COVID-19: One records serious side effect, as 75000 persons vaccinated in Oyo
One person has been reported having complications from the Covid-19 vaccination in Oyo State and other 398 persons with mild symptoms like a slight headache and pain at the point where the injection needle was inserted, as about 75000 people were vaccinated against the infection in the first round of the vaccination exercise
Buhari reiterates ‘we’ll treat them in language they understand’ warning
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his warning that he will treat “those misbehaving” in “the language they understand,”. The president reinterated his threat in an Arise TV interview on Thursday (June 10, 2021). Recall Twitter, a microblogging platform had deleted a tweet where the president stated “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to […]
Infrastructure development: Our financing model yielding results ― Buhari
“Our collective efforts have not been vain. The corridor between Lagos and Ogun is arguably the most important in this country. Oyo state is home to dry inland plant and Ogun state houses the Assembly plants at Kajola.
Fake news entrepreneurs at work in Imo ― Police
By Chinonso Alozie The Imo state Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, Thursday said that fake news entrepreneurs operating in the state, were behind the rumours of attacks on government house and Army barracks. The Command through the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri. He, however said that […]
FUATA: Ndokwa Group commends Nwaoboshi, hails Omo-Agege, as bill passes second reading
As the bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Aboh, FUATA passed through second reading on the floor of the Senate, Monday, a socio-political pressure group, the Organisation For Ndokwa Unity, a k.a. Ndokwa Unite, has commended in no small terms the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, for his efforts at making the establishment of the university a reality in the 9th Senate.
Constitution Review: Why we need gender inclusion in federal character —Tallen
The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has said gender inclusion would serve as a benchmark in federal character as well as promoting gender equality and portraying good representation of women in government
Can judiciary staff union shut down 3rd arm of govt?
By Awa Kalu, SAN As is within the public domain, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, started its strike on 6th April, 2021 and within the period of more than two months, the courts have remained shuttered, making the exercise of judicial powers virtually impossible. What has happened without any shred of doubt is […]
Nigeria’s proven gas reserve now 206.53tcf, says DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says Nigeria’s proven natural gas reserve stood at 206.53 trillion cubic feet (tcf) as at Jan.1, 2021. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja at the 2021 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit. The new figure represents a marginal increase of 3.37tcf, representing 1.66 per cent […]
Local content, key to job creation and development, TotalEnergies MD
By Sebastine Obasi Sustenance of local content has been described as to key to job creation and development in Nigeria’s oil industry. The Managing Director of TotalEnergies, Mr. Michael Sangster stated this at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit, NIPS, being held in Abuja. Giving an insight into the local content, Sangster stated the policy had […]
Dangote Volunteers embark on tree planting campaign to realise global objective
By Sebastine Obasi To help realise the global objective of a better and safer ecosystem, the Dangote Group has initiated a tree planting campaign through an Employee Volunteering initiative. This move is in line with the culture of sustainability embedded in the organisation’s operations. The campaign, aimed at creating awareness and preserving the environment, which […]
NLNG to supply 1.1MTPA to 3 indigenous companies offtakers
By Sebastine Obasi Nigeria’s quest for increased domestic gas utilization has received a boost the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG yesterday signed a 1.1 million tonnes per annum, MTPA, sales and purchase agreement, SPA, with three indigenous companies to facilitate domestic gas penetration. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of NLNG, Mr. Tony […]
