Nigeria’s crude oil Bonny Light surged to $87.86 per barrel in March 2024 from $85.65 per barrel in the previous month, according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC disclosed this in its Monthly Oil Market report, published on Thursday. The figure represents a 2.6 per cent increase from the product’s price in February. … Read more
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the March 18, 2023, general elections in Ebonyi State, Dr Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has raised alarm over the increasing rate of poverty, hunger and unemployment in the state. Odii urged the PDP party faithful to work together for the development of Ebonyi State. The PDP standard-bearer … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said a new move to make Nigerians access justice and fair play unhindered is underway for the citizenry. To make the new move achievable, most of the laws including electoral laws are to be updated under a new justice sector reform. At … Read more
Nigeria winger, Emmanuel Dennis has won Watford’s March Goal of the Month award. Dennis won the award for his solo strike in Watford’s 2-2 draw against Leeds United at the Vicarage Road. The 26-year-old won an aerial duel and showed off his skills with two stepovers before placing the ball into the bottom corner. The … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two notorious criminals who allegedly specialise in stealing electrical wiring and installations in new building construction sites within the Enugu metropolis. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday. Ndukwe said the police operatives serving in the Independence Layout Police Division, … Read more
The Commander, Joint Task Force, Southeast Operation Udo Ka, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, has said his commitment to total return of peace to the southeast region remains sacrosanct. Dada, who is also the General Officer Commanding (GOV) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army said this while addressing troops during a sallah lunch with them and security … Read more
In the fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become an extension of ourselves. They capture our memories, showcase our creativity, and connect us with the world. Recognizing the needs of young individuals who crave social interaction and expressiveness, itel has unveiled its latest masterpiece, the S24. This device is not just a smartphone; it’s a lifestyle … Read more
TC, one of the survivors of the boat mishap that killed Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has recounted his last minutes before the incident. TC disclosed that lack of experience on the part of the person sailing the boat led to the accident. Four actors, including Junior Pope, died when … Read more
Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, has cautioned the Muslim community in Umuchieze over attacks on members of his constituency on the guise of herdsmen. He gave the warning on Wednesday when he visited Umuchieze Cattle Market, Lokpanta in … Read more
Unknown gunmen on Thursday launched an attack on a police checkpoint along the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, setting a police patrol van ablaze. The incident occurred at the Ishieke Junction on the outskirts of Abakaliki metropolis. According to sources in the area, the gunmen killed one policeman and abducted another during the attack. However, these details could … Read more
Ahead of the release of Nigeria’s inflation rate for March, CAPE Economic Research and Consulting says the country’s consumer price index would increase to 32.65 per cent from 31.70 in February 2024. CAPE Economic Research disclosed this in its recent report analysing inflation trends. Due to lingering headwinds, the report stated that food and core … Read more
The government of Benue State has clarified that the house razed by hoodlums in the Gboko area of the state belongs to a relative of the former governor of the state, the late Aper Aku, and not the former governor himself. Reports had surfaced that yet-to-be-identified arsonists attacked the residence on Monday and set it … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reiterated that it excluded banks’ retained earnings to meet its newly announced minimum capital requirement in a bid to ensure the injection of fresh capital into the financial system. Director Financial Policy and Regulatory Department, FPRD at CBN, Haruna Mustafa, disclosed this in a recent podcast on ‘Banking … Read more
The Nigerian Navy, NN, says it has commenced an investigation into how one of its civilian staff members, Mr Ifeanyi Onumaegbu, died. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla made this announcement in Lagos on Thursday. He explained that Onumaegbu died at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, NNRH, Ojo, Lagos, where he worked. He … Read more
Wale Akinterinwa, a governorship aspirant running under the All Progressives Congress, APC, banner, has expressed dismay over the alleged decision to halt the projects initiated by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in his hometown of Owo. Akinterinwa stated that it was crude and unjust to halt the projects, stressing that they ought to be completed … Read more
Nollywood actress and producer, Ini Edo, has reacted to the death of her colleague, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. Pope died after the boat conveying him and other actors capsized while crossing the River Niger for a movie shoot. Following the development, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has barred actors from … Read more
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has debunked claims the side adopted a defensive approach in their clash against South Africa in Pretoria on Tuesday. Randy Waldrum’s side held the Banyana Banyana to a 0-0 draw in the second leg of the 2024 Olympic Games fourth round qualifying tie. The result ensured their passage to Paris … Read more
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, in the 3023 election in Taraba State, Engineer Josiah Wasa Wukari, has said that political leaders at all levels have failed to adhere to their election promises to the people . Wukari, who stated this on Thursday in a statement while facilitating with the Muslims in … Read more
Udinese Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has expressed disappointment with the team’s defeat to Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Udinese conceded in the fifth minute of added time to lose 2-1 against Simone Inzaghi’s side on Monday night. The result saw the Zebras drop further down on the table and they now need to improve on their … Read more
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the death of Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, as devastating. He described Junior Pope as an energetic actor, who comically delivered entertainment and educated Nigerians. Posting on X, he said the deceased brought smiles to the faces of many through … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday announced a ban on the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria. The agency explained that the ban was due to Butyphenyl Methylpropional, BMHCA, content in the product. This was contained in a post on the Agency’s X handle on Thursday, April … Read more
The Africa Democratic Congress is planning a merger with other political parties in the country with a view to creating a formidable front to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from power in 2027. The National Chairman of the ADC, Chief Ralphs Nwosu, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. … Read more
Nigeria’s electricity supply increased by 14.64 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 on a year-on-year basis. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics’ latest electricity report. The report said the country’s electricity supply surged to 6,432 gigawatt-hours in Q4 2023 from 5,732gwh in the previous quarter. Also, the figure represents an … Read more
