BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives In France For State Visit

Tinubu France Visit

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, landed at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday. His arrival was marked by a ceremonial military reception, signifying the commencement of the visit. … Read more

Port Harcourt Refinery: Blending, Refining Not The Same – NNPC Clarifies

Mele Kyari Breaks Silence On Arrest Rumours

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged Nigerians to dismiss claims discrediting the operational status of the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, denounced reports accusing the company of blending Crack C5 from Indorama Company with Naphtha to sell as refined … Read more

NDLEA Moves Headquarters To New Facility In Abuja

NDLEA Moves Headquarters

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially relocated its headquarters to a newly constructed facility in the Jahi area of Abuja, with the first phase of the project inaugurated during an interdenominational service on Wednesday. In a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the relocation was deemed essential for … Read more

Dangote, Port Harcourt Refinery: Competition Will Lead To Price Reduction – IPMAN

Port Harcourt Refinery

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have expressed optimism over the commencement of production at the Port Harcourt Refining Company, highlighting its potential to drive competition, reduce the pump price of petroleum products, and create jobs for Nigerians. On Tuesday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele … Read more

I’m Not Dead, Those Behind Rumour Won’t Escape Tragedy  -Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed rumours of his death circulating on social media, confirming that he is alive. He revealed that he recently woke up to false rumours of his death circulating on social media, expressing shock and disappointment over the deeply upsetting reports. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce … Read more

Shun Ethnic Divisions For National Progress -Jonathan Tells Nigerians

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to eschew ethnic sentiments, stressing that such divisions hinder the growth and development of Nigeria as a nation. Jonathan made this call at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Wellmann Group in Effurun, Delta State, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage … Read more

Shettima Leaves For Côte D’Ivoire

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wednesday morning, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A statement by Senior Special to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha on Wednesday, said Shettima will be attending the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024 conference. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

CBN Assures Steady Cash Supply To Tackle Shortage

CBN Naira Note Hawking

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has assured banks of a steady cash supply to address shortages nationwide. CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, gave this assurance on Tuesday at a press briefing after the 298th monetary policy committee, MPC, meeting in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at … Read more

Alleged Fraud: Dino Melaye Mocks Yahaya Bello, Says White Lion Docked

Former lawmaker, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has mocked the immediate past governor of the state, Yahaya Bello following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Denies 16-Count Criminal Charges, Bail Hearing Begins

EFCC Yahaya Bello Tinubu

The 16-count criminal charges brought against the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others were read to the defendants before Justice Maryann Anenih. They all denied the allegations, which included the fraudulent conversion of ₦110 billion for personal use. Bello, the first defendant in the case, vehemently denied the charges as they … Read more

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Arraigned Over Alleged ₦110bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama. Bello is set to enter a plea to a 16-count charge linked to his alleged involvement in a ₦110 billion fraud. The former governor’s whereabouts had … Read more

Gov Okpebholo Okays Free Rides In Three Senatorial Districts

Edo State Governor,  Monday  Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State through the State-owned  Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of his administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more

PH Refinery: Nigerians Expect Lower Petrol Prices, Clarity From NNPC – Peter Obi

Peter Obi’s Strong Ally Dumps Party

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to prioritize transparency and accountability in managing Nigeria’s vital oil resources. This comes as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially resumes production after undergoing rehabilitation. Reacting to the development, the former governor of Anambra State took to … Read more

Kano Anti-Graft Agency Raids Warehouse Repackaging 16,800 Bags of Palliative Rice

The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice, intended as federal government palliative aid, were being repackaged for sale on the open market. The rice, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareem’ palliative distribution, was marked with the label “Not for sale” and … Read more

PH Refinery: Steer Clear Of Malicious Claims, Focus On Achievements -NNPCL Tells Nigerians

Privatize Refineries Oil Marketers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has urged Nigerians to focus on the progress made in bringing the Port Harcourt refinery online. This is contained in a statement by the company’s spokesperson Olufemi Soneye, on Tuesday, asking Nigerians to steer clear of what it termed malicious claims that the NNPCL is not producing refined … Read more

NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and haziness across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, anticipated moderate dust haze on Wednesday in the northern region, with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m. NiMet said in the North Central region, slight dust haze … Read more

Tinubu Nominates Justice Buba, Two Others For CCB Board

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the nominations aim to strengthen the Bureau’s oversight functions. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more

Warning Strike: Labour Mandates Cross River Workers To Resume work Wednesday

Labour Tells Governors

The Organised Labour in Cross River has ordered state civil servants to return to work on Wednesday. The state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Monday Ogbodum, issued the order in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital. Ogbodum said that the order followed the success of the two-day warning strike over … Read more

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