Oil marketers have announced that Nigerians can expect a significant reduction in petrol prices soon, thanks to the continuation of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude initiative, which allows crude oil and refined products to be sold in naira. The initiative is expected to reduce the reliance on the US dollar and stabilize fuel …
President Tinubu Mourns Justice Sotuminu, Former Lagos Chief Judge
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Ibitola Adebisi Sotuminu, who passed away at the age of 86. In a statement on Wednesday, Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his condolences to Sotuminu’s family, friends, …
U.S.-China Trade War Could Cut Trade By 80% – Okonjo-Iweala Warns
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has warned that the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China could reduce bilateral trade by up to 80%, which would also negatively impact the global economy. Speaking on Wednesday, Okonjo-Iweala highlighted that the US and China together account for 30% …
Pope Francis Meets King Charles And Queen Camilla In Surprise Visit
The Vatican released a photo on Thursday showing Pope Francis meeting with King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the British monarch’s state visit to Italy the day before. The meeting came as a surprise, since Buckingham Palace had previously cancelled the planned audience due to the 88-year-old pope’s fragile health. Pope …
Messi Scores Twice As Miami Beats LAFC
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami pulled off a dramatic 3-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Wednesday, overturning a 2-0 aggregate deficit to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 3-2 overall victory. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg and falling further behind when Aaron Long …
Junior Pope’s Wife Shares Family Photo And Tribute On His Death Anniversary
Jennifer Odonwodo, widow of the late actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, has shared a heartfelt family photo with her sons to mark the first anniversary of his passing. In the touching image, Jennifer—an events manager—is seen with her sons posing beside a large framed portrait of Junior Pope, whose real name was John …
Atiku Pays Tribute To Helen Owie
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party and former Vice President, has expressed his condolences over the passing of Lady Helen Owie, wife of former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie. Lady Helen passed away on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 71. In a message …
Leave Ijaw Out Of Your Fight With Wike, Eradiri Tells Diri
A former President, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has told the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri to stop dragging the entire Ijaw nation into his fight for political survival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eradiri, a former Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa said Diri should go …
Telcos Must Resolve Subscribers’ Unclaimed Airtime Complaints In 90 Days- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a 90-day compliance window to telecommunications operators to resolve the long-standing issue of unutilised and unclaimed subscribers’ recharges. This announcement was made at a high-level virtual stakeholders’ engagement forum held on Tuesday, targeted at refining and enforcing new guidelines that protect consumer rights in Nigeria’s evolving telecom landscape. Dr. …