NNPC’s IPO Launch Plan Stalled
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has fallen behind schedule in commencing its initial public offering, failing to meet the set deadline. The quarterly report, released on Monday by the national oil company, highlighted the company’s failure to meet the deadline for its initial public offering. Following the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act […]
Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, Others Welcome New Police Chiefs
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations. He further highlighted that these postings were testaments to his unwavering commitment to fostering efficient policing, strengthening security measures, and safeguarding law and order throughout the country. As disclosed in the statement released on […]
Afenifere Dispute: Makinde Sets Up Reconciliation Plan
Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, in conjunction with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has embarked on a reconciliation initiative to address the rift within the organization. As discussions intensify regarding the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the group’s influential leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Reuben Fasoranti expressed divergent views, emphasising their individual standpoints. While expressing […]
Eze Ndigbo’s Terrorism Trial Postponed Over Lawyer’s Absence
The proceedings in the trial of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, on charges of terrorism, faced a delay on Tuesday at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, following the nonattendance of the defence counsel. The case was adjourned until July 5 by Justice Yetunde Adesanya. Nwajagu was taken into […]
We’re On Right Path To Success, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has expressed strong optimism about his administration’s ability to overcome challenges that confront the nation, stressing that Nigeria not only has the means to thrive but also has a responsibility to lead the rest of the African continent to success. In a statement by Special Adviser on Special Duties, […]
Russia Plotting ‘Dangerous Provocations’ – Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday informed his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that he was convinced that Russia was making plans for ‘dangerous provocations’ at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. His statement came barely 48 hours after Kyiv and Moscow traded accusations of preparing an incident at the plant, which is Europe’s largest. […]
APC Rejects Bamidele, Ndume, Others As Principal Officers
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has come out to reject the new leadership of the National Assembly which was announced on Tuesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Adamu, who labelled the report as a ‘rumour’ at a crucial meeting […]
We Concede Ministerial Appointment To Wike —Rivers APC Chiefs
Major stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strongly consider the former governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, in his Ministerial appointments. The stakeholders under the auspices of Amalgamated Bola Tinubu Campaign Council Rivers State, led by former Chief of Staff to the Rivers State […]
Japan Moves To Begin Release Of Controversial Fukushima Water
The government of Japan could begin releasing treated but still, radioactive water from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean as early as August after the United Nations nuclear watchdog gave the controversial plan the green light following a two-year review. Going by the greenlight, Japanese officials would be expected to […]
How INEC Closed Case In Obi, Atiku Petition With One Witness
In a rather bizarre manner, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday opened and closed its defence in the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi as well as Atiku Abubakar and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Dr. Lawrence Bayode who a deputy director […]
Govts Always Trampling On Nigerians Without Remorse — NLC
Following the recent hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has come out to claim that it was one of many ways successive governments have trampled on the rights of Nigerians without remorse. NLC pointed out that the fuel price hike and other […]
LP Berates Ribadu For Claiming Security Has Improved
The Labour Party (LP) has come down hard on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, over his assertion that insecurity in Nigeria has been brought under control. In a statement by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, LP described the NSA’s comments as hasty assertions that cannot be verified. It postulated that insecurity […]