JTF destroys 23 illegal refineries, nabs 10 suspects
Operatives of the Sector 1, anti-illegal oil bunkering of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Operation Pulo Shield, Bayelsa State, yesterday, said it had destroyed 23 illegal refinery camps and arrested 10 suspects for illegal oil bunkering activities.
Stakeholders commend, review and set new target for NIMASA’s mgt
Maritme industry stakeholders have commended the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, in its effort to up the ante currently being experienced in the industry.
Oshodin formally hands over to new Uniben VC
BENIN CITY— OUTgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Osayuki Oshodin, yesterday, formally handed over the baton of leadership to the new Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Faraday Orhunmwense.
We’ve not resigned —Ondo PDP exco
Akure—THE Ondo state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, denied that its state executive members have all resigned in the heat of the furore generated by governor Olusegun Mimiko’s defection to the party.
Ajimobi, others condemn Ekiti impeachment, political violence
IBADAN—Eminent personalities including the Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed.and the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, President, Mr. Austin Alege, SAN, yesterday, condemned the spate of impeachment of speakers in Nigeria by minority legislators, saying it was a bad omen for the sustenance of the nation’s democracy.
Oil steadies below $73 after hitting five-year low
Brent crude oil steadied below $73 a barrel yesterday, although Russian and Nigerian currencies remained under pressure on persistent doubts over their central banks’ ability to provide support. With Brent crude trading at about $72, breaking a five-day losing streak, the rouble staged a brief rally but headed lower again, losing 1.4 percent against the dollar.
