President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday gave an insight at what the National Assembly did to get the much awaited Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) passed and eventually signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. Lawan narrated the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a Dean in the University of Calabar, Prof. Francisca Ime Bassey, to court over her alleged involvement in N20.6 million contract fraud. Prof. Bassey, who is the Dean…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abuja Zonal Command, today Wednesday, August 18, 2021 arraigned Princess Carol Ngozi alongside her company, Carolina Luxury Homes, before Justice Hamza Muázu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja on…
By Basssey Williams, Yenagoa A group of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators, Niger Delta Freedom Fighters (NDFF), has commended the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, and the Chief Operating Officer Upstream, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remains at the forefront in tackling the myriad of security threats confronting the nation. Irabor stated this at the CDS Interactive Session with Retired…
The Delta State House Committee on Environment has given the management of Sterling Oil and Energy Company Ltd. (SOEPCO) an eight-day ultimatum to defend allegations of oil spillage. The Chairman of the Committee, Mr Ekpotuayerin Pullah, gave the directive, on…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Wednesday signed a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Earth Networks, U.S. to advance weather observation across the globe. NiMet‘s Director-General, Prof. Mansur Matazu said the purpose of the MOU was to enter into…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed the State Assembly Fund Management Bill, 2021. In his motion for the passage of the bill, the Majority Leader, Mr Tijjani Aliyu, described the bill as crucial for efficient utilisation of legislative…
A former Gov. of Ogun, Aremu Olusegun Osoba and some media stakeholders on Wednesday called for capacity building of journalists in the country to suit current trend. It was reported that they also tasked media practitioners on positive reportage of…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, says there is a judge on ground to sign the warrant of release of Sunday Igboho’s aides who were admitted to bail recently by the court. Chief Registrar of the court, Mr Emmanuel Gakko, gave…
