Democrats kick as U.S. Senate confirms Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Prominent Democrats have condemned the confirmation and swearing in of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett took the constitutional oath of office before President Donald Trump at a brief ceremony hosted by the White House on Monday night. Coming through a 53-48 vote along party lines, Barrett’s confirmation is […]
Again, LASU postpones 24th convocation
By Elizabeth Osayandea The management of the Lagos State University, LASU, has postponed the 24th convocation ceremonies of the institution, the second time this year due to circumstances beyond its control. In a statement by tbe Coordinator, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations, CIPPR, Mr Ademola Adekoya, on Tuesday, the decision was taken at […]
Cost of pipeline vandalisation, oil theft hit N159bn in 1 year
By Michael Eboh At the backdrop of the huge costs and losses attributable to product theft and facility vandalisation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has indicated that it would still be financially stable in the current year to next year. The national oil firm also indicated that its operations would not be fundamentally hampered […]
NANS, IMT-SUG demand justice for student killed at duty post in Enugu
By Ikechukwu Odu, Nsukka The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, and the Students’ Union Government of Institute of Management and Technology, IMT, Enugu, have demanded justice for Ejike Okeke, a Computer Science student of IMT, allegedly killed by police stray bullet when hoodlums attempted to loot coronavirus palliatives in the state. Ejike, from Akama […]
5,000bpd Waltersmith Modular Refinery ready for operations — DPR
By Ediri Ejoh The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has said that the 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) Waltersmith modular refinery project is fully ready for operations. The Director of DPR, Sarki Auwalu, who stated this during a pre-commissioning visit to the project site located in Ibigwe, Ohayi/Egbema Imo State, said that the purpose of […]
#EndSARS Protests: Nigeria risks resurgence of COVID-19 — FG
The Federal Government says the risk of a resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria is high due to the large gatherings of the #EndSARS protesters and the mayhem that followed. Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, made the disclosure at a joint national media briefing of the taskforce in […]
