Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2) in a swift response by its Spokesman, Mikail Mumuni, has denied owing the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) any amount at all. In a statement on Thursday night, he said “On the contrary, it is FAAN that …
Read More »New NSITF board ready to deliver on its mandate – Akabogu
The new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Michael Akabogu, has disclosed that the new management of the fund is ready to deliver on its mandate and it is time it is allowed to work instead of being encumbered by negative …
Read More »Speaking to PDP in the language it understands By FEMI ADESINA
There’s this recent cartoon in Daily Trust Newspaper that sends me holding my sides in laughter each time I see it. And I tell you that I’ve viewed it over and over again. Two bandits are in flight, really showing a clean pair of heels. This news item kicks you …
Read More »From Wild, Wild West to National Inferno By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
A seemingly innocuous spark in an otherwise isolated part of a nation can change the course of history. Nigerian history as we have it today owes its shape to the handling or mishandling of the Action Group crisis of the early 1960s. The initial crisis led to a chain of …
Read More »Universities not theatres of conflict – Buhari says at UNILAG convocation
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, July 8, 2021 The Federal Government says it will continue to ensure that universities remain places of scholarship and innovation and not theatres of conflict. President Muhammadu Buhari gave the assurance on Thursday at the Day Three of the 51st (2019) convocation ceremony of the University …
Read More »FG vows to recover N37bn debts owed by Bi-Courtney, others
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 8, 2021 The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says efforts have been intensified by the ministry to recover the over N37 billion debts owed by airlines in the country. The minister made this known at the weekly ministerial press briefing organised by the Presidential Communication …
Read More »CPJ joins letter to UN and AU rapporteurs expressing concern about free expression in Zimbabwe
The Committee to Protect Journalists yesterday joined the Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights groups in an open letter to six special rapporteurs at the UN and African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, expressing concern about the targeting of journalists …
Read More »Eswatini police detain, abuse 2 reporters from South African outlet New Frame
Lusaka, Zambia, July 8, 2021 Eswatini authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the recent arrests and abuse in custody of journalists Magnificent Mndebele and Cebelihle Mbuyisa, and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At about 9 a.m. on July 4, soldiers on …
Read More »Tambuwal assents to Financial Autonomy bills for Judiciary, House of Assembly; Says all governors support such autonomy
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto July 7, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday assented to the Financial Autonomy bills of the state Judiciary and House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state House of Assembly had passed the bills to the governor for …
Read More »Elections: Electronic transfer of results, a must for free, fair polls – Orbih, PDP Chieftain
By Deborah Coker Benin, July 7, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South South has called on the National Assembly to retain electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act. Chief Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman, South South of the party, made the call on Wednesday in an …
Read More »Totalenergies wins 2021 Nigeria content award; NNPC, Chevron, others also receive awards
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, July 8, 2021 TotalEnergies PLC has won the 2021 Nigeria Content Contribution Award with its outstanding operations in Nigeria. The award was conferred on it in Abuja, on Wednesday at a gala of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference. Also, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation …
Read More »Elumelu congratulates Okowa at 62
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 8, 2021 The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), has felicitated the state Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa who clocked 62 years on Thursday. In a state statement on Thursday in Abuja, Elumelu described Okowa as a huge blessing from God. “I …
Read More »Court remands 75-year-old man for allegedly sodomising minor
By Patience Yakubu Kaduna, July 8, 2021 A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered that a 75-year-old man, Umar Isah, who allegedly sodomised a 10-year-old boy be remanded in a correctional centre. The police charged Isah who resides in Kingshasha Road Ungwan Rimi Kaduna with unnatural offence. The Magistrate, …
Read More »S/Africa’s Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence
Nkandla (S/Africa), July 8, 2021 South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to the Police on Wednesday to begin 15 months in jail for contempt of court. This is the culmination of a long legal drama seen as a test of the post-apartheid state’s ability to enforce …
Read More »Gov. Murphy of New Jersey promises superlative performance in 2nd term as 400 faith leaders endorse his re-election bid
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, United States of America has assured that he will take the state to levels of superlative achievement never witnessed before if re-elected in the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 election. Governor Murphy gave the assurance, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at a program where it was …
Read More »Buhari elevates, decorates COAS Yahaya with new rank
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 7, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, elevated and decorated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya with the new rank of Lieutenant-General (Lt.-Gen.). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said …
Read More »2021 budget: Senate approves President Buhari’s N2.343trn external borrowing request
The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the authorisation of N2.343 trillion ($6.183 billion USD) as External Borrowing in the 2021 Appropriation Act. This was just as it directed the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, the Director General of the Debt Management Office, Patience …
Read More »Senate upgrades Maritime Academy to University
…passes bill to establish ICT Institute, receives report on MDAs oversight The Senate on a Wednesday passed a bill to upgrade the Maritime Academy, Oron in Akwa-Ibom state into a full-fledged University of Maritime Studies. Also passed was a bill to establish the Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Ogoja, …
Read More »Chevron MD highlights imperatives for Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry at NOG 2021
Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Mr. Rick Kennedy, has identified low carbon emissions, gas development, effective industry policies, collaboration for cost reduction, and digital technology/innovation as strategic imperatives for fortifying the Nigerian oil and gas industry for economic stability and growth. Rick gave this indication on Wednesday, …
Read More »Southern governors: Stirring or just filibustering? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The 17 Southern governors met again last Monday in Lagos to discuss and or respond to national issues of common interest to them and their people. At the end, they issued a communique which was well measured and apt, addressing all the germane issues in a …
Read More »Senate President constitutes Conference Committee on PIB
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced the composition of the conference committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the start of plenary. The members of the conference committee include: Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi – Chairman; Senators Mohammed Sabo – North West; Albert …
Read More »UNIPORT Alumni applauds appointment of Prof Georgewill as VC
The Alumni association of the University of Port Harcourt on Tuesday applauded the appointment of one of its own, Prof Owunari Georgewill as Vice Chancellor. The commendation was contained in a press statement issued by Ono Akpe, the National Public Relations Officer of UNIPORT Alumni Association. The statement quoted National …
Read More »UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, commends Godswill Akpabio for sustaining peace in Niger Delta
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Hajia Amina Mohammed has commended the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio on the continuous peace in the Niger Delta region saying, the region must continue to invest in peace without taking it for granted. The Deputy …
Read More »NNPC commits to ensuring energy sufficiency, wealth creation for Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective stewardship of the nation’s hydrocarbon resources to guarantee energy security and drive wealth creation in Nigeria. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, made this assertion while delivering the keynote address at the 2021 Nigeria …
Read More »Wike lifts night curfew on Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the relaxation of existing curfew on the entire State from Wednesday, 7th July 2021. The governor said the relaxation of the curfew is sequel to the measurable improvements in the security situation in the State as well as in other neighbouring States. Governor …
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