INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND SPEAKERS CLASH AS STATE POLICE DEBATE INTENSIFIES
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, on Monday, expressed divergent views on the advocacy for state police creation.
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION KICKS AS PETROL PRICES RISE DUE TO TENSION IN MIDDLE EAST
Depots have hiked the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) after the escalating tension in the Middle East jerked up the prices of crude oil. The rise was also linked to a strike by tanker drivers along the Lekki-Epe corridor in Lagos.
G7 LEADERS CALL FOR END OF WARS IN MIDDLE EAST
The leaders of G7 nations have called for a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza”.
PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS SECURITY CHIEFS TO BENUE TO BRING LASTING PEACE
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action to address the escalating crisis in Benue State, where recent attacks have claimed numerous lives. The President has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive aimed at bringing lasting peace and security to the state.
DANGOTE ANNOUNCES PLAN TO BEGIN NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF PETROL AND GAS FROM AUGUST I5
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin a nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) starting from August 15.
ISRAEL EASES AIR RAID WARNING
The Israeli military said citizens could leave shelters after being told to take cover during a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Sunday.
UK AND EU AGREE TO EASE CUSTOMS CHECKS ON FOOD AND PLANTS
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Union chiefs for a landmark summit designed to usher in a closer relationship between Britain and the bloc, five years after Brexit.
CBN REASSURES NIGERIA THE BANKING SECTOR IS STRONG CONTRARY TO SPECULATIONS
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound. This assurance comes in response to misleading reports on social media regarding a regulated financial institution.
FCT PARTNERS WITH WORLD BANK TO BUILD ENVIRONMENT WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The FCT Administration with support from the World Bank says it is building an inclusive and accessible capital territory with equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
DEPUTY SPEAKER BENJAMIN KALU URGES JAMB TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF UTME SYSTEM
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to undertake a comprehensive, independent audit of its examination infrastructure