Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts for the fourth time, sparking outrage among lawmakers. The committee is investigating an alleged N210 trillion in unaccounted expenditures flagged in the Auditor-General’s reports...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed concern over Africa’s reliance on importing over 120 million tonnes of refined fuel annually despite its vast crude oil production. Speaking at the inaugural West African Refined Fuel Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, hosted by the...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, hosted billionaire industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote at the State House in Abuja for a private discussion. Though details remain under wraps, the meeting underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to fostering private-sector-driven progress in the oil and gas industry. The talks come on the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa. Michelle Alozie’s stunning late goal in the 94th minute sealed the win, sending the team into the final against...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%. CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, announced this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja following the 301st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Cardoso revealed that the decision to keep the lending rate unchanged was unanimous...
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, arrived at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday to resume legislative duties, accompanied by supporters including prominent activist Aisha Yesufu. However, security personnel barred her from entering the main building, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had...
United States will withdraw from UNESCO by the end of 2026, the State Department announced on Tuesday, just two years after rejoining the United Nations’ cultural agency. The decision follows a review ordered by President Donald Trump, who criticized the UN’s management shortly after beginning his second term. “The...
A shocking incident occurred in Incheon, South Korea, where a 63-year-old father fatally shot his son with a homemade gun during a birthday party. The party was held to celebrate the father’s birthday and was attended by the son’s wife, two children, and friends. The father, who remains unnamed,...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has vowed to take her case to the appellate court to resolve the ongoing legal dispute over her suspension by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The embattled senator made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja after security personnel barred her from entering the National...
Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved a $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for 2025-2026, alongside a N757 billion Federal Government Bond to clear pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as of December 2023. The approvals, which also include a 15 billion Japanese Yen loan, a 65 million Euro...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja- Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has bolstered the nation’s finances, remitting N6.96 trillion to the Federation Account from January to May 2025, according to its June Monthly Report Summary released on Monday. The state-owned oil giant also reported a Profit After Tax (PAT)...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has said it remains confident of a strong performance in the 2027 general elections, undeterred by opposition efforts to undermine its progressive initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mr. Seye Oladejo, the Lagos State APC Publicity...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party’s 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has declared his intention to run in the 2027 elections while reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party, describing it as a party too significant to abandon. Speaking in Abuja on Monday after the Labour Party’s...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared itself the sole political force capable of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Ologunagba emphasized that...
Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has stated that there is currently no concrete evidence to support allegations that some state governments are diverting funds allocated to local governments. Chairman of the Committee on Inland Revenue Services at RMAFC, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, disclosed this in an interview with...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a fervent campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has invited members who have been associating with other political parties to return, emphasizing forgiveness and unity. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, National Chairman Julius Abure extended...
In a series of decisive operations, the Nigerian Army apprehended 199 suspects, including terrorists and other criminals, while neutralizing several threats across various regions, demonstrating tactical precision and unwavering commitment to national security. A senior official at Army Headquarters, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), revealed that...
Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 3.13% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to a Monday report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth reflects a notable improvement over the 2.27% recorded in Q1 2024, propelled primarily by the services and industry sectors....
Federal High Court on Monday in Kano dismissed a lawsuit initiated by Abdullahi Abbas of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and another plaintiff, aimed at halting statutory allocations to Kano State’s 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The suit, filed through their counsel Sunday Olowomoran on November 1, 2024, named...