2 mn read The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has assured Kogi State Governor Alhaji Usman Ododo of the Federal Government’s support in enhancing oil production within the state. During a visit from the governor on Wednesday, Senator Lokpobiri stated that the Frontier Basin Fund would be utilized to increase exploration activities in […]

< 1 mn read The Urhobo Youth Council (UYC) has congratulated Hon Abubakar Momoh on his appointment as Minister of the newly created Ministry of Regional Development. Chief Peter Aghogho, the President of the UYC and a former militant “general,” praised President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Momoh, who previously served as Minister of the Ministry of Niger Delta. It […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Abia State has publicly denied receiving full payments for pension arrears and gratuities from the state government, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to its promises. The Governor had pledged to clear all outstanding pension arrears by December 2023, but the NUP states this has not been accomplished. […]

< 1 mn read Fernando Vega has been charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his twin newborn daughters, Massail and Mirena, who were found dead in their Houston home on October 4, 2023. If convicted, Vega could face the death penalty, according to reports from Daily Mail UK. Vega was initially arrested on April 19 […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate escalation of search and rescue operations for those involved in the helicopter crash that occurred near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. The helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation and registered as 5NBQG, was on its way to an NNPC Limited facility, FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN, carrying contract […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reported the recovery of two additional bodies from the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, involved six passengers and two crew members, resulting in the confirmed deaths of three individuals at the crash site. Following a follow-up on […]

< 1 mn read Former Communications Minister Adebayo Shittu has defended the size of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, asserting that it is appropriate for a country with a population exceeding 200 million. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Shittu emphasized that a sufficiently staffed government is essential for effectively serving the diverse needs of Nigerian citizens. Shittu, who […]

2 mn read The Chairman of CFL Group of Companies, Lai Omotola, has pinpointed the exchange rate as the primary issue affecting Nigeria’s economy. “The Nigerian economy has only one problem. If that problem is fixed, then we don’t have any other. The problem is the exchange rate,” he emphasized. During a press conference marking the 26th anniversary […]

< 1 mn read A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating under the umbrella of the Save Nigerian Democracy Group (SNDG) has criticized Governor Charles Soludo’s stance on the recent Supreme Court judgment that granted full financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Nigeria. In a statement released to the press in Abuja, the coalition […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed profound sorrow following the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of eight oil workers, including two dedicated union officials. In a statement signed by NUPENG President Prince Williams Akporeha and General Secretary Afolabi Olawale, the union extended its condolences to the […]

2 mn read Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa, the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has praised President Bola Tinubu for his “audacious and laudable” decision to appoint Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Ezeokenwa expressed his sentiments during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. […]