The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has categorically denied reports suggesting that it recently imported 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The company also clarified that it has not imported any volume of petrol in 2025. In a statement issued by NNPCL’s Chief […]
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump placed blame for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine squarely on Ukraine, suggesting that the conflict would never have occurred if Ukraine had not initiated the series of events leading to the current situation. Trump’s statement, “You shouldn’t have started it,” […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have launched a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering data protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. The newly inaugurated Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG) was established in Abuja, with a mandate to safeguard the privacy rights of over […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 24.48% This is a sharp decline from the 34.80% headline inflation recorded in December 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Statistician-General of the Federation Adeyemi Adeniran announced this on Tuesday. He said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – which […]
By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D Language serves as the bedrock of identity, a vital conduit through which culture, traditions, and history are preserved and transmitted across generations. For the Afenmai people of Edo State, Nigeria, the rich diversity of dialects has been both a cultural treasure and […]
In a heartfelt display of inclusivity and support, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe Federal Constituency and Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, organized a special Valentine’s Day outreach dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities. The event, held at […]
TikTok is once again available for download in the US on Apple’s App Store and Google Play after former President Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban on the popular video-sharing platform. The app, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was removed from app stores on January 18 to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on radio stations to create awareness about climate change, as the world celebrates World Radio Day today, February 13, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this call, emphasizing the crucial role radio plays in promoting diversity, peace, and […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the new ATM withdrawal charges recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that such policies will further worsen the financial strain on Nigerians. The CBN, in its latest directive, announced that customers will now be […]
BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D INTRODUCTION Is Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun legally recognised as such under our extant laws, or is he but a pretender to the throne (office of the IGP)? I shall attempt in this writeup to answer this question. This […]
