Year: 2024

Petrol Price Drops To ₦939.50 Per Litre

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NNPCL Mulls Fresh Petrol Price Cut Amid Rivalry With Dangote Refinery, MRS

Oil marketers sourcing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, from Dangote Petroleum Refinery have reduced the price of the product by 11.8%, bringing it down to N939.50 per litre from the previous N1,060 per litre. As of yesterday, petrol was still being sold at N1,060 per litre, according to checks conducted by Vanguard in Lagos and surrounding areas. However, investigations by Saturday Vanguard on Friday revealed that MRS, a prominent marketer, along with a few others, have revised their pump prices. When approached for comment, MRS Chairman…

Christian Leaders Raises Concern Over Politicisation Of Tax Reform Bills

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Christian Leaders Raises Concern Over Politicisation Of Tax Reform Bills

Northern Christian Leaders have raised concerns over the prevalence of multiple and outdated taxation, which has significantly hindered Nigeria’s ability to attract foreign investments over the years, as potential investors are deterred from establishing their businesses in the country due to the existing tax framework. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, observed this in his address on Thursday during a town hall meeting in Kaduna, which convened Christian leaders to discuss and formulate a stance on the tax reform bills proposed to the National Assembly by President…

Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Released From Prison After Allegedly Meeting Bail Conditions

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Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Released From Prison After Allegedly Meeting Bail Conditions

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre. Yahaya Bello’s release reportedly followed the fulfilment of the bail conditions established by the Federal Capital Territory High Court located in Maitama, Abuja. Adamu Duza, the FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday. Duza said: “Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this evening. The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure…

Kogi Chief Judge Pardons 27 Prisoners

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The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has facilitated the release of 27 inmates from the six correctional facilities within the state who had been held due to their inability to pay fines and compensations. The development was made possible through the efforts of the non-governmental organization “Victory Idewele Foundation,” which covered the fines and compensations for the inmates during Justice Majebi’s visit to the correctional centres from Monday to Wednesday. At the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates were released: Mustapha Idris, who had a fine…

2025 Budget Will Trigger Prosperity In Nigeria – Says President Tinubu

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2025 Budget Will Trigger Prosperity In Nigeria - Says President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, unveiling a national budget of N47.96 trillion for the year 2025. During his presentation, President Tinubu articulated that this budget was crafted with careful consideration of the current economic landscape and has the potential to foster prosperity in Nigeria in 2025, provided it is executed effectively. He noted that the budget aims to build upon the essential policies established by the Federal Government. Tinubu acknowledged the resilience demonstrated by Nigerians amidst economic difficulties, expressing confidence that…

BREAKING: 2024 Budget To Be Extended By 6 Months

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BREAKING: 2024 Budget To Be Extended By 6 Months

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has announced that the duration of the current 2024 budget will be extended until June 25, 2025. He made this statement during his opening remarks at the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. Senator Akpabio highlighted that the performance of the 2024 budget showed a 50% achievement in Capital Expenditure and 48% in the Recurrent component, indicating a significant shortfall of 50% in the overall execution of the…

PHOTOS: Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple Vehicle Crash

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PHOTOS: Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway After Multiple Vehicle Crash

On Wednesday morning, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway experienced significant disruption due to a series of multiple-vehicle collisions near Kara Bridge, resulting in a complete standstill of this heavily trafficked route. This unfortunate event halted all vehicular movement in and out of Lagos, leaving countless commuters and travellers caught in a seemingly unending traffic jam. The collisions involved a mix of cars, trucks, and commercial buses, leading to considerable damage and injuries. Emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and state rescue teams, promptly arrived at the scene to initiate…

2024 FIFA Football Award Winners [Full List]

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2024 FIFA Football Award Winners [Full List]

The 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards winners were honoured on Tuesday during a spectacular evening at the Aspire Academy, located in Qatar’s Education City. This prestigious ceremony acknowledges the finest talents in football, celebrating exceptional players, coaches, and teams that excelled throughout the year. Aitana Bonmatí from Spain was awarded the Women’s Player of the Year, while Brazilian sensation Vinícius Jr. took home the Men’s Player of the Year accolade. The event also highlighted the achievements of top coaches and goalkeepers and celebrated remarkable goals in a dazzling atmosphere. The…

In fresh cases, three more men accuse Diddy of sexual assault and rape

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  Between 2019 and 2022, three men accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually abusing them in separate cases. Following their invitation to parties with Combs, two plaintiffs claim they were raped after he provided them alcoholic drinks that rendered them unconscious. Combs is accused of attacking John Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, during an afterparty at the Marquee nightclub in New York in 2019. He claims that he blacked out and became confused after drinking something that Combs had given him. He also asserts that in fleeting moments of…

I should be the first C&S Bishop, God instructed the church authorities, said Shina Peters.

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Shina Peters said that years before he agreed to be ordained, the church’s leadership received a divinely inspired order. According to the renowned Afro-Juju artist Sir Shina Peters, he was anointed as a bishop on Friday in compliance with God’s will. Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God, located in the Iju neighborhood of Lagos State, is where Shina Peters was anointed as a bishop in 2021, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the singer, who was interviewed in Lagos by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…