The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked land allocations belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, among others, for non-payment of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) fees. Also affected by the revocation are 759 other prominent figures and organizations in Maitama II, Abuja. This action was disclosed in a publication by the FCT Administration, signed by Lere Olayinka, the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister, and made available to The MeridianSpy. In a separate announcement, Wike warned…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new price reduction for its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product, lowering the price to N899.50 per litre. The decision, aimed at providing relief to Nigerians ahead of the festive season, was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday morning by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer. This marks the second price cut in less than a month, as the refinery had previously reduced the price to N970 per litre on November 24. “This latest adjustment is designed to ease transport costs during the holiday period,” Chiejina stated. As part of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal, saying it’s unrealistic, hence lacks sincerity. The opposition party claims that the budget is detrimental to the Nigerian people and would worsen insecurity, poverty, and despair across the nation if implemented. In a statement on Wednesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the budget was anti-people, warning that its execution could deepen the country’s economic and social challenges. The PDP particularly took issue with what it called unverified economic figures and unsubstantiated campaign promises embedded in the proposal. President Tinubu presented the N49.7…
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to leave Sevilla in January following a disappointing six-month spell at the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international, who joined from Leicester City last summer, has struggled to make an impact at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, finding himself behind Isaac Romero in the pecking order despite the Spaniard’s own poor form of just one goal in 14 league appearances. According to Spanish publication Marca, Sevilla’s sporting director Victor Orta is already planning to sign a new striker in the winter transfer window, with Iheanacho identified as the player to be…
Real Madrid Vinicius Junior has been named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí claimed the women’s prize for the second time. The accolade comes just two months after the 24-year-old Brazilian finished second in the Ballon d’Or rankings. Real Madrid had decided to skip the ceremony after learning that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was poised to win the prestigious award. This time, however, Vinicius was present to accept the honor in person, as he is currently in Qatar with his club ahead of their Intercontinental Cup…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended heartfelt congratulations to former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday. Tinubu expressed his commitment to continuing the legacy of his predecessor, ensuring that Buhari’s contributions to the nation are carried forward. In a message of tribute, Tinubu praised Buhari for his resilience and leadership, describing him as a determined figure who has inspired many to persist in the pursuit of their dreams. “I will continue to build upon the infrastructure legacy you have left behind as the leader of the first All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Nigeria,” Tinubu affirmed. The…
The Edo State House of Assembly has enacted a resolution suspending the chairmen and vice-chairmen of the state’s 18 local government councils for a two-month period. Consequently, the legislative body has directed the leaders of the councils’ legislative arms to assume leadership roles within their respective councils during this period. The decision to suspend the local government officials came after a motion was introduced by Isibor Adeh, the lawmaker for Esan North East One, and seconded by Donald Okogbe, representing Akoko-Edo Two. The move follows a formal petition from the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who raised concerns about…
Abuja based journalist and media entrepreneur, Sunny Ibeh Jnr, has described the late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, as an ‘institution.’
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria cannot afford to fail in 2021, Channels Television reports. In his New Year message to Nigerians, Ex-President Jonathan said the new year is the beginning of a new journey, a new chapter, a fresh opportunity to start and recover from the losses of 2020. The former president stated that “as a nation, we cannot afford to fail this New Year; ignoring the existing gaps and contradictions that have continued to threaten our peace, unity, and progress”. He said “going forward, we should retool our disposition to imbibe new ways and embrace new traditions. Cultures that would correct…
President Muhammadu Buhari will make a New Year broadcast to the nation tomorrow Friday, January 1, 2021 at 7am. Garba Shehu, Presidential Spokesperson, made this known in a statement issued via his official Twitter handle on Thursday. “Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively, for the broadcast,” the statement added.
Former Senator, Shehu Sani, has said the Nigerian government’s planned $400 billion allocation for COVID-19 vaccine may be a waste of resources due to exploitation, Sahara Reporters reports. Sani, who spoke on Wednesday at the launch of National Ear Care Centre (NECC) magazine in Kaduna, noted that Nigeria does not have the facilities required for the COVID-19 vaccine and might not achieve any success because of the conditions attached to the vaccine. He revealed that the $400 billion COVID-19 vaccine to be imported requires that it should be kept at – 70 degree census (-70°C), which is seemingly impossible to…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared its support for Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, who has come under fire from some Northern groups for his Christmas message critical of President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Recall that Kukah had accused President Buhari of being nepotistic. He had also alleged that there would have been coup if someone from another region did ‘half of the things that Buhari has done.’ But Felix Omobude, PFN President, who defended the Catholic Bishop in Benin, on Wednesday, said it is only in Nigeria that one cannot talk against the government and go…