Nigeria Losses $46 Billion in 10 Years To Crude Oil Theft – SGF

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Losses $46 Billion in 10 Years To Crude Oil Theft – SGF

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 26, 2024

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume said the statistics regarding losses to oil thieves were shocking as the country lost 619 million barrels of crude valued at $46 billion in 10 years. Akume, disclosed this while speaking at a two-day public/investigative hearing organized by the House of Representatives on crude oil theft and losses in Nigeria. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, of General Services, Maurice Nnamdi,  the SGF said...

CONTINUE READING
Naval Outpost Onitsha Donates Educational Materials to School in Odekpe

EducationNewsNigeriaNaval Outpost Onitsha Donates Educational Materials to School in Odekpe

PilotnewsJuly 26, 2024

The Naval Outpost Onitsha, has donated educational materials and stationery to Central Primary School Odekpe, in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State. The Commanding Officer, Navy Captain Musa Danjuma Jarma, who donated on Friday, 26th July 2024, said the gesture was part of the non-kinetic activities of Operation Delta Sanity to foster civil-military relations with the host communities and civil populace. Navy Captain Jarma disclosed that Operation Delta Sanity was a renewed effort of the...

CONTINUE READING
Trade Volumes Between Nigeria-Indonesia Hits $1.19b In 5 Years

BusinessNewsNigeriaTrade Volumes Between Nigeria-Indonesia Hits $1.19b In 5 Years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 26, 2024

The Indonesian Embassy in Nigeria says trade and export of goods from Nigeria to Indonesia have increased annually by 51.8%, rising from $148 million in 2017 to $1.19 billion in 2022 over the past five years. The Indonesian Embassy in Nigeria in a statement attributed the success to diplomatic policies and programmes of the outgoing Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Usra Hendra Harahap. According to the statement, during the tenure of Ambassador Harahap, the envoy has...

CONTINUE READING
Global Forums: Tinubu Acknowledges China For Backing Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGlobal Forums: Tinubu Acknowledges China For Backing Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 26, 2024

The Federal Government has appreciated the role played by China in a more prominent position for Nigeria in the G20, UN Security Council, and the Intergovernmental Organization of Developing Economies (IODE). IODE comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). President Bola Tinubu showed appreciation in Abuja while receiving the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Chen Xiaodong. “We believe in ourselves. We are determined to enhance the...

CONTINUE READING
DSS Uncovers Plot To Use Protests For Regime Change

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDSS Uncovers Plot To Use Protests For Regime Change

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2024

The Department of State Services, DSS, has revealed a plot by some individuals and groups to use the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria planned protests set for next week to orchestrate a regime change in the country. In a statement issued yesterday, the DSS said it has identified the masterminds behind the plot, their funding sources, and their collaborators. According to the statement, the plotters aim to use the protests to cause chaos and violence, which would then be...

CONTINUE READING
Climate Governance Performance Ranking: Ekiti Placed Fourth

NewsNigeriaPoliticsClimate Governance Performance Ranking: Ekiti Placed Fourth

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2024

Ekiti State has been placed fourth in the first ever report on Climate Governance Performance of the 36 States in Nigeria. The ranking was announced in Abuja on Thursday, during the launch of the report. The Subnational Climate Governance Performance Report, 2024 was compiled by the Society for Planet and Prosperity in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment. The ranking was in recognition of the efforts and achievements of states in climate action and...

CONTINUE READING
Gov Soludo Mourns Passing Of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

NewsNigeriaGov Soludo Mourns Passing Of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2024

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has mourned the demise of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on Thursday July 25, 2024 at the age of 82. In his condolence message, Governor Soludo expressed profound sadness on the passage of the elder statesman, describing it as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole. Soludo further described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a personal mentor,...

CONTINUE READING
Ododo Appoints, Nana-Hauwa, First Female DG of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation

NewsNigeriaOdodo Appoints, Nana-Hauwa, First Female DG of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2024

Hajia Yussuff Nana-Hauwa has been appointed first female Director General (DG) of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation by Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State. The move according to report is part of the fulfilment of the Governor’s promise for women inclusion in his administration. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications on Thursday presented a letter of appointment to the first female DG in his office in Lokoja. The Commissioner in his speech...

CONTINUE READING
Military Vows to Maintain Law and Order During Planned Protest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Vows to Maintain Law and Order During Planned Protest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2024

The Defence Headquarters has warned that it will not condone anarchy under any guise, as some individuals and groups plan to embark on a nationwide protest from 1 August to 10 August 2024. The protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, is aimed at drawing attention to the widespread hunger and inflation in the country. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who addressed a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, said the military has uncovered plans...

CONTINUE READING
President Tinubu Commissions National Cyber-crime Centre

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu Commissions National Cyber-crime Centre

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 25, 2024

To strengthen the efficiency of law enforcement agencies in the country in the fight against crimes and criminality, President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the ultramodern and digitalized National Cybercrime Centre. In a message to the ceremony, President Tinubu stated that the government is committed to investing in Nigeria’s police force through the procurement of sufficient arms, weapons, and other equipment, as well as recruitment and continuous training to boost the number, quality, and preparedness of...

CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

Older Posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com