Tinubu Lauds Revival Of P/Harcourt Refinery

…Asks NNPC, Kyari To Expedite Reactivation Of Warri, Kaduna Refineries President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday The President acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing...

Nigerian Air Force Strikes Kill Terrorists, Destroy Food Depot in Lake Chad Basin

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets have conducted airstrikes in the Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin, killing terrorists and destroying a food storage facility. NAF spokesman Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa announced the operation’s success in a statement on Monday, saying it was conducted on November 23 after detailed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. “This strategic location, identified through meticulous intelligence efforts, served as a critical food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist...

PANDEF Hails Tinubu Over Release Of Rivers Statutory Allocation

The South South apex socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised President Bola Ahmed led Federal Government over the release of the statutory allocation due to Rivers State. A release made available to journalists on Sunday by Chief (Dr.) Obiuwevbi Ominimini, spokesman of PANDEF, noted that the commendation came when the National Chairman of the body, Amb. Godknows Igali met with newsmen at Uyo airport on Saturday. Ominimini stated that the PANDEF boss,...

Troops Recover 80,000 Litres Stolen Crude, After Crackdown On Economic Saboteurs 

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working closely with other security agencies cracked down on economic saboteurs, recovering 80,000 litres of stolen crude. A press statement on Sunday signed by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that the troops in several operations between November 18 and 24 November 2024, achieved desirable results across its joint operations area. Danjuma said: “In deliberate operations conducted in Buguma Creeks...

Senate Denies Allegation Of Not Participating In Ifeanyi Ubah’s Burial

The Nigerian Senate has denied recent reports about failing to play a role in the burial of its late colleague, Ifeanyi Ubah, A press statement on Sunday by the chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, stated that contrary to insinuations in some misinformed quarters, the Senate accorded Senator Ubah all honours and rites as a sitting member of the Senate before his burial in Nnewi on Friday. The statement added, “For the...

Tinubu Taps Lt. Gen. Oluyede for Army Leadership, Awaits Assembly Approval

President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly seeking the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, COAS. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President sent separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday. The request aligns with the provisions of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18(1) of the...

Nigeria Saves $20 Billion Through Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the federal government’s implementation of market-based pricing for premium motor spirit (petrol) and foreign exchange has saved Nigeria approximately $20 billion or five per cent of its Gross Domestic Product as of 2 October 2024. Edun made this known on Friday during the validation of federal civil service policies and guidelines, an event marking the first 100 days in office...

INEC to Commence Continuous Voter Registration in First Quarter of 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to resume nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the first quarter of 2025. The commission disclosed that the exercise would initially take place at the Local Government Area level before being extended to registration areas. This development was revealed in a memo dated 20 November 2024, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony and seen by TheCable. The memo directed resident electoral commissioners across the country to...

Investment In Livestock Will Transform Tragedy Into Economic Opportunity – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the signing of a Letter of Intent between...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N970 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, for marketers. The price has been slashed from N990 per litre to N970 per litre. In a statement released on Sunday, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed that the price reduction is to show appreciation to Nigerians and the government for their support throughout the year. “As the...

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