Nigeria has emerged as the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), with its debt exposure rising by 14.4% from $14.3 billion in FY2023 to $16.5 billion in FY2024. This $2.2 billion increase has pushed Nigeria into the top three IDA lenders for the first time, surpassing …
Read More »FG Plans to Remove Taxes on Food, Rent, and Public Transportation to Ease Economic Burden
The Federal Government is considering removing taxes on essential items such as food, public transportation, and house rents to alleviate the financial strain on Nigerians. This proposal was put forth by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, led by Chairman Taiwo Oyedele, during a recent interview on Channels Television. The …
Read More »60% of African Youths Blame Corruption for Emigration as Hope in Governments Wanes, New Poll Finds
A new poll has revealed that 60% of African youths are eager to leave the continent due to the rampant corruption that they believe is jeopardizing their future. Conducted by the Johannesburg-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation, the 2024 African Youth Survey polled 5,604 people aged 18 to 24 across 16 African …
Read More »NNPC Reportedly Hikes Pump Price Above N800, Sparking Outrage and Fuel Shortages
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reportedly increased the pump price of petrol to over N800 per liter, a move that has ignited widespread concern and frustration among citizens. According to reports, several NNPC filling stations in Lagos and Abuja have adjusted their fuel prices from N568 to …
Read More »Trump Reveals Son Barron’s Emotional Reaction to Assassination Attempt “He Loves His Father”I
Recently, former US President Donald Trump revealed a very intimate story about how his youngest son, Barron Trump, responded to the devastating information that his father had been the target of an assassination attempt. Speaking to Fox News’ Mark Levin, Trump recounted the moment when Barron, who was in the …
Read More »Former Glamour Model Katie Price Devastated After Leaked Shower Video Goes Viral
Katie Price, the former glamour model turned reality star, has expressed her devastation after discovering that explicit footage she recorded for a paying customer on OnlyFans was leaked online. The 46-year-old, who reportedly earns up to £2.2 million annually from the X-rated subscription platform, had stripped off in the shower …
Read More »Dangote Assures Nigerians of High-Quality Fuel as His Refinery Rolls Out First Petroleum Products
Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman and owner of the Dangote Refinery, has announced the rollout of the refinery’s first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. During a press conference held in Lagos on September 3, 2024, Dangote reassured Nigerians …
Read More »Dangote Refinery Set to Release First Petroleum Product; FEC to Determine Pricing
Famous Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has declared that his refinery, which can process 650,000 barrels per day, is prepared to launch its first petroleum product into the market. However, the final pricing of the product will be determined by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under the leadership of President Bola …
Read More »Prince Harry Reshapes His Path, Rejects Return to Royal Duties in Favor of Life in the U.S.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has reportedly ruled out any plans to return to royal duties in Britain, signaling his intent to remain in the United States. According to sources close to the prince, he is focused on living life on his own terms, away from the public scrutiny …
Read More »Federal Government Denies Instructing NNPCL to Raise Fuel Price to N1000 Per Litre
The Federal Government has firmly denied reports suggesting that it instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to increase the price of fuel to N1000 per litre. In a statement released on Tuesday, September 3, by Nneamaka Okafor, Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Petroleum, the government …
Read More »PETROAN Warns Nigerians to Brace for Fuel Price Hike Amid NNPC’s Struggles with Supply and Debt
The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gilly-Harry, has urged Nigerians to prepare for an imminent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) battles significant challenges in maintaining fuel supply across the country. …
Read More »Kamala Harris Criticized for Using “Fake Accent” in Detroit Speech, Sparking Accusations of Pandering
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism after being accused of adopting a “fake accent” during a speech to teachers union members in Detroit on September 2. Social media users and political commentators were quick to point out the discrepancy between her tone of voice during her remarks in Detroit …
Read More »Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu Administration for Fuel Scarcity Crisis, Calls for Transparency in Government Operations
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the Tinubu-led administration, attributing the ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria to what he describes as government ineptitude. In a detailed post shared on his X handle on September 3, Obi expressed his concerns about the impact of the current fuel shortage, noting …
Read More »Missouri Police Officer Killed in High-Speed Chase Leaves Behind Six Children, Community in Mourning
A Missouri police officer and mother of six, Phylicia Carson, tragically lost her life during a high-speed chase early Sunday morning while attempting to stop a traffic violator in Camden County near the Lake of the Ozarks. Officer Carson, 33, was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle when she lost …
Read More »Delta Governor’s Aide Criticizes Rema’s N105m Donation to Church, Urges Spiritual Commitment Over Financial Gifts
An aide to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success Ovie, has expressed disappointment in Nigerian singer Rema for donating N105 million to his home church, Christ Embassy, without first surrendering his life back to God, who gave him life. In a Facebook post shared on September 2, Ovie argued that …
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