Crude oil: NNPCL begins production of extra 14,000bpd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the production of 14,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude from offshore Akpo West Field. Spokesman of the oil giant Olufemi…
SAfER: Oyo empowers 1,407 farmers with N460m
As part of its Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative to cushion the effect of economic hardship on residents, Oyo State Government has given out N460million loan to farmers…
Bill for polls in one day passes second reading
A bill for the amendment of the Electoral Act to provide for the conduct of the general election in one day was yesterday passed for ‘Second Reading’ in the House…
Kogi alleges plot to use EFCC to discredit ex-Gov Bello
The Kogi State Government has raised the alarm over what it described as a desperate attempt by “criminals masquerading as politicians” to tarnish the image of the immediate past Governor…
Tinubu, APC politicising protests against economic hardship, PDP alleges
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to politicise the legitimate grievances of Nigerians. “The action of the APC in threatening Nigerians…
Edo 2024: APC aspirant Umakhihe pledges to tackle insecurity after council tour
Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket Dr Ernest Umakhihe at the weekend concluded his extensive tour across the 18 local government areas of the state, pledging to end the…
Ooni, Afenifere renew calls for restructuring
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for restructuring to foster true federalism. He said restructuring will offer solutions to many socio-economic and political challenges.…
JUST IN: A new king emerges in Enugu community after nine years
After nine years without a king, the Ishienu Amofu autonomous community in Nkerefi, Enugu state, experienced jubilation and peace with the emergence of Chief Christian Ogbonnaya Agu, also known as…
AfDB fund: Oyo, Kaduna, Cross River to share $540m
Oyo, Cross River and Kaduna states are to get their shares of the $540 million packaged by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs)…
EFCC freezes N3b traced to Sirika’s brother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed Abubakar Ahmad Sirika over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Abubakar is the brother of…
