Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, on the weekend, tasked the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, to intensify efforts to end the sit-at-home orders often declared by non-state actors in the Southeast region. Gov. Nwifuru handed down the task when the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a significant reduction in crude oil theft in Nigeria. As of January 2025, crude oil theft has dropped to 5,000 barrels per day (BOPD). This development has led to a corresponding increase in the country’s oil production, which now stands at 1.75 million barrels per…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to tackling internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, despite facing criticism. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed that Nigeria lost over $500 million to cyber fraud in just one year, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking on the evolving nature of these crimes,…
The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), earlier today flagged-off the construction of 1.3 kilometres of Umuegbu-Ukpaka Ndam Nnobi road. The road was attracted by Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi through Public Private Community Partnership(PPCP), and facilitated by a business mogul, Chief Emeka Agbanari(Seaman Group). Speaking during the flag-off,…
The Director-General (DG) of Advocates for Good Governance and Humanity (Renewed Hope), Hajiya Zainab A Ibrahim, recently embarked on a scheduled tour of Niger State to assess the state’s physical infrastructural development. The visit was an eye-opener, showcasing the state’s impressive progress in various sectors. During the tour, Hajiya Ibrahim inspected several ongoing and…
— Seeks International Action Against Lagos Authorities. The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing, systematic demolition of lawfully acquired properties belonging to Igbo people in Lagos State. The demolition of trading plazas belonging to Igbo businessmen at Ebute Ero Market in Lagos on Friday, February 14,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 50-year-old widow from Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, is currently traumatized and in severe pains following her recent ugly ordeal in the hand of a reverend father who allegedly brutalized her. According to sources, the priest, identified as Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe, of…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the demise one of the nation’s most notable leaders, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing the passage of the Afenifere’s leader as a loss to the nation. Buhari, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu stated this on Friday in his reaction to the passage of the former chieftain…
For Greg Eloghosa Clement, better known as SoundboyGreg, music isn’t just about making hits; it’s about impact. He wants his songs to inspire, remind people of their worth, and push them through tough times. Having battled rejection and hardship himself, SoundboyGreg knows how powerful a message of hope can be. SoundboyGreg, grew up in Benin…
Shell has identified key enablers for boosting local content in the oil and gas industry. It said the that strategic partnerships, capacity building and adherence to regulations would help Nigeria to derive more value from the participation of local business in such operations. The remark was made by the General Manager, Nigeria Content Development of…
