Written by The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information on Nigerian fraud suspect, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. Adediran, 56, faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to crimes in Illinois in 2001. “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading … Continue reading “FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud”
The Lagos State Government on Thursday began demolition of unsafe and illegal buildings at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo. The operation was carried out jointly by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, and the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority. Senior Special Assistant on … Continue reading “Lagos Begins Demolition Of Illegal Buildings At Trade Fair Complex”
French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be deeply frustrated with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the botched sale of TotalEnergies’ 10% stake in the SPDC onshore joint venture, according to multiple sources, who briefed Huhuonline.com, on conditions of anonymity. The deal, intended to free TotalEnergies from Nigeria’s high-risk onshore oil sector and allow a … Continue reading “Macron Furious with Tinubu Over TotalEnergies SPDC Sale Fiasco”
President Bola Tinubu has called for a total rephase in the global financial architecture of Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for its nations to begin to not only finance its mineral sector but also assert their influence and power in the African products’ global supply chains. The President stated that this had … Continue reading “UNGA 80: Tinubu Calls For African Investment In Minerals, Stronger Global Role”
I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a … Continue reading “Full Text: Tinubu ends state of emergency in Rivers, restores Fubara”
… Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which began six months ago. Tinubu, who announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday, explained that from the intelligence available to him, there was a new spirit of understanding, “a robust readiness, … Continue reading “Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers”
Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime
When, on September 1, 2025, the French oil major TotalEnergies inked a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for two offshore blocks – designated PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 – in partnership with Nigeria’s South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), the ceremony was presented with the pomp of inevitability. Smiles were exchanged, signatures affixed, and speeches delivered about Nigeria’s … Continue reading “Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime”
In a move stirring controversy across Nigeria’s energy and legal circles, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly bowed to pressure from French President Emmanuel Macron, approving the final handover of two lucrative offshore oil blocks to French energy giant TotalEnergies. But the celebration may be short-lived as Nigerian firm Zebbra Energy, the original license holder, … Continue reading “Exclusive: Under Macron Pressure, Tinubu Greenlights Oil Blocks for TotalEnergies – But Zebbra Energy Launches Legal Ambush”
Data obtained from the independent system operator (ISO) showed that the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 MW to 1.5 MW between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. Confirming the collapse, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a statement to its customers said the loss of electricity in system franchise area is … Continue reading “The National Grid has Collapsed Again.”
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Sunday declared that it would still embark on strike beginning from today (Monday), despite the intervention of the Federal Government to address the grievances of the union. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed that the Federal Government had reached out to the union on the … Continue reading “Dangote vs NUPENG: Union insists on strike, meets FG, others today”