The Nigeria Union of Journalists has raised the alarm over the new increase in the new pump price of petrol to N617 per litre in Abuja and N568 in Lagos respectively. In a statement issued Tuesday by the National Secretary of the Union, Shuaibu Leman, decried that this development had already triggered astronomical increases in transportation costs, with prices of food items soaring almost beyond the reach of many citizens, even as users of generators to power their homes are already groaning uncontrollably under the present situation. The Union noted that while it applauded the decision of the federal government…
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The House of Representatives has decided to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the Federal Character Commission (FCC) on appointments undertaken by Ministries, Departments and Agencies under its jurisdiction between 2015–2023. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Tuesday, by Hon. Paul Nnamchi. Leading the debate on the motion the lawmaker said the FCC Act was enacted in 1995 and enshrined in the Constitution with the primary responsibility to promote, monitor and enforce compliance with the principles of the proportional sharing of all bureaucratic, economic, media and political…
The House of Representatives has demanded the investigation and prosecution of the officers involved in shooting and killing of Ivan Onose Omhonrina. Leading the debate on the motion at the plenary on Tuesday, Hon. Unyime Idem said on July 13, 2023, a two-years old Omhonrina, who was returning from school tragically lost his life due to a stray bullet fired by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State. He explained that his younger brother, Eromosele Omhonrina was also shot in one of his eyes. Idem noted that on April 4, 2023, a 17 years old boy,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol price in Abuja from N537 to N617 per litre in all its filling stations. The reason for the sudden increase could not be ascertained at the moment. However, the new pump price it might not be connected to the recent projections by oil marketers that fuel price will hit N700 per litre soon. TheHintsNews reports that some oil marketers had predicted that petrol prices could rise above N700 per litre in the northern region, while a litre of petrol goes for N600 in Lagos once independent marketers start importing the…
Duvalier Limited, the contractor paid the sum of N45.8 million for the electrification of Boto Town in Tafawa Balewa local government area in Bauchi State has abandoned the project. The project, according to Tracka, was captured in the 2022 Appropriation Act with the National Rural Electrification Agency as the executing agency. The contractor, it was gathered, visited the community to fix only the high tension wires which were not even completed. Tracka stated: “N45.8 million was PAID to Duvalier Limited for the Rural Electrification in Boto Town, Tafawa Balewa LGA, Bauchi in the 2022 FG Budget. “We tracked and reported…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has taken over as the acting National Chairman of the party. He assumed the office following the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdulahi Adamu and the Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Kyari confirmed the resignation of both Adamu and Omisore at the end of National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja. Kyari, while addressing journalists after the meeting said the caucus meeting and National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed. He noted that a new date for…
Troops of 192 battalion of the Nigerian Army operating in 81 Division Area have intercepted a truck load of ammunition en route Anambra State. The troops busted the international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck load of smuggled ammunition to Anambra State on Saturday 15 July 2023. Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued Monday said the troops, who acted on actionable intelligence conducted a meticulous and rigorous stop and search operation along Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North LGA of Ogun State and uncovered the illegal ammunition in a truck with Registration number ENU 697…
Ahead of the November 11, governorship election, the Gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Uche Odunzeh, has appointed Senator Iroegbu as his Director General of the ‘New Imo/Uche Ben Odunzeh Campaign Organization’. Iroegbu’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by Odunzeh, dated July 14th. The governorship candidate expressed confidence in his ability to effectively manage diverse assignments within and outside of political circles. Odunzeh expressed optimism that Iroegbu will lead an impactful, message-driven campaign, ultimately leading the party to victory in the November 11th Imo governorship election. Recognising Iroegbu’s extensive experience as a highly accomplished journalist,…
The Rotary Club has provided free medical tests and treatment to over 200 pregnant women and nursing mothers in Jahi community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The intervention was part of activities lined up by the Rotary Clubs of Abuja Gwarinpa and Abuja Minister’s Hill to mark the Month of Maternal and Child Health under Rotary International calendar. The President of the Rotary Club Abuja Gwarinpa, Rotarian Adebanke Aderogba, while ddressing journalists at the weekend, said they have decided to reach out to the needy in line with the mandate of Rotary International. Her words: “The joint project…
The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nze Duru, has confirmed the resignation of the embattled National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdulahi Adamu. Nze while speaking with newsmen in his office on Monday said the Deputy National Chairman, North, Abubakar Kyari will take over as the acting National Chairman of the party. The party chieftain, however noted that he cannot confirm if the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore has resigned. He noted that he expected Omisore to tender his resignation for the sake of the party. Duru stated: “One…