The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is targeting conversion of no fewer than one million vehicles by 2027. It is also projected that the target will create about 75,000 direct and 300,000 indirect jobs. The Executive Chairman of PCNGI, Barr. Ismael Ahmed, disclosed this during interaction with media executives in Lagos. The interaction was an opportunity to outline the nation’s strategic shift towards Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable alternative to petrol. The Chairman said the PCNGI’s mandate is built on three crucial “As”: Acceptability, Accessibility, and Affordability. He described CNG as being far safer, cleaner, and more…
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By Ayo Oye The Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has thrown jibes at Nasir El-Rufai, saying the former Kaduna State Governor, is internally displaced again. Onanuga mocked El-Rufai following his expulsion from the from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday. Prompt News recalls that the National Working Committee (NWC) of SDP, also imposed a 30-year ban on him. While reacting to the expulsion, Onanuga took to his verified X handle @aonanuga to take a swipe at the former governor, posting “Internally displaced again”. Recall that the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, had said in a…
The National Identity Management Commission has noted with serious concern the recent statement on Nigerians selling their personal information, including that of the National Identification Number (NIN) attributed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The statement by EFCC that ” this fraud scheme is largely driven by an army of young Nigerians offering a paltry payment of between N1500 and N2000 to their victims to make them surrender a copy of their personal information details to them and sell the same information to some Fintech Institutions for about N5000” is not only of serious security concern but of…
Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has opened up on her love life, revealing she once dated younger men. However, she said that the era of dating younger men was while catching fun, adding that time has passed. In a recent interview, she however expressed readiness to get married again but to a mature man. She explained that her current priorities have shifted towards seeking mature, meaningful connections. “I’m no longer in that fun zone,” she said, stating clearly that any future relationship must align with her values and stage in life. Shaffy said that while she remains open to the…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their record 10th continental title. President Tinubu says, “The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side playing in front of a passionate home crowd, exemplifies the determination that defines the Nigerian spirit.” “With hard work, dedication, and tenacity, you have achieved the mission the nation dreamed of and prayed for. “The nation looks forward to welcoming our champions. Congratulations! Nigeria celebrates you,” Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President assured them of his administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity challenges in the power sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, disclosed that a ₦4 trillion bond programme has received anticipatory approval from President Tinubu to address the liquidity…
Award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has been named Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year at the just-concluded International Tourism Investment Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. The award was presented at the Governor’s Dinner and Tourism Awards Night, the closing event of the three-day summit held from July 22 to 24, 2025. The event took place at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The summit, tagged #ITSOyoState2025, brought together top players in tourism and hospitality including government officials, investors, developers and creatives to explore ways to boost Oyo’s tourism potential while preserving its culture and creating jobs. As founder of KAP Film…
Few months after their very lavish wedding, Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux, are expecting their first child. The couple shared the happiest news on Instagram: MOM & DAD 🤍✨ BLESSED • GRATEFUL • THANKFUL. In one of the photos, Priscilla glows in a fitted white crop top and blue boyfriend jeans that show off her growing baby bump. Her husband, matching in a simple white T-shirt and jeans, kneels beside her, cradling her belly with both hands and planting a kiss on it. In another, they sit close together on a cosy couch — Priscilla’s sleek, straight hair cascading…
No fewer than 25 students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) have been arrested for suspected internet fraud in a sting operation on Monday, July 21, 2025. They were arrested by operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement by the commission said they were arrested opposite BUK New Site, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in cybercrime activities. All suspects apprehended are confirmed to be undergraduate students of Bayero University Kano (BUK). Items recovered during the operation include, mobile phones, laptops, internet routers and one Honda Accord car. The suspects, Ismaíl…
Delta State police command’s crackdown on fraudsters and criminal gangs in the state is yielding positive results. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Bright Edafe, in a statement on Thursday, said the CP-Special Assignment Team recorded a major success in its fight against crime, which led to the arrest of 180 fraudsters and a notorious kidnap gang. He said the team led by ASP Julius Robinson, busted a notorious kidnap syndicate and also recovered 247 rounds of Submachine Gun rifle live ammunition from the hoodlum who has been on the run since 2021. According to the spokesperson, Peter Benson…