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Sam Amadi, a former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has rejected a role as director of research in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council. In a letter dated October 10 and addressed to Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto and director-general of the campaign council, Amadi said he belongs […]

Lois Arzurfa, one of the freed victims of the Kaduna train attack, says she is willing to put the experience behind her. In an interview with Punch on Monday, Arzurfa recounted the ordeal she and 60 others faced in over six months of captivity. Speaking from a hospital bed in Kaduna, she […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented national honours to 447 Nigerians and friends of the country. The 2022 National Honours Award Investiture took place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday. The recipients were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Commander of the Order of the […]

The Economist of London says the “sudden ascent” of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), represents a “rare chance” for Nigeria. According to an article published on Monday, and titled ‘Peter Obi, A Man Who Carries His Own Suitcases, Could Be Nigeria’s Next President’, The Economist, however, said there is […]

Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked all members to support the party’s campaign ahead of the 2023 general election.  Ayu said this on Monday at the flag-off of the PDP presidential rally in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom. Ayu, who was alluding to the camp […]

Kabiru Gaya, senator representing Kano south district, says the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will not be a threat to the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections. Gaya, who is an ally of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, spoke during an interactive session with journalists at his Kano residence, on […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) says the recently-detected illegal connection was on the Trans Escravos pipeline looped to the 4-kilometre Afremo test line.  Last Tuesday, Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer (GCEO), NNPC Limited, had said the nine-year illegal 4 kilometre (km) pipeline was from Forcados terminal to the sea. […]

Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says the union is optimistic of an end to its strike soon. He said this on Monday at a meeting with the leadership of the house of representatives. ASUU has been on strike since February over issues revolving around “revitalising” public […]