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Independent Oil Marketers have increased petrol price in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that many filling stations operated by independent oil marketers have now fixed the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, at between N900 and N1,000/litre. This Nigeria news platform understands that the owners of these stations seem not to care about the cost of the product at retail outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. Petrol prices at NNPC stations range from N568 to N617/litre. This often leads to queues at the stations. As Nigerians raise concerns about the high cost of the commodity by independent petrol dealers,…
The Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has harped on the need to protect the environment from the negative effects of climate change. She said climate change is exerting a profound impact on Nigeria just like the rest of the world, as climatic variation is physically evident in desertification, resulting from droughts, among others which has also affected food supply. The Minister disclosed this on Monday while flagging off the 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign, at the Nasarawa State Orientation Camp Magaji Dan Yamusa in Keffi. She said desertification has led to the decline in quality land resources available…
FG has unveiled a plan to revitalize key economic sectors. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the federal government has unveiled an initiative aimed at revitalizing key sectors of the economy, marking a decisive step in addressing the nation’s economic challenges and fostering sustainable development. This announcement was made during the inaugural meeting of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) Implementation Committee, which took place in Abuja under the leadership of Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy on Monday. In a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Finance and signed by its Director of Information and…
President Tinubu has made two powerful appointments from North and West. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new directors-general for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This Nigeria news platform understands that Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, a seasoned Foreign Service officer, takes charge of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran intelligence operative, leads the DSS. Ambassador Mohammed, a 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, brings extensive experience gained from serving in various roles, including heads of Nigerian missions in North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, and Libya. Mr. Ajayi, a decorated Assistant Director-General, has…
Apply for the NDDC Youth Internship Recruitment 2024/2025 (10,000 Job Openings) below. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the NDDC Youth Internship Recruitment 2024 is ongoing. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has rolled out an Internship Scheme for the empowerment of 10,000 Niger Delta Youths. NDDC Youth Internship OverviewCountryNigeriaOrganizationNiger Delta Development CommissionEmployment Type12 MonthsQualificationsNot SpecifiedApplication Start Date5th August, 2024Application Deadline31st August, 2024Application MethodOnlineApplication FormFreeApplication Portal Linkhttps://nddc.gov.ng/The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established in 2000 with the mission of facilitating the rapid, even and sustainable development of the Niger Delta. Currently, the organization is enrolling youth for its internship programme. The programme aims to…
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit his economic policies, noting that Nigerians are no longer at ease with them. DAILY POST reports that Ugorji, who is also the Archbishop of Owerri, stated that the economic policies put in place by President Tinubu have caused Nigerians more harm than good. He made the call on Sunday while delivering his welcome address at the opening session of the 2024 Second Plenary Assembly of the CBCN held in Auchi, Edo State. He said the socio-economic problems…
Popular Nollywood Actress, Sharon is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Edo-born Nollywood actress Sharon Okpamen has reportedly passed away, just a month after welcoming her second child.According to multiple online reports, Okpamen fell into a coma shortly after giving birth in July 2024. Despite medical efforts, the actress tragically passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her colleague and movie producer, Stanley Ontop, who shared a sombre tribute on Instagram the same day. Stanley Ontop expressed his sorrow, stating, “Nollywood Actor and Producer Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood & the…
Police have secured a court order to freeze #EndBadGovernance Protesters’ bank accounts. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has frozen the bank accounts of 32 individuals and companies linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest organised across the country pending investigation and prosecution of the case. This Nigeria news platform understands that Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by counsel for the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, also ordered the banks to apprehend the account holders or any person transacting business on the said accounts. Mr Nwite, who granted the motion dated and filed on…
Popular Northern Emir, Muhammadu Dan Yaya is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Emir of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya has passed away at the age of 88. This Nigeria news platform gathered that the monarch died in the early hours of Sunday, August 25, at Expert Alliance Hospital in Kano. His death came just two days after returning from a medical trip to Mecca on Thursday, August 22.Born in 1936, Dr. Dan Yaya was installed as Emir of Ningi in 1978. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has extended his condolences to the late emir’s family and the Emirate Council following the traditional…
They also accused the President of nepotism and filling his cabinet with Lagos indigenes. A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, had lamented that the President was not accessible to lawmakers and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress. Ndume, who was removed by the party over the comment, was replaced by the Senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno. Despite being sanctioned, Ndume initially defended his statements, insisting Tinubu was not accessible. He later apologised. Earlier in July, a former National Vice Chairman of the party in the North-West, Salihu Lukman, also berated northern politicians in the Tinubu-led administration. He described them as…