Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery to verify its operational status. This development follows Obasanjo’s recent interview with Channels Television, where he cited advice from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) suggesting the refinery […]
Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development”, the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion. I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering commitment to service. Together, we are setting […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kttlZqu0AsQ Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted how the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) rejected a $750m offer by billionaire business tycoon Aliko Dangote to manage the Port Harcourt & Kaduna refineries back in 2007. Obasanjo stated this during an exclusive interview with Channels Television. He said the NNPC, now […]
Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has presented Certificates of Recognition and Staff of Office to former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, and three others as newly recognised traditional rulers in the state. Dokubo-Asari was presented with a certificate and staff of office as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama […]
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged Nigerians to brace up for more courageous decisions, to strengthen Nigeria’s development. The President stated this when he received New Year homage from top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National […]
Ahead of the 2027 election, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) or any other party. The former Anambra State governor stated this on Thursday morning when […]
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The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday. Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. “Legal action […]
NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better […]
Financial analysts and economic experts are optimistic of a stronger value of the Naira to the US dollar as well as lower premium motor spirit (PMS)/petrol prices in Nigeria in 2025, driven by improved foreign exchange inflows and reduced fuel imports. Analysts anticipate that increased oil production and domestic refining capabilities […]