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Eni, parent company of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Monday said a blast at its facility in Nembe has cut oil export from its Brass Export terminal by some 25,000 barrels per day. The oil company said that the incident was the second attack in a few days after …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has said it is working with the Bayelsa government to resolve a dispute with host communities over delays in timeline for electricity project. The four communities consisting of Kolo-Creek Cluster Development Board in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa on March 8 threatened …

Dangote Group has reiterated its commitment to continue supporting all forms of investments that would help develop and empower the women personnel within the organisation in Nigeria and across its pan-African operations. To commemorate the annual global International Women’s Day, Dangote Group, through the Dangote Women’s Network (DWN) celebrated the …

Scores of armed bandits have been eliminated when military jets of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) shelled missiles at a wedding feast organized for one of Katsina’s top bandit leaders, PRNigeria reports. Among those killed include one Sule, a notorious bandit leader, who is a brother to Lalbi Ginshima, also a …

All roads lead to the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday March 22 as Freedom Online, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing online newspapers, hosts its fourth annual lecture. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, says the Guest Speaker is Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 15, 2022 Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on the Board of Trustees members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be united in working towards the victory of party in 2023. Abubakar in an interactive session with BoT members to seek their support …

By Sani Idris Kaduna, March 15, 2022 Sen. Uba Sani (Kaduna Central) on Tuesday declared his intention to contest the Kaduna State governorship seat in the 2023 election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Declaring his intention at the APC secretariat in Kaduna, Sani said his decision …

*The noise looks like a smokescreen to create a wedge among what is feared to be an opponent’s bulk vote You know it is political season when the plan by a church to organize its members for voter education sparks fear from political gladiators. What you may not immediately understand …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, March 15, 2022 The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an increase in the price of a bag of sachet water, popularly known as pure water, from N160 to N200. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of ATWAP Enugu State Chapter, …

By Solomon Asowata Lagos, March 15, 2022  Some parts of the country were on Tuesday thrown into darkness following another system collapse of the National Grid. Mr. Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications, Ikeja Electric Plc, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Eko Electricity Distribution …

By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia), March 15, 2022 Chief Munachim Alozie, Lawmaker representing Ugwunagbor in the Abia State House of Assembly, says he will ensure resolution of the challenges stalling construction of shops at Ariaria and Ahia Ohuru markets in Aba. Hon. Alozie, also the Chairman, House Committee on Trade …

By Glory Abuh-Adejoh Abuja, March 15,2022 Retired AIG Mbu Joseph Mbu on Tuesday prayed the National Industrial Court to invalidate his compulsory retirement amongst other reliefs. When the matter slated for hearing came up, the defendant, Police Service Commission (PSC), was not in court neither its legal representative. The claimant’s …

It is crucial to state from the very beginning that Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo is a man of destiny. He did not hide it from anybody that he wanted to become the Anambra State Governor. The job has now met the man. The twice-told Nigerian story is the matter of …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, March 15, 2022 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, threatened to strike out a fundamental enforcement rights suit filed by suspended DCP Abba Kyari against National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice Inyang Ekwo, gave the warning following the delay by Kyari’s lawyer, Cynthia Ikena, …

By Ijendu Iheaka, Aba Mr. Obinna Nwagbara, Chief Executive Officer of Youths and Students Advocates Development Initiative (YSAD) has called on the Nigerian government to resolve the challenges of the Nigeria Police by promoting professional policing. Nwagbara who made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …

The Federal Government has reiterated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to improving the conditions of the mass of the Nigerian people with her programmes and policies. This was stated Monday by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the official commissioning of the Housing Project under the National Housing Programme …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock, sadness and a deep sense of loss over the death of one of its dedicated members and veteran journalist, Mr. Emmanuel Yawe, who died in his sleep last Thursday, March 10, 2022. An editor’s editor, trainer and mentor to many of …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, March 14, 2022 The Nigeria Police Force on Monday described as fake and mischievous claims of purported plans by its personnel to embark on strike.   The police made the clarification in a statement by the acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.    He …

London, March 14, 2022  Chelsea fans must stop the “completely inappropriate” chanting of Russian owner Roman Abramovich’s name, the spokesman for the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Blues supporters again expressed their backing for Abramovich during Sunday’s home match against Newcastle United. This was after he was sanctioned by the …

As hustling for the 2023 general election hots up, a renewed case has been made for a Rivers’ governor of riverine extraction. Addressing a world press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Monday, Rivers Unity Alliance, a coalition of over 40 Community Based Oganisations, CBOs, in collaboration with …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the Ekiti state governorship election as provided for by the Electoral Act and following the close of nominations by political parties. According to a statement by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education …

Former representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has said that in building a state, society or community, everybody has a role to play. Abe disclosed this on Saturday in Port Harcourt, while answering questions during an interactive session with Rivers State Youths …

A former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained that competent leadership and good leadership were pre-requisites for the progress of a diverse nation like Nigeria. Obi made the comment while answering questions from journalists at the 85th Birthday Symposium of Former President Olusegun Obasanjo held in Abeokuta …

  By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 14, 2022 The Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, has admonished the fresh students of the institution to work harder academically to succeed and justify their admission into the university. Ogunbodede gave the advice at the Matriculation Ceremony of the …

Monday 14 March, 2022 “Thieves of a feather” is the title of a piece written by American journalist, Emily Sohn in the December 19, 2007 edition of ScienceNewsforStudents. Great writings advertise themselves first with great titles. You were probably suckled in a cliched world where birds of a feather always …