The persistent fuel queues across Nigeria are largely due to weaknesses in the country’s distribution chain within the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, according to Comrade Festus Osifo, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking on Thursday at the 3rd edition of the PENGASSAN Energy […]
In a move that has deepened political divisions in Venezuela, the country’s highest court has confirmed the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro, despite widespread claims of electoral fraud. The decision, announced on [insert date], has sparked outrage among opposition leaders and raised concerns about the state of democracy in the crisis-hit nation. Maduro’s victory in […]
The leader of the Autopilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has escalated the quest for Biafran independence by taking the movement to the international stage. In a bold move to secure global support and recognition, Ekpa, who identifies as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE), has […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Peter Duru, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Femi Bolaji, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Steve Oko, Bashir Bello, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, and Idris Salisu Amid growing concerns over food insecurity, confusion lingers regarding the Federal Government’s promise to deliver 740 truckloads of rice to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The palliative measure, […]
On Monday, the Naira appreciated in the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange, the platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicated that the Naira gained N9.93. This marks a 0.61% increase compared to the previous trading day on August 2, when the Naira exchanged […]
In a recent statement, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast as lacking substance and failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians. Atiku, speaking through his Media Adviser Paul Ibe, criticized the speech for missing the mark and failing to […]
As the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance entered their fifth day, President Bola Tinubu convened a National Security Council meeting to address security threats facing the country. Held in the President’s office at the State House in Abuja, the meeting also discussed the troubling trend of protesters hoisting Russian flags in some northern […]
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has distanced himself from a post falsely claiming he endorsed military rule over democratic governance. In a statement released by his media office and signed by Mahmud Abdullahi in Minna, Babangida reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, urging all Nigerians to support and ensure its success. The statement reads: “Our […]
Education plays a crucial role in diverting at-risk youth from criminal activities and guiding them toward productive, fulfilling careers. Various educational programs have been developed to provide support, resources, and opportunities for these young individuals, helping them to build better futures. This blog post highlights successful programs, discusses the importance of education in crime prevention, […]
Osun Protest Organizers Deliberate Next Steps After Tinubu’s Appeal Protest organizers in Osun have announced plans to meet and decide the next course of action following President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for protesters to suspend their activities and engage in dialogue. Mr. Ajala Adetunji, the Osun Coordinator of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, which is […]
