The Nigerian Senate has directed the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bayo Ojulari, to respond within three weeks to audit queries relating to an alleged unaccounted sum of 210 trillion naira covering 2017 to 2023. The instruction came from the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Senator […]
The United States canceled a planned meeting with Taiwan’s Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, in June, amid concerns that it could jeopardize diplomatic efforts with China. Koo was scheduled to travel to the Washington, D.C., area for talks with Elbridge Colby, the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. However, the meeting was abruptly called off […]
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced the suspension of Felix Isere, his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, due to allegations of unauthorized fundraising related to an upcoming oil and gas summit in Edo. As a result of this situation, the Governor has directed that the oil and gas summit, originally scheduled to […]
Angola is currently facing violent protests over a fuel price hike, resulting in at least four deaths and hundreds of arrests in Luanda. The unrest began after the government raised diesel prices by a third to relieve fuel subsidy costs. In response, minibus taxi associations increased fares by up to 50% and went on strike. […]
The Northern States Governors Forum has reiterated its support for President Bola Tinubu, recognizing the significant progress made in infrastructure, security, and economic reform. During the opening of a two-day interactive session organized by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, emphasized that the event […]
Inter Milan has made a new bid to Atalanta for Ademola Lookman. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the latest offer amounts to 40 million euros, with an additional 5 million euros in add-ons. However, Atalanta has rejected this offer, asking for a higher fee. Lookman is eager to join Inter Milan and has already […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has requested to withdraw its legal challenge against the import licenses issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and various oil marketers for the importation of petroleum products. In a notice of discontinuance, Dangote Refinery officially withdrew the […]
The residents from the communities along the Ibadan Circular Road have reached out to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to discuss the proposed plan to extend the corridor pillars by 500 meters. The local governments affected by this proposal collectively comprise over 10,000 residential and commercial properties. In a statement, Niyi Fasoye, the ICRCR Coordinator, […]
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has denied reports claiming that former governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been banned from the party for thirty years. Honorable Darius Kurah, the Kaduna State Publicity Secretary, stated that the claims by Araba Rufus Aiyenigba are false and unauthorized. The recognized National Publicity Secretary is Ambassador Judith […]
British boxer Anthony Joshua has shared his feelings about potentially ending his boxing career in 2025. Following a tough loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, where he was knocked out in the fifth round, Joshua has shown incredible resilience and dedication to his sport. At 35 years old and with a career that began […]