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Reacting to the report, the IG, in a statement released on Monday by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, described the allegations as unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent with incident reports submitted to his office by affected commands. Egbetokun stated, “The Nigeria Police Force has expressed serious concern regarding a recent 34-page report released by Amnesty International, which alleges police culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters and the use of excessive force during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August 2024. “The Force categorically refutes these allegations as unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent with incident reports submitted to the office of the Inspector-General of Police…
Oil Marketers have rejected PH Refinery’s N1,030/litre Petrol Price. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has confirmed that its operations were not entirely halted but scaled down temporarily to implement improvements.This clarification came as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) expressed concerns over the potential high cost of petrol produced at the facility.On Sunday, PHRC officials addressed claims by oil retailers suggesting that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was selling petrol from the refinery at N1,030 per litre—about N60 higher than petrol from the Dangote Refinery. While NNPCL denied the claims, it has yet…
Seyi Tinubu’s endorsement as the next Lagos Governor has continued to trigger mixed reactions. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a few days ago, several groups mounted campaigns, endorsing Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu to become the next governor of Lagos State. This Nigeria news platform understands that it started with the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, CONYL, which in a statement in Owerri, Imo State, endorsed the President’s son for the Lagos governorship seat in 2027. According to the Coalition, Seyi Tinubu had on several occasions proven through his philanthropic gestures that he is a man who is selfless in all…
APC Rivers has finally gotten a State Chairman. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. This was just as the new opposition party chairman declared that the party would take over the seat of power in the state come 2027. Okocha, the hitherto Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in the state, was elected unopposed alongside other executives during the party’s state delegate congress held in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday. The delegate congress which was conducted through voice vote was presided over by Dr Adoye Omalez, who represented…
Arewa Youths has hinted on working against Tinubu in the 2027 election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the President-General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima, has stated that the northern region has not decided whether to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.In an interview with Punch, Shettima clarified that discussions were ongoing as the region continues to evaluate Tinubu’s performance. Shettima’s remarks come on the heels of comments by the suspended National Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mamman Osuman, who had declared last week that the north would support a candidate from the region against Tinubu in 2027…
Nigerian Army has released Fisayo Soyombo. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Army has released renowned journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, days after his arrest. This Nigerian news platform understands that Fisayo, who is the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was arrested and detained for three days. The FIJ, had in a statement on Friday, called for his immediate release and raised the alarm over the increasing threats to press freedom in the country. Soyombo, known for his investigative reporting on high-profile issues such as corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations, has previously faced various threats and harassment. However, the 6th Division…
Appeal Court has nullified Lagos Doctor, Olaleye’s rape conviction. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Appeal Court, Lagos Division, on Friday nullified the conviction of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece. This Nigeria news platform understands that the court discharged and acquitted Olaleye after finding the trial court’s judgement faulty. The appellate court held that “the prosecution’s case was bereft of any credible evidence that she was a child. Credible and reasonable doubt was created in the prosecution’s case.” “It is on record that the trial…
FG is set to reimplement the controversial $300 Helicopter landing levy.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is poised to reinstate the contentious $300 landing fee imposed on helicopter operators in the country. During the ongoing 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) in Kano, Tayo John, the Director of Air Traffic Services at NAMA, remarked that reinstating the fee would alleviate the agency’s current financial challenges. His submission follows the federal government’s six-month fee suspension, a decision taken in response to protests from airline operators. It could be recalled that the Federal Government, through the Ministry…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has said he will never forget the welcome he got from Old Trafford fans during the 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Amorim took charge of his first home fixture on Thursday night. The 39-year-old oversaw a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town last Sunday. Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring in the first minute, before Bodo/Glimt turned the game on its end with two goals from Hakon Evjen and Filip Zinckernagel in four first-half minutes. But Rasmus Hojlund’s brace sealed a first win for Amorim. “Half of the stadium doesn’t know me, I came…
Senate has passed the controversial Tax Reform Bills for 2nd reading. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Senate has moved forward with President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform agenda as it passed the second reading of four key bills aimed at overhauling the country’s tax system. These bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. If passed, the reforms will replace the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with the newly proposed Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and establish a Joint Revenue Board. These changes are part of a broader push by…