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NSCDC Nabs Suspect, Destroys Boat Loaded With Stolen Crude Oil
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested an individual for engaging in unlawful oil bunkering. His arrest came after a big boat filled with stolen crude oil was intercepted. The Corps disclosed this in a post on the Corps’ X handle on Wednesday. NSCDC said its officials seized and destroyed the boat along with a large container that held an...
”U.S, China Tariff War Could Slash Trade By 80%” – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that the United States and China’s tariff war could reduce trade in goods between the two economic giants by 80 per cent, pulling down the rest of the world economy. Speaking on the development on Wednesday, Okonjo-Iweala said the US and China accounted for three per cent of World...
”No Final Decision Made On Warri Wards’ Delineation” – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has responded to public concerns regarding the proposed delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency, clarifying that no final decision has been made. The clarification was made in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Thursday, The move followed a Supreme Court judgment...
LP Splits Into Three Factions As Apapa Declares Self Chair
The leadership tussle between the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee and the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, following the return of factional leader Lamidi Apapa. Apapa, who had disappeared from the political circles in the past year, announced on Wednesday that he had taken over the leadership of the Labour Party following the release of...
Trump Signs Order To ‘Make America’s Showers Great Again’
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, a move the White House said would “make America’s showers great again.” Trump has long complained about inadequate water pressure in American bathrooms which he blames on federal water-conservation regulations. “In my case I like to take a nice shower, to take care of my beautiful hair,”...
Pope Francis Meets King Charles, Queen Camilla Despite Illness
Pope Francis met King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, the day before, during the British monarch's state visit to Italy. Wednesday’s meeting was a surprise, as Buckingham palace had cancelled the planned audience due to the 88-year-old pope’s poor health. Francis, the head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, is recovering from five weeks in hospital with life-threatening pneumonia. It...
Fuel Prices May Fall As FEC Renews Naira-for-Crude Deal
Oil marketers have stated that Nigerians will soon heave a sigh of relief as the pump price of petrol, will drastically reduce due to the continuation of crude and refined product sales in the naira initiative by the Federal Government. They also stated that a major player in the sector, Dangote Refinery, is anticipated to lower its petrol loading costs...
Rivers Administrator Under Fire Over LG, Electoral Chiefs’ Removal
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), was replaced by Dr...
Rivers: FG Prepares Defence After Receiving PDP Governors’ Suit
The federal government has officially received a lawsuit brought by eleven PDP governors against President Bola Tinubu for imposing a state of emergency in Rivers State. A source at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, who spoke on condition of anonymity for lack of authorisation, confirmed to The PUNCH on Wednesday that the suit had been served on the...
”APC Has No Base In Anambra Election” – Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance's nominee for the governorship of Anambra state on November 8, has made fun of the All Progressives Congress, claiming it lacks the necessary support to prevail in the state. Soludo, speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, also stated that APGA members would approach the election as though...
