Buhari Set To Overhaul Oil Sector In New Bill, NNPC, PPPRA To Go
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is set to overhaul Nigeria’s oil sector, according to a bill sent to the National Assembly. The Petroleum Industry Bill, long awaited, if passed into law provides for the privatisation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the scrapping of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and the Petroleum […]
NLC Under Attack For Suspending Nationwide Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has come under attack for suspending planned nationwide strike over the increase in petrol and electricity tariff. NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the strike on Monday morning after meeting with the federal government. The new agreement, according to the Minister of Labour and Employment (State) Festus Keyamo involves the suspension […]
Petrol Price Will Reduce When Dangote Refinery Opens – Lai
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the price of petroleum products in Nigeria will reduce when Aliko Dangote’s refinery and other modular refineries come on stream. Mohammed hinted that the first modular refinery with the capacity to refine 5,000 barrels of petroleum products daily would be inaugurated in October in Imo State. […]
BBNaija 2020: Nigerians React To Gov Bello’s Viral Video
Reactions have trailed the viral video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State watching the grand finale of the Big Brother Naija reality show on Sunday night. In the 51 seconds video, which was posted on the Governor’s Facebook page, he was seen anticipating who would go home with the captivating N85 million prize before […]
Dangote Churns Out 171 Millionaires
Dangote Cement Plc said 171 millionaires across the nation have emerged in its ongoing ‘Bag of Goodies Promo season 2’. The company made this known in a statement signed by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Dangote Industries Limited on Sunday. Read Also: Dangote Ordered To Stop Mining In Benue The promo, which kicked […]
Mele Kyari Applauds Labour Leaders For Shelving Strike
Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has hailed labour leaders for agreeing to suspend their planned strike, initially scheduled to commence Monday. Kyari, in a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Monday praised the leadership of the unions for choosing the pursuit of common good. Read Also: Nigeria Fully […]
Malaysian PM Wins Crucial Victory In State Polls
Malaysia’s embattled prime minster on Saturday passed his biggest political test since taking office with a narrow victory in key state elections, which could help strengthen his tenuous hold on power. Analysts had warned defeat in eastern Sabah state for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin could have meant the end of his fractious coalition government, which […]
SA Minister Reprimanded For ANC Trip On Airforce Jet
South Africa’s defense minister has been reprimanded and will lose three months of salary after ruling party officials took an airforce plane to Zimbabwe earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. The African National Congress (ANC) delegation’s presence aboard the flight sparked widespread criticism over the use of state resources for party business. […]
P/League Clubs Set For Emergency Meeting Over Financial Crisis
The Premier League has called an emergency meeting for all clubs to discuss the continued financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The League fears fans might not be allowed back into the stadiums until March 2021. During the pre-season, trials for fans return were undertaken with 5,000 fans permitted to return to games. However, the […]
Nigeria Will Leverage On Tourism – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria will leverage on tourism in its efforts to take development to the grassroots. He said this in a statement issued on Sunday to mark the 2020 World Tourism Day, which has the theme: ”Tourism and Rural Development” which was made available to newsmen by […]
Sahara Reporters Lied, I Fought Corruption In NECO – Gana
The former Acting Registrar, National Examinations Council (NECO), Abubakar Gana, has debunked allegations that he siphoned money from the council while acting as its registrar. Gana was reacting to a report by Sahara Reporters, an online news media, dated Sept. 25, claiming that he siphoned N368.8 million generated during the June/July 2018 registration of SSCE. […]
Mourinho Blames Newcastle Goalkeeper For Tottenham’s Draw
Tottenham failed to win their third match of the season against Newcastle after Callum Wilson snatched a late point for the visitors from the penalty spot. However, Jose Mourinho said his team played very well but failed to win because of Newcastle’s goalkeeper’s exceptional performance. He said the match ought to have ended three or […]