Failure of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to file a counter affidavit in the N100 billion suit filed by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume against the Federal Government again stalled definite hearing on the suit at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday. Araraume had insututed the suit against the FG, challenging his alleged unlawful removal as…
Ahead of 2023 general elections, Southwest Council of Political Technocrats (SWCPTs) in her 17th General Meeting, on Tuesday, has adopted Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as their choice presidential candidate. In a statement signed by the Director of Government and Public Affairs, Prince Kehinde OLOKE, said the group rose from their general meeting to adopt the candidature…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has begun the 2022 mini-bid round process in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021.The mini-bid round is an opportunity to spur new oil exploration and drilling activities in the prospective deep waters offshore Nigeria.Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive (CCE), NUPRC, made the announcement on behalf…
The Nigerian passport has undergone a significant decrease in its global ranking, dropping 38 places over the past 17 years, as reported by the Henley Passport Index. The index assesses passports by the number of countries that their holders can enter without a visa or with visa-on-arrival. Currently, Nigerian passport holders can enter 46 countries…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State yesterday said the victory of the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the February 25 presidential election would make his victory easier.He spoke in Ikorodu in continuation of his campaign tour of the state ahead of the governorship election, saying the PDP presidential candidate…
Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, cautioned that all necessary measures must be taken to guarantee the upcoming general elections scheduled for February and March are conducted smoothly. The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has warned that every effort must be made to ensure that the general elections slated for February and March this year not only…
By Oluwatomilayo Lala The Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday, formally inaugurated an ad-hoc committee for the University of Ilesa with the pledge of his administration to satisfy the needs of the good people of Ilesa land and it’s environs. In his presentation at the government office in Osogbo, the Governor mentioned…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his administration’s commitment to move the state forward in spite of the challenges inherited, noting that he is prepared to put in place necessary policies to stimulate the growth and development of the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Governor of Sokoto State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as he clocks a new age, hailing the Director-General of the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) as a natural born leader. Governor Adeleke in a congratulatory message on Tuesday, acknowledged the exceptional contributions…
The Director General of the National Pension Commission Aisha Dahir Umah has reiterated determination to driving greater Financial Inclusion in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy by boosting Informal Sector participation in the Contributory Pension Commission CPS. Retirees and Pensioners in Nigeria have commended the National Pension Commission Director General Aisha Dahir Umah for the laudable innovations…
