Amid ongoing scepticism and criticism surrounding the revamp of the Port Harcourt Refinery, former group managing directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) have commended the efforts of the current management team, led by Mele Kyari. After inspecting the refinery during their former NNPC GCEOs Forum […]
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Supreme Court, 14 MDA’s Woefully Fail Ethics, Integrity Test – ICPC
Nigeria’s Supreme Court and 14 other government bodies have failed ethics and integrity tests for 2024, the latest in the annual series of assessments by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC report is consistent with general perception of pervasive corruption and irregularities in the […]
Lagos Blue Line Transports 2.37 Million Passengers In 15 Months
The Lagos Blue Line Phase 1, spanning 13 kilometers from Marina to Mile 2, successfully transported 2.37 million passengers by December 2024, 15 months after its launch on September 2023. Constructed and operated by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the electric light rail project is a key milestone […]
Army Unveils 400 Housing Units For Injured Soldiers, Others In Abuja
The Nigerian Army has donated houses to 20 wounded-in-action soldiers in Abuja. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, presented the keys to the houses on Wednesday during the commissioning of 400 Housing Units under the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers Phase 1 in Abuja. The Chief […]
Abuja Demolitions: Soldiers Attack Wike’s Men, Cart Away Vehicle
ABUJA: Soldiers reportedly acting on the orders of an army general on Wednesday attacked development control officials who were in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, to remove some illegal structures in the area. The officials were in the area to remove the fence of a building on Plot 416 said to belong to […]
Photos Of Ademola Lookman With His CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award
Ademola Lookman’s exceptional performances have earned him the prestigious CAF Men’s Player of the Year award for 2024. The Nigerian forward enjoyed a sensational season, showcasing his incredible talent and goal-scoring ability. His contributions to his club’s success and his impact on the Nigerian national team were instrumental in his […]
Senate Moves To Ban Foreign Currencies In Nigeria
A new bill aimed at banning the use of foreign currencies, including the US Dollar and British Pound Sterling, for domestic transactions in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, […]
TCN Restores Electricity In Bayelsa After 4-month Blackout
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Port Harcourt Region, has announced the restoration of electricity to most parts of Bayelsa following a four-month blackout. The region covers Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Imo, and Rivers states. The General Manager of TCN’s Port Harcourt Region, Emmanuel Anyaegbulem, made this known […]
Edo Assembly Suspends 18 Local Council Chairmen, Vice
The Edo State House of Assembly, Tuesday, suspended all the Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils over allegation of ‘misappropriation of funds’. The decision to suspend the local council administrators was taken during the plenary, after a heated debate by the various lawmakers representing the local […]
Okpebholo Dissolves All Commissions In Edo Public Service
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all Commissions in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect. The news of the dissolution was contained in a statement on Tuesday morning signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor. He listed the […]