Chairman of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr Wole Ogunsanya, has called for the privatisation of Nigeria’s oil and gas pipelines. He described it as a “commonwealth solution” to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the nation’s critical oil and gas industry. Ogunsanya said this in a...
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The Nigerian Navy said it would partner with other security agencies to ensure that Cross River was crime-free before, during and after Yuletide and annual Calabar Carnival in Cross River. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral SaheedAkinwande, said this during the fourth quarter Route March...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria. The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has said President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France is a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations and opening new opportunities for subnational governments. Mbah, who is on the Nigerian delegation, spoke with State House correspondents on the sidelines of the visit in Paris....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, on November 27, 2024. The President also congratulated other newly elected members of the NUJ...
Troops of the Nigerian military eliminated no fewer than 135 terrorists, apprehended 185 suspects and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through well executed operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in the Defence Headquarters weekly update...
By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja- The Palestinian authority said the Gaza Strip has been ravaged by 419 days of relentless attacks, resulting in the loss of thousands of innocent lives. As of November 27, the death toll has risen to 44,249 Palestinians, with a staggering 104,746 injured, mostly women and...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – On November 23, 2024, an alarming incident unfolded in Kuchibuyi Village that drew the attention of the FCT Police Command. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Saturday that a distress call from Shandam Michael reported a shocking event involving...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said LASEMA...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd) has called on Nigerians to uphold the sanctity of human life and put an end to unwarranted violence. Reflecting on the painful experiences of the past, Gowon lamented, “It pains me so much that we have...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the Naira’s true value will be restored with the introduction of an electronic FX matching system, which has proven effective in other markets. The Governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, gave the assurance on Friday night during the 59th annual bankers...
I am tempted to pen this down, just some night thoughts crawling in. How many of us have done the “suspect” or “we listen, we don’t judge” trend? I have waited patiently to see the challenge fade away, but the more I keep waiting the more exposé I see...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday advised bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank from December 1. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chattered Institute of...
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has said an official announcements will be made if and when price reviews on the products occur....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has slated the arraignment of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello for December 13, 2024. Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, November 29, 2024 directed the court’s Registrar to issue a hearing notice to Bello’s legal team...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit instituted against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (a.k.a Bobrisky) alleging breach of his rights by the Commission and seeking N200million damages. In...
A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives. The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a statement in Minna on Friday. Arah said the boat, sailing from...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A non-political Group under the umbrella of Southern Borno Concerned Citizens (SBCCs) has expressed shock and displeasure over the position of Senator Mohammed Monguno (APC Borno North) for endorsing the controversial Tax Reform Bills sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. It...
The 2027 general elections would be the 8th in the election cycle of Nigeria’s political landscape since 1999. These elections have throughout been dominated by a cadre of elites who, despite their varying party affiliations, have consistently failed to address the systemic issues plaguing the country. In fact, over...
Osun State Government and labour leaders in the state have agreed for the new minimum wage of N75,554 to officially take effect from Dec. 1. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, made this known in a statement on Friday. Alimi said the implementation date was...