The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has initiated transparent measures to execute the 2015 and 2016 annual award of crude oil term contract to oil companies operating in the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted licences to 65 Nigerian companies to construct modular refineries.

ABUJA President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment, yesterday, of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, his Chief of Staff and four others was greeted by angry reactions as some described it as lopsided and sectional.

Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Adebowale Adefuye, is dead.

Lagos—The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, will on September 29, 2015 give judgment in a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in Surulere Federal Constituency I of Lagos State, Mr. Tony Ashikodi, challenging the declaration of the House of Representatives Majority leader Olufemi Gbajabiamila of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the March 28, 2015 poll.

Ibadan—AS the ancient town of Ile-Ife searches for a successor to late Oba Okunade Sijuwade on the stool of the Ooni of Ife, His imperial majesty, Oba Obateru Akinruntan,the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom has advised kingmakers in the town to be careful in their selection process so that the enviable title of Ooni will not be derogated.

UMUAHIA—Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has told the people of Abia State that his mission in government was to uplift their living standard.

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti state has faulted the statement by the All Progressives Congress, APC, against Governor Ayo Fayose, saying it is bereft of common sense or any element of wisdom and it could only be a blind mind mentality to say a governor that has embarked on construction of different roads across the state is not facing governance.

In a bid to bolster itself against difficult tides, the former ruling party resurrects the online registration of members project. It is a scheme that would inevitably strip the party’s governors of direct control of the party. Will it fly?

ABUJA—Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has said that the emptiness of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has made it imperative for him not to reply him again on any issue.

There are strong indications that the on-going restructuring and reforms in the Lagos State Civil Service will soon be extended to the 20 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs in the state.Presently, the affairs of the councils are being managed by Executive secretaries appointed in the twilight of Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration to replace the former chairmen after the expiration of their tenure, pending the conduct of fresh election.

The decomposing body of a 33-year-old man, Gbenga Ogundana, has been discovered by Police detectives in Akure, Ondo State capital, after he reportedly committed suicide over loss of his job.

Last weekend, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senator I’ve known for many years heard that I had a personal problem that was giving me sleepless nights; and he contacted me, invited me to his home and went out of his way to help me solve my problem.

I was deeply touched by his brotherly concern and practical assistance, especially since we had been on opposite sides during the recent elections.
I had vociferously campaigned for the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Muhammadu Buhari, while he had thrown his weight behind ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

The Church of Christ in Nigeria, must therefore rise with boldness, to preach a new message of Holiness, righteousness, obedience to and fear of God, Love for one another, and the salvation of souls. Prosperity is good, but it must only come from a purpose driven life of Vision, Mission, hard work, humility and integrity. The message must culminate in seeking the kingdom of God, and its righteousness first, for His blessings to flow, and not the other way round. May the ways of the church in Nigeria, become pleasing to our Lord Jesus Christ.

African Development Bank (AfDB) has listed bad governance and corruption as the major impediments to Africa’s development.Vice President of AfDB, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, said at a symposium in Kigali that the factors not only lead to diversion of resources, but also the energies of institutions and their staff.