The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has nominated Sobi FM’s Senior News Editor and Environment Journalist Dare Akogun as one of the journalist to be celebrated at its 33rd edition of Nigeria’s flagship journalism award in Lagos. In a letter signed by the Programme Officer Tomi Adebola and addressed to Akogun stated that his entry has has been…
A non-governmental organization Face Of Waziri-Nigeria (FOWN) has described Chief Olabode George’s recent counsel that Alhaji Atiku Abubarka should not contest in 2027 general elections as a clearly jaundiced and ill intended one. In a statement signed by the group’s Director General Mr. Bukky Adeojo, Chief George’s basis for advising Alhaji Atiku, the People Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in…
Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria have signed a 60 million-litre weekly Premium Motor Spirit supply deal. This comes as IPMAN confirmed that fuel prices have marginally reduced across its member filling stations nationwide. The Spokesperson of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, disclosed this on Sunday while giving an update on the direct petrol deal with Dangote…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended the people of the State for the orderly manner they conducted themselves during the local government election in the State. The Governor gave the commendation on Saturday while fielding questions from newsmen after voting at Ita-Osanyin Unit 2, Ward 3, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the State. Abiodun who arrived…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. Aiyedatiwa was declared winner after polling the highest number of votes in the election. The incumbent governor battled Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olorunfemi Festus of the Labour Party, LP, and…
The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed that her office reached out to the newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, but received no response. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Dabiri-Erewa stated that Nigeria would not compel the British politician to embrace her Nigerian roots if she chooses not…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Branch, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the wage increase extended to all categories of its members in the state. The Union, in a letter titled “New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude,” signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Waidi Oloyede, Secretary Comrade Bola Lawal, and the State Treasurer, Comrade…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is inconsiderate for selling petrol at N990/litre, stressing that the company enjoyed massive concessions while accessing foreign exchange during its construction. PETROAN also insisted that imported petrol was cheaper than the N990/litre price of Dangote petrol. Major marketers recently revealed that the landing cost of…
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his “temporary” departure from Nigeria, citing the need to attend to his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The crossdresser also expressed disappointment…
President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. …
The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha…
The House of Representatives has rescinded its…
