Reps to probe state of refineries amid conflicting reports
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) will on Thursdaymeet to deliberate on the state of the nation’s four refineries. The four state-owned refineries located in Port Harcourt (two), Kaduna and Warri have been the subject of controversy in recent times, owing to claims and counterclaims of their production capacity. While Nigerians were […]
IG meets protesting retirees, denies opposing exit from CPS
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to addressing the plight of retired officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Speaking with the aggrieved former officers at the Force Headquarters, the IGP expressed empathy for their situation, stating that the issue of poor retirement benefits was a concern for serving […]
I cannot guarantee Peter Obi’s security in Edo, says Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has warned that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, must get security clearance before coming to the state. Obi had visited Benin, the state capital, on July 7 and donated N15m million to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the completion of […]
Sultan Saad attends Muslim World Leaders Confab in Oxford , England.
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in Oxford, England, recently hosted a two-day summit of Muslim world leaders, marking a significant milestone – the 40th anniversary of the Centre’s creation. The event, which included the Annual General Meeting of the Centre’s Board of Trustees, was declared open by the Centre’s Grand Patron, King Charles III. […]
Jakande’s son vows to sustain father’s legacy as LG chairman
Seyi Jakande, the Chairman-elect of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, and son of the late First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has vowed to adopt his late father’s people-centred governance. Jakande made this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return from […]
UNPAID SALARIES:Alausa, Wike to engage NASS Over Dispute with FCT teachers.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed plans to partner with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in engaging the National Assembly to address the persistent issue of unpaid salaries for government school teachers in Abuja. Alausa made this known on Wednesday during the official launch of the National Policy on […]
Buhari: China’s Xi Jinping condoles with Tinubu, Nigerians
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people. President Xi noted […]
Why I didn’t attend Buhari’s burial – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists shortly after a condolence visit to the late president’s family on […]
Natasha sets July 22 for Senate return
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has notified the Senate of her plans to return to the Senate on July 22, insisting that the judgment of the Federal High Court in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 is not subject to further deliberation or discretion of the Senate. The Federal High Court on July 4 described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as excessive and […]
Atiku resigns from PDP
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership from the opposition party. Atiku tendered his resignation in the build-up to the 2027 general election after admitting to the formation of a coalition party, the Alliance Democratic Congress. The resignation was communicated in a […]
