Nigeria is in need of an estimated $7.6 billion to increase its oil production to 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2025, up from the current 1.3 million bpd recorded in September. Dr. Austin Avuru, Chairman of AA Holdings, emphasized the significance of this investment, which would involve drilling approximately 426 wells with the […]
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Femi Gbajabiamila Cash and Carry: Dr. Salihu Bakari, Set to takeover ES TETFUND
A mind boggling scandal has been Uncovered in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as his Chief of Staff Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, is allegedly accused of collecting millions dollars from a director of Research and Development, at the TETFUND, Alhaji Salihu Bakari, to appoint him as the Executive Secretary of the institution. A highly placed […]
CSOs warn against needless protest against NNPCL Boss
…says NNPCL GCEO has demonstrated exceptional leadershipThe Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have cautioned against the planned protest by over 1000 lawyers, who have been calling for the sack of Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroluem Company Limited(NNPCL, Engr. Mele Kyari. […]
Rift in Edo government continues as Governor Obaseki allegedly gifts Speaker vehicles meant for his deputy
All may not still be well in the relationship between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu inspite of the much publicised reconciliation, apologies and acceptance of apology between the duo, this paper has learnt. A reliable source at the Edo State government house, who fears to be mentioned to avoid victimisation informed […]
“Naira Scarcity Intensifies Across States as CBN’s Deadline for Old Notes Approaches”
A widespread scarcity of Naira currency notes has been observed in various states, including Kano and Borno, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deadline for the use of old N200, N500, and N1000 banknotes swiftly approaches, set for December 31, 2023, as mandated by the Supreme Court. The scarcity has sparked concerns within local […]
Candidate’s Cash-Based Campaign Raises Concerns About Nasarawa State Football Association’s Future
…Football Stakeholders Urge for Credibility, Accountability in Upcoming FA Chairman Election” The forthcoming election for the position of Chairman in the Nasarawa State Football Association has been marred by allegations of cash-based campaigning. Football stakeholders have voiced their concerns about the implications of such practices on the future of the association. Recall that the election, […]
Five years on, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge promotes closer exchanges in GBA
By Hu Jian, He Linping, People’s Daily Since the beginning of this year, traffic on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has become increasingly busier this year. Hong Kong youth Wong Yeuikyun commutes between Hong Kong and Guangdong province each week, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the passage he uses most frequently. During the eight-day Mid-Autumn […]
Kano State Screens Additional 147 Couples for Mass Wedding
The Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS has initiated pre-marital health screening for an additional 147 prospective couples, as revealed in a statement by Usman Datti, the Agency’s Information Officer, on Tuesday. During an inspection of the screening process, Dr. Usman Bashir, the Director-General of the Agency, explained that the screening aimed to […]
‘Unauthorized Attendees Beware,’ Warns President Tinubu Regarding Federal Executive Council Meetings
President Bola Tinubu issued a stern warning to individuals lacking authorization, cautioning them against attending the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meetings. President Bola Tinubu sounded the alarm after noticing that some unauthorized persons had gained access to the council chamber in the State House. Addressing attendees prior to the FEC meeting’s commencement on Monday […]
Obaseki, State Assembly at loggerheads over vehicles, renovation of Legislative quarters, LG deductions
While the dust seems to be settling over the crisis that erupted recently between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, another chaos is simmering in Edo State.This time, the Edo State House of Assembly has accused Governor Obaseki of misappropriating funds approved for the purchase of vehicles for assembly members, renovation of […]