Governors on the Peoples Democratic Party platform will gather in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday to address internal issues and the status of the country amid continuous internal conflicts within the party. The purpose of the gathering was to prepare for the party’s 99th National Executive Committee meeting, which is set for November 28. The…
Prior to the expected announcement of the ambassadorial list, the Federal Government started sending consular officials to diplomatic posts across the globe. In September 2023, 83 ambassadors were recalled; this action followed 14 months later. The 83 ambassadors, both career and non-career, were recalled from their positions in September 2023 as a result of a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced the official unveiling of its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. According to the NNPCL, the development significantly boosts Nigeria’s attempts to generate revenue, produce crude oil, and promote economic progress. According to a statement released by…
The Senate will approve the $2.2bn (about N1.77tn) loan request of President Bola Tinubu today (Wednesday). This request, submitted by the President, is part of the external borrowing plan outlined for implementing the N28.7tn 2024 budget. In separate letters read during the Senate and House of Representatives plenary on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that the loan…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun the export of refined petroleum products to neighbouring West African countries, a sign to traders that the mega-refinery’s operations could soon potentially shake up regional fuel markets. A report by Bloomberg on Tuesday, quoting data sourced from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, a port report, and ship-tracking platform, said a…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack carried out by an unconfirmed number of BH/ISWAP terrorists on troops deployed at stabilization operations pro-force and defense site in Gubio LGA of Borno State. “The coordinated attack saw five killed in action soldiers, 10 wounded, and four missing in action, while troops eliminated several terrorists as…
Monday Okpebholo has been inaugurated as the governor of Edo, marking an end to the eight-year stint of Godwin Obaseki at the helm of affairs in the South-South state. Two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured the Dennis Osadebe House ticket, the event was held on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in…
The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit wines valued at ₦41.2m following in Nasarawa State. The agency claims that the confiscation came during a raid on stores in several regions of the state. In the Nasarawa raid, NAFDAC confiscates counterfeit wines valued at ₦41.2 million. In Nasarawa State, NAFDAC…
President Bola Tinubu has called for an immediate end to the prolonged Israeli aggression in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. He appealed to the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A statement released by the president’s special adviser on information stated thatThe president expressed grave concern over the humanitarian crisis in…
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has passionately appealed for urgent global cooperation on climate change. in his address at the official opening of COP29, he called on States to prioritize the protection of human rights with truly ambitious climate action to 2030 and agree to sufficient, transparent, and legitimate funding. The 29th meeting of the…
