The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has lauded the recent transition from the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to local production and supply in Nigeria. Chairman of the group, Isaac Abrak, in a statement on Friday, said, “Like any significant change, this shift comes with challenges. The steep surge in the pump price of PMS—from N617 per liter to N855, and in some cases, as high as N1,200—has caused undue hardship on the populace.” He explained that the increase is particularly concerning as it exacerbates the strain on an economy that is being repositioned for genuine development. The statement…
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The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, overcame numerous obstacles before his refinery commenced operations. Atiku made this remark while accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led governments of implementing reforms that have been harsh on the private sector. He urged the Nigerian government to implement reforms that would create a favorable environment for the private sector to thrive. Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “Nigerians are aware of the many obstacles Aliko had to overcome to achieve this win. “If the private sector must step forward to invest,…
The Kaduna State Police Command said its personnel have arrested 11 suspected kidnappers across the state. In a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, he said the personnel also recovered locally made rifles and other items during various operations. It said the personnel from Saminaka, in mid-August, in collaboration with local hunters, conducted raids on three villages in Lere Local Government Area—Maraban Wasa, Gurzan Hakimi Mariri, and Abugan Kurama—where four suspects, Abdulhamid Abubakar (30), Danjuma Luka (25), Ayuba Simon (50), and Idi Saleh (57), were arrested. According to the statement, the personnel recovered a fabricated single-barrel…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has assured the availability of petroleum products in the country, saying it would be made available by the weekend. Eineken Lokpobiri has assured the availability of petroleum products in the country, stating that they would be made available by the weekend. Lokpobiri added that prices may differ across different locations, but once the supply of products becomes consistent nationwide, prices are expected to stabilize. The minister stated this via a video he shared on his X handle on Thursday, addressing the prevailing issues of pricing and scarcity of Premium Motor…
A frontline political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has blamed the misery Nigerians are experiencing on the political class. Utomi the current situation in the country was an indication that the political class has failed Nigerians. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politic Today, Utomi said called for the return of fuel subsidy regime. According to Utomi: “The first thing to do is to recognise essential things that Nigerians need fuel for. I will subsidise those things. “There will be a subsidy. The Americans have subsidy for Agriculture, it is a matter of where you direct it to. “Nigeria’s political class is responsible…
Maduka Okoye has said it is important for the Super Eagles to start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a winning note. The Super Eagles will entertain their neighbours Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. The three-time African champions have won only one of their last five outings. Okoye stated that the Super Eagles must go all out for a win against the Cheetahs. “It’s important we win because this is an important AFCON qualifier,” the Udinese goalkeeper told reporters. “We have to be at our best and play at our highest…
Destiny Ashadi has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League side, Katsina United, DAILY POST reports. Katsina United announced Ashadi’s return before the close of the transfer window on Thursday. Ashadi previously played for the Chanji Boys during the 2021-22 league season. He helped Katsina United secure promotion back to the NPFL two years ago. Ashadi was on the books of Shooting stars last season. The 29-year-old failed to make a significant impact in Ibadan. Ashadi rejoins Katsina United from Shooting Stars
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has said it has destroyed fake, adulterated and unregistered food, drug and cosmetic products worth about N2.7 billion seized in the South-East. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a brief remark during the exercise in Enugu said, the products would have compromised the health of over three million people. Represented by a Director of the South-East Zone, Mr Martins Iluyomade, the DG said that the products would have increased the health burden on the already overstretched health institutions in the country. According to her, the products would…
Operatives of the Police Command in Katsina State have arrested 22 suspected thieves, vandals of public and private properties, saying it recovered various stolen items from them. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, who disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference in Katsina, said the arrest was part of the command’s efforts in combating criminalities in the state. Sadiq-Aliyu recalled that on August 24, the command succeeded in arresting three suspects, including a woman, in connection with a suspected case of criminal house trespass and theft, and recovered suspected stolen items. “The suspects were arrested by…