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Tesla’s electric vehicle sales in Europe fell 49% in January and 2025, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) on Tuesday, March 25. While the decline is partly attributed to the aging model, industry analysts believe some electric car buyers may also boycott Tesla due to CEO Elon Musk’s political stance. Musk, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has criticized since he was in charge of the newly formed government efficiency ministry, which is leading an aggressive cost-cutting agenda. Amid this controversy, the company’s share price has been hit hard by the destruction of…
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi claims that Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed. Obi made a statement at a symposium in Abuja, citing the erosion of progress made since Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga responded to Obi’s statement, believing it was exaggerated and lacked a logical basis. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga warned former Anambra Governor Peter Obi to watch out for his comments after the former governor claimed that Nigerian democracy collapsed. Obi made a statement on Monday in former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Emeka Ihedioha, former deputy speaker of the House of…
A new report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that the Republic of Benin and Togo owed Nigeria $8.84 million to electricity consumed.The committee highlights the remittances from bilateral customers (domestic and international) and special customers issued by market operators in 2024/Q4.According to the report, six international bilateral clients provided by Gencos in the Nigerian power supply industry “paid $5.21 million in payments, which were issued by market operators with a cumulative invoice for the 2024/Q4 service, “transformed into 37.08% remittance performance.The international company is Paras-sbee of the Republic of Benin ($2.65 million); Paras-Ceet of Benin ($1.64 million); Transcorp-sbee…
Former head of state General Yakubu Gowon revealed that Nigerian students boycotted the New York State National Youth Service when they were first introduced.Gaon said when the newly appointed Director-General, Brigadier General Oluseye Nafiu, gave a polite visit at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. He acknowledged the multidimensional contribution of the Legion members to the national development over the more than 50 years of the program’s survival.He further praised the City’s deployment policy, which exposes Corps members to various ethnic groups and cultures in Nigeria, posting them in states and geographical locations outside of itself.“New York City has been strongly…
Nigeria News Nalin It is reported that the Senate is expected to pass a controversial tax reform bill forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly and is expected to be approved today. Two prominent senators, demanding anonymity due to restrictions on comments, confirmed to Punch that tax bills will be passed today. A source explained, “If there were no River State with urgent issues, this should have been completed last week. But of course, these four bills will be approved tomorrow.” This looming action in the Senate comes after the House approved the same four tax reform bills…
The sensation of Nigerian street jumps, commonly known as Portable, Habeeb Okikiola announced a major restructuring in its management team, appointing Mallam Yankee as his new booking manager.this Zazoo Crooner made a revelation through his Instagram page, sparking widespread reaction from fans and industry observers. The move was carried out at a critical moment as the artist engages in an ongoing legal battle in Ogun State, where he faces multiple court cases related to the alleged attacks and financial disputes.Over the past year, Portable’s career has been a whirlwind of controversy and headlines new events, including canceled gigs and management…
The federal government has recruited elite foreign military experts to train its soldiers to conduct counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.Defense Minister Badaru Abubakar disclosed this when he launched a training program for 800 soldiers in Kaduna State.Abubakar said that in addition to training, the government will also equip the troops with modern technology and weapons to enhance their ability to combat security threats across the country.For the first phase of the program, 800 soldiers will be trained and another 800 will be followed. The minister explained that the decision to interact with foreign experts was a necessary condition to combat the…
Russian missiles hit a densely populated area of the northeastern Ukraine city of Sumy, early Tuesday morning, injuring at least 88 people, including 17 children, as a result of a ceasefire.Regional Governor Volodymyr Artiukh announced the latest casualties on state television, saying more and more children escaped injuries as they were evacuated to air-raid shelters. “They are in dense areas where enemy strikes attack.”I was in the impact area when our rescuers cleared the location of the kids. I was there. They were in the protective structure. All the kids were rescued and evacuated to a safe place,” Altic said.Several…
Popular Nigerian musician Alban Unoma Nwapa has been punished for excluding the Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike, with Rivers Governor Sim Fubara, his agent and member of parliament. Naija News The report said the political crisis in Rivers State caused Tinob to declare a state of emergency and suspended Forbala for six months. Nwapa’s news reporter in Abuja said Tinubu should call Wike to order rather than declare a state of emergency. NWAPA has dominated the radio waves in the late 1990s with its unique music brand and lamented Tinubu’s lack of constitutional power to suspend Fubara and…
The Gunner has three residents in the Duden community in the Barcelona local government area of Plateau State. The attacker suspected to be the Fulani militia, on Sunday evening, March 23, 2025, k! Two-thirds of the outing ambushed some residents while returning. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, the national propaganda secretary of the Irigwe youth movement, confirmed on Monday that Jos’ killings showed that the person killed was John Avia, 48. Sunday Vickerson, 32; Peter Vickson, 30. According to Yonkpa, the attack was conducted by Fulani militia, who noted that the recent havoc has caused serious damage to the Irigwe community “Yesterday,…