In what seems to be a significant economic move under the leadership of Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, on August 16, 2023, reportedly secured a $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan through the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC). According to NNPC, this loan was intended to bolster the Naira and stabilize the Foreign Exchange market….
Philip Shaibu, Edo State Deputy Governor, says he would not be frightened out of the governorship race on September 21 because he has what it takes to win. Shaibu revealed this on Thursday, when he returned his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form for the gubernatorial race to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.The deputy…
The federal government has increased efforts to safeguard the country’s natural resources, with the presidential inter-ministerial committee holding a larger meeting with service heads. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, convened an inter-ministerial group that met with security chiefs in Abuja on Thursday. Left to right: The lineup includes the Inspector General of…
Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami has been confirmed as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo State by the State House of Assembly, barely 24 hours after his nomination was submitted for screening. The vacancy for the Deputy Governor arose following the passing of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the subsequent appointment of Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa as…
Once again, Dr. Lanre Alfred, an extraordinary biographer and peerless word lyricist, has produced a literary masterpiece that defies description in its magnitude of truth. In his recent work, Alfred eloquently captures the essence of Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun’s remarkable journey, revealing a shared appreciation for genius and excellence in public governance through elevated literature….
President Bola Tinubu has reassured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone that his administration would address their worries about development and environmental damage. The guarantee was given by the President on Tuesday at the State House at a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum. The monarchs were headed by His Royal Majesty, Major-General Felix…
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), an organization dedicated to environmental preservation and peace advocacy, has declared its intention to oppose the departure of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) from the Niger Delta. This stance comes in response to SPDC’s announcement of its plans to divest its operations in Nigeria’s onshore oil…
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja postponed two distinct lawsuits initiated by former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other parties. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a brief ruling, announced the adjournment to await the Court of Appeal’s report on the application for a stay of proceedings…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration would continue to offer necessary interventions in the oil and gas industry in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). On Tuesday, the president said while receiving a team from the Chevron Corporation in Abuja. The trip was led by Clay Neff, the President of Chevron International Exploration and…
Actress and reality TV personality Venita Akpofure has advised young people to wait until they are “tired” of having fun before getting married. She said she would counsel her daughter to wait until she is at least 28 before getting married. Getting married early isn’t a smart option, according to the divorced mother of two,…
