Nigeria signs MoU with Equatorial Guinea to develop, supply natural gas
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply gas from Nigerian offshore fields to the neighbouring Equatorial Guinea Gas Processing Facility at Punta Europa. This MOU kicks off a strategic economic collaboration across the Gulf of Guinea wherein Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves compliments Equatorial Guinea’s world class […]
Two feared dead in renewed Benue communal crisis
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Two persons have been confirmed dead in the fresh communal crisis between the people of Mbasmbo and Mbaivur in Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue State. The crisis which started two days ago over disputed farmland has led to the burning down of houses and food barns in the two communities […]
Ukraine-Russian war: Ben Bruce bombs Nigerian billionaires
“How many of you have fueled your private jets and sent them to neighbouring countries around Ukraine to help evacuate Nigerians’ home? None!
Russia warns Kyiv residents to leave as armored convoy nears Ukraine’s capital
Russia is warning residents of Kyiv near two key Ukrainian military units to leave the area as its armored forces roll toward the nation’s capital. Russian forces said they will strike the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the 72nd Center for Information and Psychological Operations (PSO) in Kyiv, the state-owned news agency TASS said, citing […]
2023: Sowore declares for presidency
*Says: I’ll create a new Constitution, release Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has formally announced his intention to contest for the position of Nigeria’s president in the 2023 general elections. Sowore, while making the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday, said that he would run a socialist government […]
AfCFTA names 3 Nigerians advisory council members
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has inaugurated a 14-member team to serve as its Trade and Industrial Development Advisory Council. A statement issued by the AfCFTA secretariat on Tuesday said that Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu and Ms Jane Ezirigwe of Nigeria are part of the team. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka is the Special Advisor […]
Man rapes 13- yr-old daughter in Kebbi
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kebbi state command, Tuesday arrested and paraded a 40 years old suspect, Aminu Bello for allegedly raping his 13 years old daughter Hafsat.
I’m now ready to play politics of stomach infrastructure ― Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that his administration having fulfilled almost all of its promises to the state said he is now ready to empower those who patiently worked with him. Wike also explained that his administration from the onset prioritised laying a solid foundation […]
Constitution Review: Senate passes bill to empower NASS, State Assemblies to summon President, Govs over security concerns
Turns down proposal for special seats for women in legislature Rejects VAT inclusion in Exclusive list Okays possible conviction as penalty for failure to honour summons The Senate, on Tuesday, passed a bill to empower the National Assembly and State Assemblies to summon the President and State Governors to answer questions bothering on security or any […]
FG plans N15bn revitalisation fund for its polytechnics
The Federal Government plans to release N15b for the revitalisation of facilities in its polytechnics. Acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr David Gender, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday at a retreat for Chairmen of Governing Councils and Principal Officers of Federal Polytechnics. He spoke as a representative of the Minister of […]
FG plans N15 billion revitalisation fund for its polytechnics
The Federal Government plans to release N15b for the revitalisation of facilities in its polytechnics.
