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By Augustine AkhilomenThe Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has claimed that there is availability of fuel amid the scarcity and increase in the price of the product.Lokpobiri made this known on Thursday after Vice President Kashim Shettima summoned him along with the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, over the recent hike in the price of petrol.In his words, the minister stated that by the time there is availability of products across the country, the price itself will stabilize.“What is important is that products…

By Augustine Akhilomen…Says Nigeria’s Political Class Is Responsible For Nigerian MiseryA professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bring back subsidies to petroleum products.Recall that the President had announced on May 29, during his inaugural speech, that the fuel subsidy is gone.However, fuel scarcities have been more frequent since Tinubu removed the costly fuel subsidies that saw the government pay billions of dollars a year to keep the price of gasoline artificially low.Its price has since more than tripled in some states, with a knock-on effect on food and transport costs.Speaking in an…

There is palpable fear over impending flooding among the residents of Borno State as popular Alau Dam overflows its bank, thus generating anxiety. Consequently, residents along the banks of River Yedzaram in Maiduguri are apprehensive as the river has overflown its banks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that also disturbing to the residents is the report that Alau Dam, now filled, will be opened to discharge the excess water into the river at any moment.  Already some buildings and farmlands along the river had been submerged in Gwange Ward of Maiduguri, while a stream known as Ngaddabul that…

Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the new Interim National Cordinator of the Obidient Movement, has written to Obidients and Nigerians at large, seeking for genuine reconciliation and unity of purpose. The new Obidient Movement cordinator, in a letter titled, “One Voice, One Vision: The Call for Collective Action on the Mission to Birth a New Nigeria”, charged the Obidients to continue the push for a new Nigeria, calling for understanding and genuine reconciliation as a result of polarization in the rank of the Obidients.  The ‘Statement of Reconciliation and Unity for the Movement’, he noted, is focused on “healing, reconciliation,…

The recent decision by the Federal Government to peg the minimum age for candidates sitting for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination may have come to stay, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has said.The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, had in July stated that with effect from 2025, any candidate below the age of 18 will not be allowed to sit the SSSCE and without which such students cannot secure admission to higher institutions of learning.The announcement has generated heated debate among parents and education stakeholders.The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education,…

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye of the famous music group Psquare is currently in the US with his wife, Ivy Ifeoma.On his Instagram page, the singer shared photos of him with his pregnant wife as he stated that life is good in Atlanta.“Life is good in ATL @ivy_zenny”.Last week, Paul had teased his pregnant wife as she shared some lovely maternity photos. He questioned if she was expecting a boy or a girl.It was reported in May that news circulated that the model and influencer was expecting the singer’s fourth child, as he has three kids from his previous marriage…

The former minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, has been invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).ICPC spokesman, Demola Bakare, confirmed that Ngige was at the Commission’s headquarters to provide details of an ongoing investigation.However, he did not give further details of the allegation, though he added that the ex-minister may be invited again until the investigation is concluded.Bakare said the former Anambra State governor was not detained when he reported to the commission on Wednesday.ICPC had earlier invited some top officials of the NSITF to question them about the alleged payment of an…

New Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.Osimhen breezed into the team’s Four Points by Sheraton hotel base on Thursday afternoon.The 25-year-old was part of the team’s evening training session.The striker’s arrival was delayed by his loan move to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray.Osimhen completed his move to the Turkish giants on Wednesday.It remains to be seen if he will start the Super Eagles clash with Benin Republic on Saturday.

Sunday Oliseh, former captain and coach of the Super Eagles, has congratulated and welcomed compatriot, Ademola Lookman, to the prestigious men’s nomination list for coveted award. Recall that the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or was revealed in a tweet by the European football body, UEFA, on Wednesday. Oliseh said: “Congratulations to Ademola Lookman for joining this exclusive list of Nigerians who were worldwide acclaimed! Naija’s all-time magnificent 7 just became THE MAGNIFICENT 8. Delighted and welcome to the Club Lil bro.” The Atalanta forward is the only African player nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first football player to score 900 career goals on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League opener in Lisbon.Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot scored an early opener to put his team ahead before Ronaldo’s close-range volley in the 34th minute, which meant a significant milestone for the 39-year-old forward.Then Dalot scored an own goal near the end of the first half to give hope to the visitors, but Portugal secured a narrow win.Playing the game at a top level at least for two decades, Ronaldo scored 900 goals for club and country to…