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Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has cast doubt on the notion that an increase in the number of operational Nigerian refineries would lead to a decrease in the price of petrol. During his appearance on Television Continental’s talk show, Ngelale challenged the widely-held belief, labeling it as a myth…
Bello El-Rufai, the son of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, recently exchanged vows with Aisha Habibu in an intimate Nikkah ceremony held in Abuja. Aisha is the daughter of Colonel Habibu Shuaibu, a former Military Administrator for Plateau and Niger states. The quiet and private ceremony took place on a Friday, with further wedding celebrations…
In a concerning development, an aircraft owned by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed. According to sources, the aircraft had taken off from Kaduna and was en route to Minna, the capital of Niger state, when the unfortunate incident occurred. As of the time of filing this report, specific details about the crash remain…
According to reports on Monday, Chelsea have reached a British record transfer agreement of £115 million ($146 million, 133 million euros) for Moises Caicedo, the midfielder from Brighton and Hove Albion. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian international was also pursued by Liverpool, who reportedly agreed to a record £110 million fee with Brighton on Friday. However, Caicedo’s…
In the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the boards of various agencies in June 2023, a significant development has emerged as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, spearheads the formation of an ad hoc committee tasked with evaluating potential candidates for board appointments. This move comes as…
The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish an operational base in Enugu State, aimed at bolstering security and safeguarding the state’s coastal regions. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval Staff, revealed this during a visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the Government House on Thursday. Simultaneously, Enugu State Government…
Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, has revealed that a group of senators are prepared to take significant action against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, if he continues to make unwarranted statements. Ndume’s comments came in response to Akpabio’s recent remarks regarding a financial allowance provided to lawmakers for their annual recess. During…
In a demonstration of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to fostering strong community ties and developmental initiatives, a remodelled Civic Center in Amaeke Item, situated in the Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, was formally commissioned on August 11, 2023. The ceremony was officiated by Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada, the General Officer Commanding 82…
In a dramatic turn of events this Sunday evening, the BBNaija All-Stars edition bid adieu to another contender as Uriel was voted out of the reality TV show. Following in the footsteps of Princess, who had been evicted the previous Sunday, Uriel’s departure marked the second exit from the House, leaving the contestants and viewers…
Senator Shehu Sani has launched a scathing critique against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Sani took to his official Twitter account, @ShehuSani, to express his concerns, labeling the CBN as “the most opaque and fraudulent institution of Government in the history of Nigeria.” In his tweet, Sani…