Ebonyi gov’t to recover NLNG dividends from 1999

The Ebonyi State Government has set machinery in motion to recover its share of dividends from the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and other unremitted oil revenues dating back to 1999. This was disclosed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, while briefing journalists on … [Read more…]

Obi faults Tinubu’s 5% tax on fuel sales effective January

2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law imposing five per cent tax on fossil fuel sales from January 2026 amid widespread poverty and economic hardship. Mr Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said, “When will Nigerians truly breathe” under an administration imposing more taxes amid economic hardships: … [Read more…]

Kaduna: El-Rufai, Other ADC Leaders Summoned by Police over Alleged Criminal Conspiracy, Others

The Kaduna Police Command has summoned the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, to appear before it over an alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. El-Rufai was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of criminal investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, alongside key members of the Kaduna … [Read more…]

FCCPC Unveils Regulations To End Loan App Harassment, Impose ₦100m Sanctions

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, as unveiling … [Read more…]

Soludo Promises Infrastructure Improvements During Tour in Ogbaru

In a show of support, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo visited Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Council Area, where he was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from local residents. The visit, which focused on inspecting the area’s critical infrastructure, highlighted the pressing need for improvements in road conditions. Starting his tour along the dilapidated New Road, the Governor … [Read more…]

Ten Dead, Injured in Enugu Auto Crash

The Enugu State Police Command has stated that ten persons have died and another ten injured in two separate but tragic fatal road accidents that occurred today along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway. In a statement released by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu … [Read more…]

Anambra: LP’s Moghalu Celebrates APC’s Ukachukwu on Birthday

The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has extended warm felicitations to his brother and friend, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his birthday. Dr. Moghalu noted that birthdays provide an opportunity to reflect on life, purpose, and … [Read more…]

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who … [Read more…]