The Federal Government through the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced a new retail price band for oil marketers across the country. In a circular dated July 1st, sighted by Newsextra24, the downstream regulator said oil marketers are now expected to sell petrol within the price range of …

The Senate and the House of Representatives yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the implementation of the plan to recruit 774,000 Nigerians for Special Public Works across the country. The position of both chambers of the National Assembly followed a sharp disagreement between the National Assembly Joint Committee on …

A middle aged woman slumped and died in Ughelli, Ughelli North L.G.A, Delta after hearing her husband tested positive for coronavirus, Newsextra24 has learnt. The tragedy, which happened at Igho Salami Street, Uloho Avenue, threw neighbours into mourning. Neighbours gathered in small groups discussing the matter in low tones, unwilling …

The Federal Government has commissioned the operations of Dukia Gold and Precious Metals Project (DGPMP). The project is expected to enable Nigeria mine her gold reserves properly, trade responsibly and refine locally. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, while performing the virtual commissioning of the project, said Nigeria has potential …

Barr. Henry Idahagbon, an ally of immediate past National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has been named a federal commissioner in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter sighted by Newsextra24, on Wednesday, sought Senate’s approval for Idahagbon’s nomination, and two other nominated …

I don’t know how many people are glad to know that HE @seyiamakinde the Governor of Oyo State can not be guilt tripped into endorsing a heist wrapped in emotions at the expense of the beleaguered people of Oyo State? I’m personally happy he saw through the shenanigans. The public …

FG to agencies: Reject any letter from officials seeking to influence recruitments President Muhammadu Buhari has warned political appointees and other government officials against using their positions to bestow undue advantage on anyone seeking government jobs and other favours. In a statement on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information and …

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council. Buhari is presiding over the meeting from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is the sixth time members of the council will be meeting virtually since the lockdown declared to curtail further …

Nigerians have reacted to report of Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo; and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Lagos State, Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo being part of the 20-member committee that will supervise the recruitment of 20,000 Lagos youths into Federal Government’s Special …

Nigerian actress, Genevieve Nnaji has become a member of the Oscar Academy. The announcement was made by the academy on its Twitter page. The veteran thespian is among 819 members invited by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join The Academy’s membership class. The invitees, who are …