Politics

NNPC has reduced petrol prices to N965 in Abuja and N925 in Lagos, marking the second price cut in two weeks. This adjustment appears to respond to similar price changes by the Dangote refinery. The new prices are already in effect at various NNPC stations across Abuja, including Wuse Zone 1, Wuse Zone 4, Mabushi, and Lugbe retail stations, though long queues persist. Independent and major marketers continue to sell at higher rates between N1,030 and N1,070. IPMAN has assured sufficient petrol stock for the Christmas season, with its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chinedu Ukadike, highlighting how deregulation allows market forces to determine prices. The association encourages its members to align with new market rates for competitiveness. MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has implemented a nationwide petrol price of N935 following its partnership with Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The refinery reduced its ex-depot […]

The UK government has announced Lord Peter Mandelson as Britain's next ambassador to the United States. Mandelson, 71, will succeed Dame Karen Pierce when her term ends in early 2025. The appointment marks a departure from traditional practice, as UK ambassadors typically come from diplomatic or civil service backgrounds. Downing Street emphasized that selecting a prominent Labour politician demonstrates the importance placed on US-UK relations during this period. Mandelson brings extensive political experience to the role, having served in various ministerial positions under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. His career includes roles as Northern Ireland Secretary, Business Secretary, and European Commissioner. He represented Hartlepool as MP from 1992 to 2004. His appointment comes at a significant moment for US-UK relations. The role will involve working with the incoming Trump administration on various bilateral issues. Mandelson previously addressed this […]

Hungary has granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, Poland's former deputy justice minister, who is under investigation in Poland for alleged misuse of public funds. The decision was confirmed by Gergely Gulyas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, in an interview with "Mandiner.hu" on Thursday. Gulyas stated that the asylum grant complies with both Hungarian and European Union laws. He expressed concerns about Poland's current government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, claiming it disregards constitutional court rulings and weaponizes criminal law against political opponents. Romanowski was initially detained in connection with the public funds investigation but was released in mid-July after claiming immunity as a member of a European rights assembly. According to Gulyas, Polish courts had declared Romanowski's arrest unlawful, raising questions about fair treatment and potential political bias in the legal proceedings. Poland's response to the […]