IPMAN refutes claims of plan to sell PMS at N700/L

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has denied reports that it planned to increase the pump price of petrol to N700 per litre nationwide. This is as a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) said it would resist the planned increase in the price of petrol being allegedly worked on by IPMAN. Chairman … [Read more…]

Grandmother of teen killed by police calls for calm, as France prepares for sixth night of violence amid Macron meeting with top ministers

The grandmother of the 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a police officer in a Paris suburb has called for an end to the violence that erupted in the aftermath of his death, as French authorities gear up for a sixth night of rioting. Victim Nahel Merzouk’s grandmother appealed to protesters on Sunday, telling … [Read more…]

Gunmen attack Ogun church, kill pastor, Kidnap worshippers

Gunmen invaded a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ogun State, killed a pastor and abducted some worshippers. The incident occurred at Abule-Ori in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, this weekend. Commander of the Ogun State So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo while confirming the incident on Sunday morning said his officers rescued the seven … [Read more…]

Anambra, Borno, Ebonyi, Kwara, 4 other states get new Police commissioners

The Police Service Commission (PSC), has approved the appointment and deployment of eight Commissioners of Police to State Commands in the Country. The Commission also commended the acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for adhering to its latest Policy on gender sensitivity in his recommendation. The Commission however expects that the Inspector General in … [Read more…]

Enugu gov’t warns residents against erecting structures on waterways, as NiMet warns of flooding

…sets up taskforce on erosion challenges The Enugu State Government has commenced the reinforcement of different means to address the imminent erosion and environmental challenges the state is predicted to face within the next couple of months, even as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA) warned that parts of … [Read more…]

ASUU frowns at curriculum designed by NUC

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards prepared by the National Universities Commission. The union said it was nightmarish, a threat to quality university education, and an erosion of powers of the university Senate in Nigerian universities. A statement signed by the national president of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel … [Read more…]

Some Senators Kick Against Choice of Tambuwal As Minority Leader

Senators elected on the platforms of opposition political parties have moved against the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar’s bid to foist former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal as Senate Minority leader. The agitated senators have vowed to resist Atiku’s move to impose Tambuwal on them just the same way they fought … [Read more…]

NAFDAC warns of contaminated 50cl Sprite bottles in circulation

THERE’S an unknown quantity of contaminated Sprite, 50cl glass bottles, circulating across the country, according to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, June 28. The Agency has urged distributors, retailers and consumers to be cautious and avoid consumption. According to NAFDAC, … [Read more…]

10TH NASS: Order Paper reviews Top 10 Newbies in the Senate to lookout for

Following the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, about seventy-three (67%) of the one hundred and nine (109) members of the Senate are first-term Senators.They join a few other returning Senators who retained their seats in the 10th Assembly. Importantly, some of these first-term Senators in the 10th Senate are former Governors, former members who … [Read more…]