N2TRN DEBT: BLACK OUT LOOMS AS NMDPRA HALTS GAS SUPPLY TO GENCOS An electricity blackout is imminent following the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s directive to gas producers to cease supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos). NMDPRA stated that the substantial debts owed to producers had hindered […]
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Wike Receives Visiting German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Pictures)
The Hon. Minister of the FCT Barrister Nyesom Wike received the visiting President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Tuesday night. The Minister presented the symbolic key to the city of Abuja to the German President.
Yuletide: Oil Marketers, NNPCL Strike Deal On Seamless Nationwide Distribution
Oil marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have signed a deal for a hitch-free distribution of petroleum products during and after the Yuletide season. This was disclosed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Retail Operators Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) Dr Joseph Obele on Friday, following […]
You Can Remove ‘Kemi’ From Your Name – VP Shettima Tells UK Party Leader
He made the statement on Monday during the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has accused the newly elected leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria. He made the statement on Monday during […]
Governor Otti Set To Build An Airport In Abia, Begins Community Engagement
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has began engaging with members of Nsulu community in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the State over the proposed citing of an airport in the village. Calab Ajagba, the chief of staff to the state governor, Alex Otti, in a meeting with […]
Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, 108 Children Emerges King
Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, has been crowned the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, News360 Nigeria reports. Ezeogo Nwankpu, renowned for his extensive household, married 30 wives, although some who were unable to bear children eventually […]
Nigerians Will Kick APC Out Like Ghanaians Did NPP – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the way the New Patriotic Party, NPP, was kicked out in the just concluded Ghana elections. DAILY POST reports that on Monday evening, the electoral commission of Ghana declared Mahama as the winner of […]
We Are Building Roads To Open Up The FCT – Wike
… AS HE FLAGS OFF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD IN GIRI DISTRICT 1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the FCT Administration’s commitment to developing the FCT through the provision of access roads. 2. Barr. Wike said this while flagging off the construction […]
Chinese National, 5 Others Arrested Over Illegal Mining In Anambra
A 47-year-old Chinese National, simply identified as Babajeje, has been arrested alongside five other persons over suspected illegal mining in Anambra State. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo Edwin disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Thursday in Awka, […]
South-South Senators Back Tax Reform Bills
Senators from the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have expressed support for the Tax Reform Bills presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The bills are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 -SB.583; the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024- SB.584; and the Nigeria Tax […]