Written by By Ebunoluwa Sessou LAGOS — THE Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, yesterday, urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to ban the activities and operations of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, in private refineries. The group, which staged a peaceful … Continue reading “MURIC to Lagos Assembly: Ban PENGASSAN, NUPENG’s operations in private refineries”
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — THE All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, and Governor Ademola Adeleke disagreed yesterday, over the allocation accrued to the state in the last three months and how it was expended. While the APC Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, challenged Governor Adeleke to account for the N1 trillion allocations received by … Continue reading “APC, Adeleke clash over N1trn allocation claim”
By Innocent Anaba Lagos State has approached the Supreme Court seeking leave to commence contempt proceedings against the National Assembly over its continued move to pass the Central Gaming Bill, despite a subsisting judgment of the apex court declaring such legislation unconstitutional. In a motion filed on behalf of the Attorney-General of Lagos State by … Continue reading “Lagos moves to hold NASS in contempt for defying S’Court judgment”
World Science Day: Plateau reaffirms commitment to science-driven development By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos — The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing peace and sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation as the world celebrates the 2025 World Science Day for Peace and Development. The State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr … Continue reading “World Science Day: Plateau reaffirms commitment to science-driven devt”
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, due process, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He made this known during the sail-away and flag-off ceremony of the EMEM Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, developed by Oriental Energy Resources … Continue reading “Lokpobiri flags off EMEM FPSO, reaffirms govt’s commitment to transparency, investor confidence”
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring Sylva wanted, describing the move as a “coordinated political onslaught” aimed at damaging his principal’s reputation. In a statement issued on Monday night, … Continue reading “Sylva’s aide slams EFCC over “Wanted” declaration, says its coordinated political onslaught”
The Federal Government said President Bola Tinubu has shown uncommon trust in the youths by giving them real responsibilities and opportunities to lead. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this at the APC North West Youth Pally in Dutse, Jigawa state. A statement on the minister’s speech at the event … Continue reading “Young Nigerians driving national transformation under Tinubu – FG”
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to mobilise resources for the establishment of 10 additional mobile power stations nationwide. The President made the pledge on Monday at the State House, Abuja, during a meeting with a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by Mr Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. Tinubu reaffirmed his … Continue reading “FG to fund 10 additional mobile power stations”
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Government has ordered the revocation of the Right of Occupancy earlier granted to the Museum of West African Art, MOWAA, by the former administration of Godwin Obaseki. The governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo in a statement personally signed by him and dated October 21, 2025 but made … Continue reading “MOWAA: Okpebholo revokes land title as museum clears air on status”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has granted property owners who violated the approved land use clause in parts of Asokoro, Maitama, Wuse and Garki districts a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the new terms and pay a violation fee of ¦ 5 million … Continue reading “Land Use violation: Wike grants 14-day grace to property owners”