Fuel Now N145 Per Litre, FG Removes Subsidy, Says Anybody Can Now Import Petrol
The Federal Government has finally removed subsidy from sale of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol with immediate effect. NNPC sources told VANGUARD Wednesday afternoon that marketers are…
SERAP asks UK to extradite Alison-Madueke, urges judicial cooperation between Nigeria and Britain
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday requested the British authorities to extradite former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, to face trial in Nigeria. SERAP’s call came against…
Youths set ablaze Senator, Rep’s residences in Kano over unfulfilled campaign promises
Some youths suspected to be political thugs, on Wednesday set ablaze the residence of Sen. Kabiru Gaya, in Gaya Local Government area of Kano State. The youths also set ablaze…
Another Gaffe: Queen of England caught on camera calling Chinese officials ‘very rude’
Another blooper from the British ruling class has been trending on global media with the Queen Elizabeth II caught on camera saying Chinese officials were “very rude” to the British…
EFCC Gets Order to Keep Fani-Kayode for 14 Days
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has obtained a remand order to keep a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, in custody for the next two weeks. The remand…
EU Blocks £10.5 billion Acquisition of O2, Says It Will Harm Innovation
The European Commission (EC) officially blocked CK Hutchison’s proposed £10.5 billion acquisition of O2 UK, citing “strong concerns” over the deal’s impact to UK customers, and a potential harm to…
Facebook’s Controversial Free Basics Comes to Nigeria Via Airtel
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a partnership with Airtel Africa to roll out its controversial Free Basics offering in Nigeria. Free Basics, part of the company’s internet.org initiative, claims to…
Nigerian Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Three Merchant Vessels, Destroys Illegal Refineries
The Nigerian Navy said it has averted pirate attack on three merchant vessels, namely MV MOXON, MT AFRICAN BEAUTY and MT MADONA. The vessels were attacked around Brass waterways in…
EFCC Boss, Magu, Faces Contempt Charge over Disobedience to Court Order, Applicant Seeks his Committal to Prison
A contempt charge has been filed against the acting Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu seeking to commit him to prison by an Abuja High…
Buhari Wants Britain to Return Nigeria’s Stolen Money, Not Apology from Cameron
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has demanded action from David Cameron rather than an apology after the Prime Minister branded his country ‘fantastically corrupt’. Muhammadu Buhari made his frustration clear as…