New PIB seeks establishment of midstream gas infrastructure fund
By Michael Eboh The new Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020, currently before the National Assembly, is proposing the establishment of a specialized intervention mechanism, called the Midstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, to deepen gas usage in the country. According to the bill, the purpose of the Fund shall be to make equity investments of government-owned participating or […]
Public Interest Lawyers writes AGF, wants prosecution of journalist
A group of public interest lawyers under the umbrella body of International Human Rights Protection Forum (IHRPF) has written the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, calling for the prosecution of a journalist over alleged acts of terrorism. In the letter signed Eze Njokwu, Esq., Advocacy Officer of the […]
Ondo Guber: Court fixes Oct 26 to hear AAC governorship candidate’s listing error
A Federal High Court in Akure has fixed Oct. 10 to hear a suit of error in listing of name of the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress(AAC) by INEC in the Oct. 10, gubernatorial election. Justice Abdul Onabanjo, therefore, adjourned the hearing until Oct. 26. The flag-bearer of the AAC, Mr Samuel Omotoso, […]
Ondo Guber Election: Eagle Badger releases findings
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Barely four days to the Ondo State Governorship election, an election observer, Eagle Badger Consulting, Monday, released findings on political activities ongoing across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The report which was made available to Vanguard by the Political Communication Advisor, Eagle Badger Consulting, Mikka Erem, indicated […]
Rep backs proposed Kano–Niger Republic rail line
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region. In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initiative do not know much […]
General Buratai As Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee Star
By David Onmeje Nigeria is 60, and this indeed calls for celebrations for the journey so far. It has been a journey of ups and downs, a journey of sorrows and lots of laughter, and a journey of incredible feats in the life of Nigeria. The 60-year-old journey of Nigeria can be a best seller […]
