […]
Labour Party Names Senator Nenadi Usman as New Chairman of 29-Man Caretaker Committee: ‘Our Focus Is to Save the Party,’ Says Peter Obi
The Labour Party has appointed a 29-member caretaker committee, chaired by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, to oversee leadership elections within the next 90 days. The committee, which includes former Deputy Senate Minority Leader Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Secretary, was formed after a NEC and stakeholders meeting in Umuahia, hosted by Governor Alex […]
PDP Urges Tinubu: ‘Reverse Brutal Petrol Price Hike, It’s Pushing Nigerians to the Limit’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal Government to reverse the recent petrol price hike, describing it as a “brutal assault” on Nigerians. In a statement issued by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party criticized the increase, warning that it could lead to a crisis as Nigerians are already struggling […]
Tinubu’s Government Did Not Lie About Fuel Subsidies: ‘No Subsidy in 2023 Budget,’ Says Adviser
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has firmly denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration misled the public about removing fuel subsidies. Onanuga clarified on his official X page that since the deregulation of the PMS sector was announced on May 29, 2023, subsidy provisions have been entirely removed from […]
NLC Labels Tinubu a ‘Betrayer’ as Fuel Prices Soar to N970/Litre; Calls for Immediate Reversal
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and other stakeholders have strongly criticized the Federal Government following the sharp rise in fuel prices to between N900 and N970 per litre, implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The NLC, in a statement by its president Joe Ajaero, expressed a “deep sense of betrayal,” accusing President […]
Petrol Price Hike to ₦855 per Litre Sparks Confusion; ‘No Official Increase,’ Says FG
Fuel prices at government-backed NNPC stations in Lagos and Abuja surged to ₦855 per litre on Tuesday, raising concerns about a possible official price hike. Amid ongoing fuel scarcity and economic challenges, some stations even adjusted their prices to ₦897 per litre. This development follows fluctuating fuel prices since President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidies […]