Ugochinyere
5 Nov
Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has congratulated the Chairman Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, for bagging an honorary doctorate degree from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA). FUDMA at the weekend awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree (honoris causa) to Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, a member…
17 Oct
The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State has intensified as opposition lawmakers declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara will not present the state budget before assembly members loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, whom they claim are no longer constitutionally recognised. In a statement issued by the opposition coalition’s spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the group dismissed…
6 Oct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will probe oil and gas firms over their failure to comply with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede issued this warning to oil and gas firms during his address as a special guest while presenting the NEITI Report on…
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The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that it has banned sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in the state, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on X on Sunday, clarified that the government has no intention of banning sachet water. Wahab stated this when he addressed a recent viral video showing individuals…
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Three foreigners and a Malaysian woman have been remanded for seven days by Malaysian authorities over a human trafficking case involving the sexual exploitation of a Nigerian woman. According to Buletin TV3, the remand order for the four suspects, aged between 24 and 35, including two men and two women, was issued by Balik Pulau…
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President Bola Tinubu has clarified that his administration's decision to remove the oil subsidy was not aimed at burdening Nigerians, but rather to safeguard the nation from economic collapse. In a speech at the 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology Akure in Ondo State on Saturday, Tinubu, who made…
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A businessman, Mr Chinedu Ernest Nwaka, through his lawyers, Dorminus Attorneys, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Force CID Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, ASP Mayegun Aminat, threatening a N2 billion lawsuit for calling him a fraudster. He alleged that ASP Mayegun, on November 27, 2024,…
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Swiss cement maker Holcim will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China's Huaxin Cement, it was announced on Sunday. The sale price is $1 billion for a 100% stake. The sale aligns with Holcim's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high-growth regions, including…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a recent purported declaration of the Biafran Republic by a group in Finland. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described the declaration as a scam perpetrated by individuals seeking to destabilise the region. Powerful stressed that the only legitimate declaration of…
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said it has made possible the return of over 40,000 migrants to Nigeria since 2017. The chief mission of the IOM, Paola Pace, disclosed this during the official handover of vital materials for migrant support to the Edo State Migration Agency (ESMA) in Benin City. Pace said that…
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President Bola Tinubu will on Monday leave France for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Before the presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, a ministerial meeting will be held on Monday at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. This was disclosed…
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The 36th edition of the National Festival for Art and Culture, affectionately known as NAFEST, has concluded with Bayelsa State claiming the prestigious title of the overall winner. This highly anticipated week-long celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage brought together participants from various states, showcasing an impressive variety of talent and creativity. The festival was…
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged to run an inclusive government, prioritising welfare, economic growth, and collective progress for Ondo citizens, but it remains to be seen how the returnee governor intends to avoid some of the pitfalls of his predecessors, writes David Meshioye. As the dust finally settled on Ondo State gubernatorial election that was characterised…