Nigeria imported 20.3 billion litres of petrol in 2023, a 13.7% reduction from 23.54 billion litres in 2022, according to NBS.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4 as public holidays in preparation for local government elections.

Governor Adeleke has threatened to sue Osun APC’s media director Olabisi for N5bn over defamatory statements regarding a viral recording.

Bolaji Akinyemi has dismissed hopes for a Middle East ceasefire, predicting a full-scale regional war after Iran’s missile attack on Israel.

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a two-week working vacation in the UK to review economic reforms.

Over 150 people have been rescued but many missing after boat carrying 300 passengers capsized on the River Niger.

ARISE News anchor Mairo-Ese, THISDAY Editors Nwabogor and Ezeobi have been named among 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism 2024.

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has proposed a six-year single term for presidents and governors in a memorandum to the National Assembly.

Governor Fubara has assured fair play for all political parties in the October 5, 2024, Local Government elections in Rivers State.

HURIWA has criticised President Tinubu’s 30-day National Youth Conference, calling it a wasteful exercise aimed at deflecting attention from government failures.

The DSS has launched an investigation into Bauchi’s senator Shehu Buba over his alleged link to notorious bandit Abubakar Idris.

ASUU has raised an alarm about unbearable hardship faced by public university workers, issuing a new ultimatum to the government.

Afenifere Chief Opadokun has challenged President Tinubu’s claim of improved security, saying it doesn’t reflect Nigeria’s current reality.

CAN President Archbishop Okoh, urged the FG to focus on infrastructure, economic growth, and social justice in Independence day message

Demonstrators in Port Harcourt were dispersed by police and suspected thugs as they protested against rising economic hardship.

Despite police warnings, protesters in Ondo took to the streets, demanding relief from rising fuel prices and inflation.

“…the King Salman and Prince conveyed their best wishes for the continued good health and happiness of President Tinubu.” 

Tinubu on Tuesday led other top government officials to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 

Rivers Governor Fubara has applauded President Tinubu for his bold, dynamic and pragmatic economic reforms targeted at correcting structural deformities. 

Demonstrators protesting against fuel hikes and inflation were teargassed by the police in the Utako market area of Abuja.