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Ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifier, Okoye has stressed that the match against Benin Republic is a must-win, declaring that only victory will suffice.Newsonline Nigeria reports that Maduka Okoye has stressed the importance of the Super Eagles starting their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a strong performance.The team will host Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, and securing a win is seen as crucial.The Super Eagles have struggled recently, with only one victory in their last five matches, making this game vital for their campaign.Okoye emphasized that the Super Eagles need…

FG has commenced the sale of 50kg of rice to Nigerians at ₦40,000. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the federal government has launched the sale of rice to Nigerians at the subsidized rate of ₦40,000 per 50kg. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, officially launched the sale and distribution of subsidized rice in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the development is timely and is part of the efforts of President Bola Tinubu to ensure Nigerians do not go to bed hungry.The government made available 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to be sold at a subsidized rate to Nigerians.  According to the Minister, “This…

The youths of Oriade Local Government have strongly condemned a recent petition filed by Hon. Kanmi Ajibola, describing it as “unwarranted” and “contrary to the interests of the people.” They have vowed to make their voices heard at the House of Assembly as soon as sessions resume, emphasizing their commitment to defending the rights of local citizens and ensuring that their interests are prioritized. This condemnation follows Hon. Kanmi Ajibola’s filing of a petition against Sodiq Lawal Adewale, a well-known investigative journalist and online editor at Within Nigeria, along with Tunde Omole and Ogunsanya Olasunkanmi. The petition accuses Lawal…

FG has predicted a five-day heavy rainfall across 21 states and 123 locations. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has predicted five days of heavy rainfall, which may lead to flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. The flood prediction, obtained on Thursday by NewsOnline Nigeria from the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, also warned communities downstream of the River Benue to evacuate the area.  The centre indicated that the identified locations and their surroundings are likely to experience rainfall that could result in flooding from September 4 to 8, 2024.The states and locations affected…

NNPCL has stopped petrol supply to independent marketers amid a fuel price surge. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has stopped the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol), otherwise known as Petrol or fuel to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), following a significant surge in fuel prices on Tuesday. Fuel prices at major filling stations have skyrocketed, reaching between N855 and N1000 per liter in cities like Abuja, Lagos, Delta, and Enugu.  Independent marketers have responded with even higher rates, selling petrol at N1,200 to N1,300 per liter in some states.Despite these increases, many stations…

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has vehemently rejected the recent fuel price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, warning the Federal Government to urgently reverse the increase. Condemning the price hike, the caucus said the development was not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive to the harsh economic conditions being experienced by Nigerians across the country. A statement signed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, early Thursday, warned the fuel price hike will ultimately erode the already fragile purchasing power of millions of citizens, pushing more families into poverty.…

PDP has blasted President Tinubu Government over petrol price hike. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu as anti-people following the recent fuel price hike in the country. Recall that Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday, adjusted fuel price to ₦885/litre across its filling stations despite the denial by the federal government that it authorized a fresh increase in the price of petrol. Reacting to the development, the PDP, in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the increase in petrol price is an insult to the…

Dangote and Bill Gates have stormed the ongoing Shettima chaired NEC meeting. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima is currently chairing the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa with the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates in attendance. Also present at the meeting are governors Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Lawan Dauda (Zamfara State), among others. The Deputy governors represent their principals, some Ministers and some state commissioners.The meeting is expected to have a holistic review of the nation’s economic policy…

Naira has fallen massively at the black market, see the new exchange rate today below. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the dollar index remained near its weekly high, while the Nigerian naira fell below a key support line. The local currency dropped below the N1,600/$ support level in the black market. Market fundamentals indicate renewed demand pressure and an expanding supply gap, leading to another round of naira depreciation.  The naira’s value fell from N1,625 per dollar last weekend to N1,635/$ yesterday.The local currency is under severe pressure this month, struggling to maintain the critical N1,500 support level, according to market indicators, despite slight…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed organisations utilising Supernumerary Police, SPY, personnel to heed to the new standardised uniforms of the officers. Egbetokun gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the new standard Supernumerary Police uniforms. “As we relaunch these uniforms and kits, we mandate all organisations utilising SPY Police personnel to strictly adhere to these new standardised uniforms. “The Force Quartermaster and personnel across the states will provide guidance on the registration and acquisition. “All Police Training Schools are instructed to adopt the new uniform issuance model for SPY Police personnel,” he said.…