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Sanwo-Olu Condoles With Soludo Over Father’s Death
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commiserated with his Anambra State counterpart, Governor Charles Soludo, on the death of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo, aged 92. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Monday, said that Pa Soludo lived a fulfilled life. He urged Governor Soludo, the deceased family, friends, and associates, as well...
Peter Obi Urges INEC To Vet Candidates’ Certificate Ahead Of 2027
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X, yesterday, Obi stressed that the credibility of Nigeria’s democracy hinges on truth, transparency,...
Tinubu Invites UAE President To Nigeria
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, has been invited by President Bola Tinubu to visit Nigeria. A statement issued on Thursday by the president’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the UAE president has accepted the invitation and will be in Nigeria this year. According to Onanuga, President Tinubu handed down the invitation on Wednesday...
Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operation
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the compnay, Femi Soneye, broke the news on Tuesday. Soneye revealed that the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity and process 60,000bpd. “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt...
Adeleke Imposes Curfew on Ilobu-Ifon Communities Again Over Fresh Outbreak Of Violence
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a curfew in response to recent intercommunal violence between Ifon and Ilobu communities. It would be recalled that last year, the governor imposed a curfew on the two communities twice within two months and deployed security operatives into the town to curb incessant violence and killings in the area. Meanwhile, the two towns...
Group Petitions US Embassy Over Alleged Threats By Edo Governor Against Peter Obi
A civil society organization, Leadership and Accountability Initiative, has petitioned the United States Embassy in Abuja, urging it to impose a visa ban on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his family. The petition follows what the group described as "state-sanctioned threats" directed at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The petition, submitted on Monday, claims that Governor...
Chelle Pick 31 Year Old Striker In Super Eagles Squad For World Cup Qualifiers Playoff
The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle to pick 31 year old Paul Onuachu in his provisional list of players for the upcoming world cup qualifiers playoff. Onuachu last played for the Super Eagles in June 2024 during the tenure of Finidi George playing in the 1-1 draw against South Africa and the 1-2 loss to Benin Republic in the...
FG Sanctions AIT, Others For Failure To Pay Levies, Stations To Be Disconnected
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licenses of 52 broadcast stations across the country over-indebtedness to the regulatory commission. The stations were owing the Commission N2.6 billion since 2015. The debtor-stations include; Africa Independent Television (AIT) and its sister radio station, Raypower FM; Silverbird Television, and 49 other stations across the country. The director-general of the NBC, Malam Balarabe...
Reps Member, Aguocha Extols Late Chief Ibelegbu As He’s Laid To Rest In Umuahia (Video)
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha has extolled the life and time of Chief Sir Appolos Ulonnamefula Ibelegbu (Aha eji aga mba 1 of Afarata Ibeku) who was on Thursday laid to rest at his home town, Umuakaka Nkata, Afarata Ibeku Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. The lawmaker while paying his last respect described Chief...
Putin Announces Tested New Missile Capable Of Reaching Target Worldwide
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow’s ongoing Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump. “The decisive tests are now complete,” Putin said in a video released by the Kremlin during a meeting with military officials. He ordered the preparation of “infrastructure...
