TEHRAN: (Xinhua)/Flowerbudnews: — Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country’s conflict with the United States and Israel. He made the remarks in his first message published on hisContinue Reading
By Bassey Asuquo The Democratic Front (TDF) has said it was surprised at the display of ignorance by the leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC)on public budgeting and accounting procedures. This according to it is despite the acclaimed experience of many of its leaders in public administration.Continue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, threatened to revoke the bail it granted Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, following his absence in court in the ongoing trial on alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar, who issued the threat, also said heContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Abuja: Nine senators across different political parties, on Thursday, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The senators are Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto; Eyinnaya Abaribe, Abia; Binos Yaroe, Adamawa; Victor Umeh, Anambra; Tony Nwonye, Anambra; Lawal Usman, Kaduna; Ogoshi Onawo, Nasarawa State; Augustine Akobundu, Abia and IretiContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede Lagos: The Lagos State Government, through its Anti-Open Defecation Squad, has apprehended five individuals on Thursday during an early morning enforcement operation at Ebute Ero and surrounding areas of Lagos Island. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a postContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja: The Acting Executive Chairman of the The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr Michael Ango, says the Nigeria’s new tax reform is designed to ease the burden on low-income earners. Ango said this at the BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference, in Abuja onContinue Reading
The Federal Government (FG) yesterday suspended petrol imports into the country due to noticeable boost in local production. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended FG for the suspension. The group also advocated for adequate supply of crude oil to local refineriesContinue Reading
Brent crude jumps nearly 20% despite International Energy Agency announcing release of 400 million barrels from reserves Kanyshai Butun ISTANBUL Oil prices climbed above $101 a barrel Thursday, despite the International Energy Agency (IEA) announcing a unanimous agreement among its 32 member countries to release 400 million barrels of oilContinue Reading
Request comes as global energy supplies tighten and prices remain volatile Faisal Mahmud DHAKA, Bangladesh Bangladesh has requested approval from the US to import fuel oil from Russia similar to temporary concessions granted to India amid tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy markets. The issueContinue Reading
