Insecurity tops agenda as Anambra State Assembly meets with SEEPCO Oil

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOil & GasInsecurity tops agenda as Anambra State Assembly meets with SEEPCO Oil

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 4, 2024

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday interfaced with Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Company Ltd – SEEPCO, as part of its oversight on oil exploration in the Ogbaru area of the State. Earlier in August, the Assembly had invited all approved oil explorers in Ogbaru where large quantities of oil and gas in Ogwuaniocha and Ogwuikpele communities are being explored. This invitation followed a delicate visit led by Hon. Chidiebere Ibemeka, the House...

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NNPCL Petrol Price Jumps to ₦897 Per Litre as Nigeria Faces Fuel Crisis

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNNPCL Petrol Price Jumps to ₦897 Per Litre as Nigeria Faces Fuel Crisis

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has raised the pump price of petrol from about ₦680 to ₦897 per litre, causing widespread concern as the nation faces ongoing fuel scarcity and economic challenges. Reports earlier emerged that the NNPCL is grappling with over US$6 billion (₦9.5 trillion) in debt owed to its suppliers, which has strained the company’s ability to maintain fuel supply. This has led to the price adjustments across the country The...

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Petrol Production Kicks Off At Dangote Refinery

EconomyNewsNigeriaOil & GasPetrol Production Kicks Off At Dangote Refinery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 4, 2024

….First Batch of 25M Litres of Petrol Ready to Hit Nigerian Market The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refining facility, officially commenced petrol production on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. This development is expected to significantly impact Nigeria’s fuel supply, reducing the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. The refinery, located near Lagos, will initially supply 25 million litres of petrol daily, with plans to increase this to 30 million litres by October, according to the...

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N10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaN10M Reward Placed on British National Accused of Plotting Coup

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, and Lucky Ehis Obinyan, a Nigerian, wanted for alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The NPF announced this development during a press briefing on Monday. The police revealed that Wynne, also known as Drew Povey, is accused of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, subversion, and criminal conspiracy. According to Muyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, Wynne had established the Iva...

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Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, Mother of Late President Umaru Yar’Adua, Dies at 102

LifestyleNewsNigeriaHajiya Dada Yar’Adua, Mother of Late President Umaru Yar’Adua, Dies at 102

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 3, 2024

Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 102. She passed away on Monday evening at her home, according to a family source. Her death followed a brief illness at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina. The funeral prayer has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Yar’Adua family house in the Yar’Adua area of the Katsina metropolis. Hajiya Dada was renowned for her remarkable...

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FG Charges Illegal Mining Suspects  In Kogi, Ondo To Court

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFG Charges Illegal Mining Suspects  In Kogi, Ondo To Court

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 2, 2024

In a bid to sanitise the mining sector, the Federal Government has charged suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi and Ondo States during a recent operation led by the Mining Marshals to court. Segun Tomori, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, in a press statement on Monday noted that the operation, code-named “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” took place in the Ikah Community of Ankpa Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State resulting...

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Insecurity: FG Directs Defence Minister, military Chiefs To Relocate To Sokoto

National SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: FG Directs Defence Minister, military Chiefs To Relocate To Sokoto

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 2, 2024

Few days after terrorists were seen on video celebrating the seizure of Armoured Military Carrier, APC, the Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State.  The measure is to rid the entire North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. The directive was contained in a statement issued by Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Mr Henshaw...

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First Nigerian-American Becomes US Navy Captain

NewsNigeriaFirst Nigerian-American Becomes US Navy Captain

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

A Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, has achieved a significant milestone in his military career by being promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander in the United States Navy. This promotion marks a historic achievement as Ndukwe becomes the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. Ndukwe’s naval career, which spans over 20 years, began in 2003 when he joined the US Navy as an auxiliaries officer. This was shortly after he obtained a...

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NAF Neutralizes Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Others In Igabi, Kaduna

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Neutralizes Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Others In Igabi, Kaduna

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 2, 2024

Following intelligence report received on 31 August 2024 that a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and other members of his group were sighted near Sabon Gida Forest along Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians, a team of Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). According to a press statement on Sunday signed by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director...

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Chidinma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

LifestyleNewsNigeriaChidinma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidinma Adetshina, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, emerged victorious at the grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday, 31 August, after defeating 24 other contestants. Adetshina, who represented Taraba State, rose to the top five finalists after the contestants showcased their elegance in evening gowns. The top five finalists included Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss Edo, Edeifo Brittany; Miss Ondo, Ayegbidun Peace Olamide;...

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