NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production
Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has declared a state of emergency on crude oil production. Kyari spoke on Tuesday in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd…
Lagos announces WHO intervention as cholera outbreak hits Kirikiri prison
The Lagos State Government has announced it is receiving additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its battle against a cholera outbreak at Kirikiri Prison. This comes as the outbreak has been traced to unregulated street beverages and…
Edo Government Gives Ex-Deputy Gov, Philip Shaibu Seven Days To Return 22 Official Vehicles
The Edo State government has issued a public notice demanding the return of 22 official government vehicles currently in the possession of former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The directive in a statement signed by Chris Osa Nehikhare, Hon. Commissioner of…
Nigerian University Non-Academic Unions, SSANU, NASU Begin Indefinite Strike Thursday
The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are planning to shut down campuses by Thursday. The two unions declared on Tuesday to embark on an indefinite strike action from Thursday, July 4. This…
Aiyedatiwa Inaugurates Ondo Electricity Regulatory Transition Committee
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the transition period of regulatory oversight transfer from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Ondo State Government. The move is to ensure energy independence and improved supply…
FG Clears $850m Debt To EU Airlines
The Federal Government has paid up the backlog of debts to European airlines to the tune of $850m. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, revealed this at the 9th edition of the Nigeria – EU…
Dangote Faults CBN’s 26% Interest Rate
Chairman and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the latest increment of interest rate to almost 30 per cent by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While addressing the audience during the opening session of a…
Reps Member Accuses Dep Speaker Of Discrimination, Stages Walkout
A member of the House of Representatives, Cyril Hart, walked out on plenary on Tuesday after accusing the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, of ignoring first-timers during debates. Hart, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents the Bonny/Degema…
Imo Assembly suspends four members over impeachment plot
The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of four members for an alleged plot to impeach the speaker. The suspended lawmakers included Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and…
Chelsea sign Dewsbury-Hall for £30m from Leicester
Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million. The 25-year-old becomes the fourth summer acquisition for the Blues, following the arrivals of Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. Dewsbury-Hall played…