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The Petroleum Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N155.17 per litre from N147.67 per litre. The PPMC disclosed this in an internal memo with reference number PPMC/C/MK/003, dated November 11, 2020, and signed by Tijjani Ali.Continue reading “NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre”

By Abdulmumin Murtala, KanoA high powered committee for the enforcement of the 25 percent reduction of school fees in all private and voluntary schools in the state has been inaugurated on Friday. This was announced to the media by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru while he tasked the members toContinue reading “Kano inaugurates school fees reduction enforcement committee”

The Presidency has reacted to reports that repentant Boko Haram members will be paid N150,000 monthly. Reports emerged on social media that Nigerian government was making plans to pay Boko Haram repentant members N150,000 monthly. However, Bashir Ahmad, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari described the report as false. He urged Nigerians to disregard theContinue reading “Presidency clears air on N150,00 monthly payment to repentant Boko Haram members”

The Nigeria Police Force now has a new special unit, DAILY POST reports. The new unit is the Special Constabulary Police. Officers, who were listed as special constables into the new unit had their passing-out parade across the federation on Friday. The special constables, DAILY POST learnt, are to perform the much-talked about community policingContinue reading “Nigeria gets new special police unit”

The Federal Government was able to freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners after telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that the funds in their accounts might have been linked to terrorist activities. This is according to a written address in support of a motion ex parte filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.Continue reading “CBN accuses #EndSARS campaigners of terrorismNov 11, 2020”

FREE 250,000 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (FG) BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION FOR MSMEsHave you been finding it difficult to register your Business? Well, worry no more as PARADISE NEWS has put below a complete guide on how to register your Business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for FREE under the FG FREE 250,000 Business Names Registration forContinue reading “How to register your Business with CAC for FREE under FG 250,000 Business Names Registration for MSMEs”

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has opposed a suit seeking to remove the Ajami (Arabic) inscriptions on naira notes. It told the Federal High Court it would cost a ‘colossal sum of money’ to discard the existing notes and print new ones without Ajami. The CBN said Ajami is not a symbol or markContinue reading “Why we can’t remove Arabic from Naira note, CBN tells court”

A North Dakota state legislative candidate who died of coronavirus last month won his election Republican David Andahl, who was 55 when he died, and another GOP candidate, Dave Nehring, were elected to represent the 8th district in the state’s House of Representatives in Tuesday’s election. Andahl and fellow District 8 House candidate Nehring whoContinue reading “North Dakota state legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 wins election”

Joe Biden, the 47th vice-president of the United States, is currently leading the 2020 presidential race with over 220 electoral college votes.Biden campaign said on Wednesday morning (Nigerian time) that the Democratic Party candidate will be addressing Americans shortly. Incumbent President Donald Trump is still shy of 200 electoral college votes, despite taking key statesContinue reading “DEVELOPING: Biden in early lead, to address Americans Shortly”

General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Prophet T.B Joshua yesterday dropped a hint on the outcome of the ongoing United States presidential elections. Joshua held back from directly stating, who the winner of the polls would be, but suggested that Christians would be disappointed. President Donald Trump of the Republican PartyContinue reading “JUST IN: Prophet TB Joshua Releases Prophecy For US 2020 Election”

Nigerian youths might not be backing down on their protest and several demands from the government anytime soon, especially after the the huge backings they gave to the #EndSARS movement. The youths have since the unfortunate killing of several people in Lagos State continue to mourn them, but might have taken a new course afterContinue reading “After #EndSARS, Nigerian Youth Begin New Campaign on Social Media”

Osun state residents have stormed the Cocoa Processing Industry warehouse in Ede where COVID19 palliatives were stored and are currently carting away as many food items that they can. This comes barely 24-hours after residents in Lagos state also stormed a warehouse in Monkey village in Lagos where COVID-19 palliatives donated by CACOVID, were kept.Continue reading “Osun state residents cart away COVID19 palliatives stored in the Cocoa Processing Industry warehouse”

View pictures in App save up to 80% data. BREAKING: Buhari meets Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon over #EndSARS, Insecurity View pictures in App save up to 80% data. President Muhammadu Buhari is presently meeting with pasts Heads of state, Olusegun Obasanjo, Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan. The reason/agenda of the meeting was not made public butContinue reading “Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon, In Crucial EndSARS Meeting, Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB Have Unleashed War On Yorubas”

At least 20 persons have been killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Tungar Kwana village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The incident was confirmed by Amnesty International in a Tweet. The Human Rights group said the village has been deserted since the attack. Residents however revealed that the armed men arrivedContinue reading “Gunmen Kill 20 In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Village”

The Ogun State Police Command has appealed to End SARS protesters in the state to stop killing and maiming policemen. The police also begged the irate youths to stop attacking police stations all in the name of expressing their grievances. The Ogun police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this plea Wednesday, on behalf of the StateContinue reading “End SARS: Please stop killing us – Ogun police beg protesters”

…Vows to defend country & democracy at any cost…Affirms unalloyed loyalty to President Muhammadu Bihari and Constitution Buratai By Kingsley OmonobiAgainst the backdrop of continued EndSARS protests across the country, the Nigerian Army has said it is ready to fully support the civil authority in whatever capacity to maintain law and order. Army Headquarters alsoContinue reading “ENDSARS Protests: Army warns subversive elements to desist from Anti-Democratic ActsOct 15, 2020”

Mrs Abigail Makinde, a mother to Oyo state governor, is dead Seyi Makinde’s mum reportedly died on Thursday morning October 15 aged 81 No official statement has been issued about the demise of the octogenarianSeyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has lost his mother to the cold hands of death, a report from Tribune and OyoInsightContinue reading “Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, loses mum aged 81LegitOct 15, 2020Read”

PHOTO: Falz and Runtown at #EndSARS protest in Lagos With Nigerians not backing down on protests for the reform of the police force and total disbandment of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad(SARS), there are speculations that the government might shut down the internet. Six days ago, a video of a fatal police shooting of aContinue reading “Nigeria may shut down internet as #EndSARS protests continue”

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has asked Nigerians to live good lives to be able to enter heaven. Obasanjo spoke at a thanksgiving service at the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church, Ogba, Lagos State. The service was to thank God for the success of the burial of Olufunso Salako, the wife of a former member ofContinue reading “Live right, Obasanjo advises Nigerians”

Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been reelected as the Governor of Ondo state. Akeredolu polled a total of 292,830 votes to defeat Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who garnered 195,751 votes. The Deputy Governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi came a distant third with 60,051 votes.