TUC: Petrol May Hit N2,000/Litre, Urges FG to Subsidise Crude, Fast-Track CNG Infrastructure
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) could climb to about N2,000 per litre. Disturbed over the development occasioned by the crisis in the Middle East the union has urged the Federal Government to subsidise crude supply to local refineries and accelerate investment in […]
PTDF Screens 5,885 for 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 5,885 candidates for interviews under its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme from over 38,000 Nigerians who applied for the programme. The Deputy General Manager, Education and Training at PTDF, Dr. Bello Mustafa, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the commencement of the interview exercise. Mustafa said […]
Cancer Society Demands Probe of Blessing CEO Over Alleged Fake Diagnosis
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for an investigation into alleged false cancer claims by social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, following reports that she may have solicited donations from the public based on a questionable health claim. The society described the development as “deeply unfortunate and unethical,” warning that […]
The worry about Russia’s propaganda aims in Africa
By Ipole AMAJAMA There is little fuss about the changing dynamics of geopolitics across the world. Powerful countries seek to exert their influence and might sometimes subtly or by use of force as seen in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, America and Israel against Iran stamp their imprints. But there is the unseen but significant pressure […]
Borno attack: Army General, terrorists killed, Tinubu mourns
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday confirmed that terrorists and military personnel were killed when insurgents launched a coordinated attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military, however, did not confirm or debunk reports that the Commander of the 29 Brigade, Brig Gen Oseni Braimah, was among those killed in […]