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  A human rights lawyer Inibehe has hailed the review of the presidential pardon list, but questioned why the initial names were made public without due diligence.  Effiong spoke on Thursday when he was featured as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, claiming that some of the names on the initial list may … Continue reading “Inibehe Effiong Hails Review Of Presidential Pardon List, Questions Tinubu’s Advisers”

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has said that it is seeking technical equity partners to help revive three of its refineries, which have remained idle despite significant investments. Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the state oil company, Bayo Ojulari, said in a post on X on Thursday, that the move was … Continue reading “NNPCL Seeks Equity Partners To Revive Refineries — Ojulari”

  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commemoration of its 20th Anniversary—marking two decades of regulating the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). A statement by the power sector regulator said the anniversary commemoration reflects on its remarkable journey — from the early challenges of its establishment, through the regulation of the unbundled … Continue reading “NERC Announces Plan To Mark 20 Years Of Regulating Nigeria’s Electricity Sector”

  Liverpool crashed out of the League Cup on Wednesday as Crystal Palace’s 3-0 win in the fourth round added to the mounting crisis at Anfield. Ismaila Sarr struck twice in the first half and Yeremy Pino grabbed the third to condemn Arne Slot’s side to a sixth defeat in their last seven games in … Continue reading “Liverpool Crisis Mounts After League Cup Exit Against Palace”

  State-run refiner Indian Oil has paused new orders for Russian oil after the U.S. imposed sanctions last week on Moscow’s top two producers. The International Oil Company has purchased two million barrels of West African crude from ExxonMobil via a tender on Wednesday, Reuters said, quoting trade sources. The purchase was for Mondo from … Continue reading “India IOC Dumps Russia, Imports Two Million Barrels From Nigeria, Angola”

  Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke on Wednesday rescued a kidnap victim, Ali Adamu, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The rescue operation follows a distress call received by troops deployed in Lau, reporting the abduction of Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his compound. Acting swiftly … Continue reading “Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspect In Taraba”

  US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing to equal China and Russia — just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater … Continue reading “Trump Orders US To Start Nuclear Weapons Testing”

  The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for its third straight meeting Thursday, with inflation hovering around its target and the eurozone economy holding up. Following a year-long series of cuts, the ECB has kept its key deposit rate steady at two percent since July. Inflation has settled around the … Continue reading “ECB To Hold Rates Steady Again”

  US policymakers, financial institutions, and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a government shutdown has stopped the release of crucial federal economic data ranging from the size of the labor force to the country’s GDP. The void is set to deepen by Thursday as Washington holds off publishing gross … Continue reading “US Economy In The Dark As Govt Shutdown Cuts Off Crucial Data”