The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a “total lockdown” across the south-east and parts of the south-south on May 30, 2025, in honour of its fallen heroes. A statement on Monday by Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, said the date has been designated as Biafra Heroes Memorial Day, set aside to remember
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri, has dismissed claims by Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that the PDP will cease to exist by 2025. Onyereri asserted that
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is refunding marketers N10 per litre after product loading, effectively reducing the ex-depot petrol price The rebate allows marketers to sell petrol at a lower rate to Nigerians buying from their filling stations nationwide The price adjustment is part of Dangote’s strategy to dominate the fuel market amid ongoing petrol imports Legit.ng
Following the call by the Northern Governors’ Forum for the creation of state police, former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has maintained that state police is not the solution to the multi-faceted security challenges facing the country. He suggested that the government address the issue of manpower and funding to the Nigeria police, instead
Condemning “fake news” and accusing Russia of seeking to undermine efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, France has slammed false claims on social media that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train. The accusation was made widely on X by figures such as the US radio host and conspiracy
Nigerians are required to carry a Yellow Card, also known as the Yellow Fever Card, when travelling internationally. The health passport is presented at the entry and exit points. Here is everything you need to know about the Yellow Card Nigeria and why it is important. A Yellow Card is a mandatory requirement for all
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has questions to answer concerning a viral video clip which showed him allegedly engaging in naira abuse. Nigerians on Sunday dared the Commission to arrest Tompolo like it did to other offenders. The outrage was ignited by a viral
By Dapo Akerenfon Former Military Administrator (MILAD) of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (retd), has passed away. The Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired naval officer died on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos. He had celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024. In a statement released by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akinadewo, and his first
Nigeria’s ports have been plagued with operational challenges and delays that often lead to gridlock on the port corridors To resolve this, the Nigeria Customs Service launched the B’Odogwu system to accelerate cargo clearance and port movement The B’Odogwu system has finally gone live at the Apapa port, and the first agent has shared his
Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will one day become the Governor of Osun State. Speaking in a recent episode of his Common Sense series, Murray-Bruce stated that Davido would succeed if he ventured into politics, given the Adeleke family’s political pedigree. He said,
