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The downstream end of Nigeria’s petroleum sector has gone into a frenzy as operators respond to the sudden elimination of petrol subsidies with a significant increase in pump prices just as customers rushed the gas stations. In reaction to the events, commercial transport companies have raised their trip rates across the country. Bola Tinubu, the new president, announced in his inauguration speech yesterday that “petroleum subsidies are no longer available.” Reporters in Lagos discovered that some merchants responded by raising their costs by approximately 100%, to N370 per litre from N185. However, a few other stations, especially the major marketers,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was officially sworn in as the 16th democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria amid colourful events and a festive mood at Eagle Square on Monday. Tinubu made his first inaugural speech as he hit the ground running by declaring the removal of fuel subsidies, promising 1 million jobs, and others. Read the full speech below: The Nigerian Ideal My fellow citizens, I stand before you with honour to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people is unwavering. And my faith…

Luciano Spalletti, the coach of Napoli, has asked to take a sabbatical from the game and will not be in charge of the freshly crowned Serie A winners next season, he said on Monday. He recently guided Napoli to their first Serie A victory since 1990, yet there has been uncertainty over his future. On Sunday night, Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis stated that the coach had requested a vacation and that he would not stand in his way, and Spalletti confirmed the idea. “Out of respect for the club, I told De Laurentiis right away that I needed to…

Daar Communications founder and chairman and owner of Africa Independent Television (AIT), RayPower FM, and Faaji FM, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, is dead During his political career, he was Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and he died at the age of 71 in Abuja, according to sources. How AIT founder, Raymond Dokpesi was arrested by police in London According to a source who talked with newsmen, he died in an Abuja hospital after having a stroke. This allegedly occurred following the previous Ramadan fast. Before his tragic death, the AIT boss had been managing his health and was undergoing…

Dr. Alex Otti has been sworn in as Abia state’s new governor. Dr. Alex took the oath of office at the Umuahia Township Stadium at the inauguration. He was sworn in by Abia Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Lilian Abai, in the presence of his deputy, Ikechi Valentine Emetu. Court sacks Alex, other Labour Party candidates in Abia, Kano Yusuf Baba Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate, represented Peter Obi.

BudgIt, a Nigerian civic organization, has described the legacy that President Muhammadu Buhari leaves behind as being characterized by high debt, increasing inflation, and low growth. The civic organization, which applies technology for citizen engagement with institutional improvement to facilitate societal change, stated this in a report titled ‘The Economic Legacy of the Buhari Administration,” which was issued on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu. They alleged that the eight-year administration of President Buhari had driven Nigeria neck-deep into debt. BudgIT said, “According to the Budget Office, between 2016 and 2022, the Buhari government raised total revenues…

Canada recently revealed plans to speed up Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) processing for dependents and have less stringent application procedures. In a statement issued over the weekend, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser stated that the new process will allow families to be together sooner while waiting for their permanent residence for final approval. This development comes a few days after Chronicle NG reported the United Kingdom’s ban on foreign students bringing families to the UK. He stated that in the future, the majority of these applications will be completed within 30 days, and applicants will benefit from…

Bola Tinubu, President-elect, and Kashim Shettima, Vice President-elect, have been sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively. On Monday, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, administered the Oath of Office. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Tinubu, a former Senator and governor of Lagos State, the victor of the February 2023 presidential election. My family can survive without Nigeria’s wealth – Remi Tinubu The candidate of the All Progressives Congress polled a total of 8,794,726 votes to defeat his closest rival of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, who polled a total of 6,984,520 votes in…

The order of the programme for the occasion has been revealed just a few hours before the inauguration ushering in a new era in the country. The programme focuses on the outgoing president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), and his vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. This comprises the activities that will see the incoming president, Bola Tinubu, and his vice president, Kashim Shetimma, assume administration of the country. See the programme specifics below: Program for the swearing in of the new President and vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29th 2023 1. Invited dignitaries to be…

Many dignitaries, representatives of foreign governments, diplomats, and heads of international organisations began arriving in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Sunday, ahead of the inauguration event. On Sunday afternoon, a US team led by US Secretary of Housing Marcia Fudge landed down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The US Mission acknowledged her presence through Twitter, using the handle @USinNigeria. In addition, a Canadian team led by Hussein Ahmed, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion, has arrived in the country. The Canadian High Commission announced this on Twitter @CanadaInNigeria. Also, the Presidents of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune; Paul Kagame (Rwanda); Adamu…