January 26, 2025
Osun LG election will hold as scheduled — OSSIEC
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has confirmed that the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025 will hold as planned. The Commission stated that no litigation currently posed a threat to the conduct of the poll, adding that it had adhered strictly to legal guidelines throughout the process. The OSSIEC Chairman, […]
My fears about court case in Abuja — Nnamdi Kanu
Detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that he is not expecting favourable judgment from any court in Abuja. This was conveyed by his Lead Counsel, Chief Aloy Ejimakor, after visiting him at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Service, DSS, where he has been in […]
Trump freezes all foreign aid
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide, effective immediately, days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such aid for 90 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable, seen by CNN, to all US diplomatic posts on Friday outlining the move, […]
In another tanker fire, many burnt alive in Enugu
After over 85 people were burnt alive last week in a fuel tanker fire that occurred at Dikko in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, no few than 10 people were killed in a similar incident yesterday at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The explosion was said to have occurred […]
We’ve not borrowed a dime since 2023 —Delta govt
Delta State government has said it has not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution, saying that it had not borrowed a dime since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance. The Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba on Friday, noted that the state remained, in […]
EFCC promotes 900 officers, reinstates life, property Insurance
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given the green light to the promotion of approximately 900 officers. The commission also reinstated life and property insurance for its operatives. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed this at the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on Saturday. Olukoyede stated that the commission, under his […]
NAPE Warns Aging Workforce May Erode Oil Industry Gains
Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has warned that the aging workforce in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry if not quickly addressed will erode gains already recorded in the sector, especially as local industries have continued to make significant investments. The Association however commended the Nigerian government for its recent energy policies, which have attracted […]
NRM Denies Northern Caucus, Edozie Njoku’s Leadership
The National Rescue Movement (NRM), a registered political party, has said its attention had been drawn to a publication by one Iliyasu Adamu, claiming to lead the northern caucus of the party pledging support for Edozie Njoku’s leadership, asserting that the group, Northern Caucus, was alien to the party. In a statement by the acting […]
NNPC Targets Customers Outside Pipeline Network With Mini LNG Projects
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is about establishing some mini Liquified Natural Gas plants. The company is embarking on the projects in collaboration with its partners which will see the development of five mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Mini LNG is a small-scale gas plant that facilitates the production, […]
Tinubu Has Allayed Fears Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Northern CAN
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s inclusive governance has addressed concerns over Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The issue dominated electioneering before Tinubu emerged the country’s president at the 2023 presidential election. However, the Northern CAN chairman, Rev Yakubu Pam, told […]