Nigeria’s oil output wobbles after 10yrs of increase in rigs
lOutput drops 20.8% in five mature assets — Report lNigeria’s influence within OPEC+ declines lWe are committed to optimising output — Renaissance, Eni lBad omen requiring urgent steps — Experts By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor There are indications that increased deployment of oil rigs in Nigeria has not translated into corresponding rise in crude oil production. […]
Youth leader condemns rise in kidnap cases
A YOUTH leader in Igbanke community of Edo State, Mr. David Olubor, has condemned the spate of kidnapping in the country, particularly the recent abduction of a prominent member of the community simply called KOB, who was only released after N10 million ransom was paid. The youth leader, in a statement, also decried attempt to […]
Urhobo youths group opposes imposition of leaders
By Emma Arubi WARRI — Concerned Urhobo Youths (CUY) has faulted alleged moves by some persons in Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) to impose certain individuals as leaders of the Ighele (Youths) Wing of UPU. In a statement signed by its president, Mr. Oviri Oguori and Secretary, Comrade Joshua Omafuaire, the group faulted claims that one […]
Anambra teachers get pay rise
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—The Anambra State Government has agreed to pay the long agitated 27.5% Teachers Salary Structure (TSS) to teachers from next month. Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state, Chief Anthony Ugozor, made the disclosure yesterday, while addressing journalists on the delayed implementation of the TSS and the suspension […]
Police parade 25 suspected criminals
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State Police Command, yesterday paraded 25 criminal suspects, including two policemen from the command. The suspects were involved in crimes, ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, unlawful possession of fire arms and ammunition, gun manufacturing and gun running. According to the Abia State Police Commissioner, Mr. Jonathan Johnson, who paraded the suspects, […]
N2bn scam: Workers protest against MD
*To face EFCC, says BPE boss ABUJA—Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) yesterday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will probe the Managing Director of ANAMMCO, Mr. Jacques Gelin over an alleged N2billiion scam. Director-General of the Bureau, Dr. Christopher Anyanwu, confirmed the development when over 200 senior staff of ANAMMCO stormed BPE demanding […]
