Day: January 17, 2025

CNG Safety Under Scrutiny: NASS Questions Readiness as Explosions Raise Alarms

Legislature January 17, 2025

The National Assembly has called for a comprehensive reassessment of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative following alarming reports of…

Clark Backs Governor Oborevwori, Calls for Equitable Development in Delta State

Niger Delta January 17, 2025

Prominent Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief (Dr.) E.K. Clark, OFR, CON, has defended Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori amidst…

Umahi expresses Frustration over Fixing Nigerian Roads

Legislature January 17, 2025

***Seeks Support for Loans as Budgetary Provisions Fall Short The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has voiced his deep…

In another rowdy session, Lawmakers Demand Accountability Amidst Budget Defense Chaos

Legislature January 17, 2025

***Minister Lokpobiri Assures of Reforms, Apologizes for Lapses The 2025 budget defense session for the petroleum sector took a contentious…

NNPC Establishes Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta After Senator Natasha’s Advocacy

Kogi January 17, 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), in partnership with the Federal Government, has commenced the establishment of five Mini Liquefied…

Mixed Blessing for Nigeria’s Three Tiers of Government as FAAC Disburses N1.424tr

Finance January 17, 2025

In a bid to foster economic stability, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has allocated N1.424tr to Nigeria’s three tiers…

Akwa Ibom NLC Chairman Advocates Closer Ties with Police to Sustain State Peace

Akwa Ibom January 17, 2025

In a gesture aimed at strengthening collaboration for enhanced security in Akwa Ibom State, Comrade (Elder) Sunny James, Chairman of…

Breaking: Intrigues, as ADC suspends its presidential candidate, Kachikwu, accuses him of blackmail (1,868)
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, from the party, accusing him of false, misguided and defamatory video he made and circulated, among other infractions. The party also considered Kachikwu's action as "smacks of crass irresponsibility, gross indiscipline, disingenuous scandalization and blackmail, and completely unfit of someone who wants to
Ex-Kogi Gov’s Arraignment Stalled at the instance of EFCC Counsels (1,554)
The arraignment of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on an alleged money laundering case instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been adjurned to June 27, by the Federal High Court, in Abuja, based on an agreement by the counsels to the two parties. A new date,
Concerned Religious Prayer Forum Responds to Criticism of National Prayer Initiative (1,322)
The Concerned Religious Prayer Forum has issued a statement clarifying its mission and responding to recent criticisms surrounding its seven-day national prayer initiative. Established as a non-governmental organization on January 9, 2024, the Forum emphasizes that it is an independent group composed of citizens motivated by a shared desire to promote peace, unity, and prosperity
North Central Serving Governor withdrew N60 billion cash in six years ― EFCC (1,292)
A serving Nigerian governor has allegedly withdrawn N60billion from his state’s purse. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that he has lifted about N60 billion cash from state coffers in about his six years in office. The governor remains unnamed and his state, partially identified as domiciling in the North Central of the
Qatar Charity Empowers 60 Jigawa Widows, Vulnerable Persons with ₦300m (1,241)
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Qatar Charity Organization has donated economic empowerment equipment valued at over ₦300 million to 60 widows and vulnerable persons across the 27 local government areas of Jigawa State. The items were distributed during a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Dutse, and presided over by the

Day: January 17, 2025

CNG Safety Under Scrutiny: NASS Questions Readiness as Explosions Raise Alarms

Clark Backs Governor Oborevwori, Calls for Equitable Development in Delta State

Umahi expresses Frustration over Fixing Nigerian Roads

In another rowdy session, Lawmakers Demand Accountability Amidst Budget Defense Chaos

NNPC Establishes Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta After Senator Natasha’s Advocacy

Mixed Blessing for Nigeria’s Three Tiers of Government as FAAC Disburses N1.424tr

Akwa Ibom NLC Chairman Advocates Closer Ties with Police to Sustain State Peace

Senate Examines Bayelsa University Proposal to Bridge Science Skills Gap

Idoma Hall of Fame Honours Late Pastor Ina Omakwu for Legacy of Service

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over ‘Indecent Acts’ in Mecca Mosque

Bamidele: Southwest States Must Plan Beyond Boundaries to Unlock Regional Economy

Sokoto Passenger Killings: HURIWA Demands Security Offensive, Warns Against More Bloodshed