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‘Worst in this erra’ – Alan Shearer shocked by Dalot’s miss against West Ham

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has said Manchester United full-back, Diogo Dalot’s miss against West Ham United on Sunday, will be spoken about in 20 years’ time. Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by West Ham in the Premier League at London Stadium. In the 32nd minute, United saw an opportunity...

Niger Delta: PANDEF rejects scrapping of NDDC by Tinubu Govt

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to scrap the Ministry of Niger Delta. PANDEF’s decision was contained in a communique issued at the end of a meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the Forum’s General Assembly noted with “serious concern the scrapping of the...

Energy Advocates, APC Group Write Tinubu Over Port Harcourt, Other Local Refineries

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

*Call for Probe Over Turn Around Maintenance Contracts Awarded by NNPCL The Energy Reforms Advocates, ERA and the APC Youth Vanguard for Change, APCYVC has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the persistent failures of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to restore the Port Harcourt and other local...

Power outages, costly petroleum products catalysts for increased poverty

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, says power outages and costly petroleum products could lead to increased poverty in Nigeria. Obi stated this in a post on X on Sunday, stressing that the negative impact of the recurring power outages on businesses, especially...

Let’s breathe freely – NLC slams IMF, World Bank for disowning subsidy removal advisory

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The Nigeria Labour Congress has asked the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to stop stiffening Nigeria with its policy advisories described as ‘insincere’. The NLC president disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This comes amid a statement attributed to the IMF’s African Region Director, Abebe Selassie, during...

Crisis in Nigeria Oil sector: Step down as Minister

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The persistent crisis in the oil sector is fueling calls on President Bola Tinubu to step aside as the Minister of Petroleum. According to reports, despite the sudden removal of fuel subsidy the same day the President assumed office, Nigerians are yet to witness stability in the sector. Tinubu had...

Cabinet Reshuffle: Group Charges Matawalle, Keyamo to Do More Exploits to Make Tinubu Proud in 2025

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, urging ministers to continue their outstanding work and build on the progress achieved so far. The group specifically commended Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo for their exceptional...

Mass Protest Threatened in Abuja Over Police Brutality, NYCN Demands Commandant’s Release Within 24 Hours

NewsDeskNgOct 27, 2024October 27, 20240

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is taking a strong stance against police brutality, condemning the recent arrest of Peace Corps National Commandant Dickson Akoh and 16 of his officers. Heavily armed police officers stormed the Peace Corps Headquarters near Jabi Lake in Abuja on Friday, forcefully entering the...

Monarchs Honor Princess Chetachi for Humanitarian Impact

NewsDeskNgOct 27, 2024October 27, 20240

Nigerian royalty and dignitaries gathered in Abuja to celebrate the birthday and humanitarian contributions of Princess Chetachi Nwoga Ecton, lauded for her dedication to empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups across the country. The event saw a rare assembly of traditional rulers from all regions of Nigeria, including His Royal...

“Nigeria’s Police Crisis Deepens: IGP Egbotekun Accused of Brutalizing Peace Corps Commandant, Civil Defence Officers”

NewsDeskNgOct 27, 2024October 27, 20240

A coalition of Nigerian youths, students, and civil society organizations has called for the immediate removal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun due to the recent police brutality under his leadership, particularly the treatment of the Peace Corps Commandant and Civil Defence officers.The coalition demands the unconditional release of...