The Ejigbo Satellite Depot of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the NNPC to reverse its petroleum distribution sharing formula to avert looming fuel scarcity in Lagos. Alhaji Ayo Alanamu, the Chairman of the depot, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …

In-spite of his initial grandstand, it was obvious that the days of former South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma, in power are numbered. The moment the country’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) formally asked him to resign, discerning watchers of events in the Madiba nation knew that it was just a …

By Solomon Asowata In furtherance of its “No City Left Behind’’ project, Nigerian carrier, Air Peace on Thursday began daily flight operations from Lagos to Yola via Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the airline’s inaugural flight, a Boeing B737-500 aircraft, touched down at the Yola Airport …

By Nefishetu Yakubu A farmer, Mr Dickson Imasogie, on Thursday said that fire had razed 154 hectares of cassava and rubber plantations in Uvbe, Uhumwode Local Government Area of Edo. Imasogie, who is the owner of the plantations, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

By Yetunde Bada The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to ensure that petrol queues were cleared in Abuja before Sunday. Kachikwu gave the directive at a world news conference to intimate journalists on the upcoming international oil …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reiterated his determination to collaborate with agencies towards curtailing practices that harm the environment. The governor gave this assurance during the flag-off of a pilot project to promote clean and efficient cooking stoves and low-carbon resilient development held at St. Cyprian’s Secondary School, …

The House of Representatives, has said it won’t sit down and watch the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, mess up the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), in what it described as “executive rascality” of the police. This was even as the House of Representatives also …

By Douglas Okoro A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, Chief Austine Edeze ,says politicians must commit themselves to peaceful and violence free electioneering process, ahead of the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi. Edeeze gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

By Yetunde Bada The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has fined 20 marketers about N2.48 billion for diverting nine million litres of petrol. DPR’s Director Mr Mordecai Ladan said this on the sidelines of a meeting of Zonal Controllers from 28 states and heads of division in Abuja. DPR’s Head …

The Dangote Rice Processing Mill, with a production capacity of 250,000 metric tonnes per annum, will be ready in Sokoto State this year. The Group Executive Director, Stakeholders Management and Corporate Communications of Dangote Group, Mr. Mansur Ahmed, made this known during a visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal in …

“Debates on whether I will seek re-election in the 2019 governorship election are not necessary for now, because my work will speak for me.” With these words, Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed optimism that performance should be the deciding factor in the choice of a second term …

South Africa’s parliament will elect Cyril Ramaphosa as new president at 2pm local time (1200 GMT) on Thursday and have him take the oath of office, the ruling African National Congress, ANC, chief whip said. “The office of the chief justice has made itself available today to officiate in the …

The administration of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has awarded contracts for the construction of six major roads across the state at the sum of N2.4 billion, covering the Eha-Amufu-Nkalagu federal road at Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, which has been in a deplorable condition. Other roads include the extension of the Agbani-Afor …

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai died on Wednesday in South Africa after a long battle with cancer, the vice president of his Movement for Democratic Change party said. “I can confirm that he died this evening. The family communicated this to me,” Elias Mudzuri told Reuters. NAN reports that Tsvangirai, …

David Amusa, Port Harcourt A presidential aspirant under the auspices of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Princess Fumilayo Mercy Adesanya-Davies has said that if voted into power, she will address insecurity and reduce it to the barest minimum. Speaking to Global Patriot in an interview in Port Harcourt, she said …

Over 5000 key actors in All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in what looks like a signal of what to expect in the 2019 general elections in Bayelsa state. Among those who defected to the PDP included a returnee former State Chairman of …

David Amusa, Port Harcourt A Civil Society group, the International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has cautioned the Rivers State House of Assembly not to pass the law establishing the Neighbourhood Watch Corps. Addressing a press conference in Port Harcourt,on Wednesday, the Chancellor of the group, Dr. …

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals for the same club. This was when he found the net in Real Madrid’s last 16 clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Real Madrid came back from a …

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has assured that the Apapa Port Wharf concrete road currently under construction by his company, AG Dangote would be delivered on schedule to save the people and businesses the hassles of the traffic gridlock being experienced now. He gave the assurance yesterday when he …

Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power. In a 30-minute farewell address to the nation, 75-year-old Zuma said he disagreed with the way the ANC had …

The Niger chapter of the Forum of Councillors on Wednesday rejected the resolution of the House of Assembly directing Gov. Abubakar Bello to dissolve the 25 Local Government Councils (LGCs). The lawmakers had premised their action on alleged poor performance and mismanagement of public funds by the councils. The News …

By Chimezie Anaso Anambra Elections Petition Tribunal in Awka has granted a motion ex-parte filed by Mr Chris Ekweozo seeking to serve Chief Victor Umeh, Senator representing Anambra Central District through substituted means. Ekweozo, the candidate of Mega Progressive Peoples Party (MPPP) in the Jan. 13 re-run election, had in …

By Donald Ugwu The Federal Government has cautioned youths against being duped by scammers that are claiming they have jobs to offer through the N-Power programme. A `disclaimer’ message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation, Mr …