‘One shot’ as Kogi seals Dangote Cement factory over ‘ownership tussle’
The Kogi government and Dangote Cement are currently at loggerheads following a move by the state to seal off the company’s factory amid an “ownership tussle”. The Kogi house of assembly had ordered the sealing of the factory following agitations by indigenes who raised questions about the ownership of the company. An […]
Workout video: Tinubu has nothing to prove, says Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, says Bola Tinubu, the party’s flagbearer, is an “avid cyclist”. Keyamo spoke on Wednesday during an interview with Channels Television. Last Sunday, Tinubu shared a video of him cycling on a fitness bike. The video came amid concerns over his […]
NNPC discovered illegal oil pipeline operating for nine years, says Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says it uncovered an illegal 4-kilometre (km) pipeline from Forcados terminal to the sea, and a loading port that had operated undetected in the last nine years. Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer (GCEO), NNPC Limited, said this on Tuesday when he appeared before the senate […]
IN FULL: Ogun PDP, Akwa Ibom APC excluded as INEC releases list of guber candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the list of governorship and house of assembly candidates for the 2023 elections. The commission, in a statement, said the list contains the names of candidates validly nominated for state elections at the close of party primaries and the period earmarked for withdrawal and substitution […]
Despite pushback, senate confirms 19 INEC RECs
The senate has confirmed 19 nominees as resident electoral commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) — despite outrage by some citizens. Some civil society organisations (CSOs) had kicked against the list, alleging that some nominees “are partisan and have questionable character”. Subsequently, Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, had asked […]
Train attack: 23 remaining passengers freed — after 191 days in captivity
The federal government says 23 passengers still in captivity after an attack on a train in Kaduna have regained their freedom. Usman Yusuf, secretary, chief of defence staff action committee (CDSAC), announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. The development comes more than six months after the attack. According to […]
FEC approves proposed N19.76trn 2023 budget
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the proposed N19.76 trillion budget for the 2023 fiscal year. Femi Adesina, special assistant to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this while addressing state house correspondents on the outcome of the FEC meeting. He said the council gave the approval at its weekly […]
ALUU 4: This day in 2012, UNIPORT students were wrongfully lynched — and mob justice persists
On October 5, 2012, a barbaric incident happened in Aluu, a community in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers state – four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) were stripped naked, beaten and lynched over an alleged robbery incident. The incident was another sad tale of Nigeria’s trend of jungle justice. Today makes it […]
ALUU 4: This day in 2012, four UNIPORT students were lynched — yet mob justice persists
On October 5, 2012, a barbaric incident happened in Aluu, a community in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers state – four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) were stripped naked, beaten and lynched over an alleged robbery incident. The incident was another sad tale of Nigeria’s trend of jungle justice. Today makes it […]
PHOTOS: Adamu, APC governors meet over presidential campaign council list
Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently meeting with some governors elected on the platform of the party. The main agenda of the meeting is believed to be the composition of the presidential campaign council. Adams Oshiomhole, a former APC chairman, and members of the party’s national working […]