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The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has directed conflicting party members to return to their previous positions. The chairman of the forum and governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, made the announcement following the governors’ meeting that concluded in the early morning of Tuesday. Mohammed mentioned that as a political organization, the PDP was expected to face disagreements among its members, but he assured that these issues could be addressed and overcome. “There is no crisis. The Governors, BoT, the National Assembly caucus have agreed that the NWC should revert to status quo,” the PUNCH quoted Mohammed stating.
Arsenal Football club on Tuesday confirmed that Jonas Eidevall has resigned from his position as Head Coach of its women’s first team and leaves us with immediate effect. State reporters informed that Jonas joined Arsenal in June 2021 from FC Rosengard in Sweden, winning two FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup titles during three full seasons with the team. Arsenal Women also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League – in 2022/23 – for the first time in ten years during Jonas’ tenure in north London. The club disclosed that First Team Assistant Coach Renée Slegers will take…
Petroleum marketers in Nigeria have hinted at a reduction in the price of petrol in the coming days once they begin to receive the product directly from Dangote Refinery. The marketers said once they begin to get a direct supply of petrol from Dangote, all the costs associated with lifting petrol with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as the middleman would be eliminated, and they can sell at a cheaper price to Nigerians. Recall that the federal government has given approval for the marketers to source petroleum products directly from Dangote. Speaking on the development, the spokesperson…
A soldier was on Monday killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Nigerian troops of the 112 battalion in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told SaharaReporters that the soldier was killed when the terrorists attacked a military base tagged Tango 19. Also killed by the gunmen was a lady identified as the girlfriend of the deceased who was reportedly sneaked into the camp the previous night. “An incident happened early this morning to our troops at 112 battalion in Mafa LGA Borno State. Boko Haram attacked our Tango 19 and killed one soldier. “They also killed…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has agreed to sell Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria at N995 per litre. This followed the intervention of the Department of State Services in the controversy between the two parties. The National Vice President of IPMAN, Hammed Fashola, told our correspondent that the intervention of the DSS solved a lot of problems facing marketers. Fashola also confirmed that through their intervention, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority agreed to pay the association’s outstanding N10bn while resolving issues about the direct purchase of petrol…
More details have emerged on how the aircraft conveying the Super Eagles of Nigeria national team were forced away from Benghazi to Al-Abraq International Airport in the North African country. Recall that the Super Eagles flew to Libya on Sunday, October 13, for the return leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 15. Unfortunately for the Super Eagles, they were held “hostage” at the Al-Abraq International Airport by the Libyan football authorities for over 16 hours. Note that Nigeria’s delegates to the game comprised NFF President Ibrahim…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stated that Monday’s national grid collapse was partial. Recall that Nigeria, on Monday at about 6:48 pm, was thrown into darkness. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the national grid collapse in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, on Monday. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Eko Electricity Distribution Company also confirmed the national grid collapse. TCN recorded zero load allocation to the eleven Electricity Distribution Companies. The company, however, said that it has begun system recovery to restore supply. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this to Daily Post on Monday. According…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed strong disapproval of Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, pledging to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles of Nigeria announced their withdrawal from the match, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns after enduring over 13 hours of distress at Al Abaq Airport due to an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday. In a statement reported by The Libya Observer, the LFF accused the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of failing to cooperate in the organization of the match,…
Former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has lamented the current hardship in the country and the adverse effect on many Nigerian homes. Suswam, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, decried that a crate of eggs less than N1,000 is now N10,000 due to the current economic hardship. He said the current cost of eggs would make it difficult for him and other Nigerians to afford eggs in their houses. The senator also urged President Bola Tinubu to reevaluate his economic team by calling for an urgent meeting, stressing that many Nigerians find it challenging to transport themselves to…
A coalition of 30 anti-corruption civil society organisations (CSOs) has demanded the resignation of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, over his alleged failure to prosecute Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State and current APC national chairman. Ganduje faces multiple petitions regarding multi-billion naira fraud and bribery, including the infamous “dollar video” scandal. The CSOs, operating under the “Global Initiative for Corruption Eradication” (GICE), also called for Ganduje’s immediate arrest, accusing the EFCC of shielding him with Federal Government support. Anthony Onoja, the spokesperson for GICE, led a press conference in Abuja, highlighting the EFCC’s…