Chairman of the Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barrister Sulyman Kosemani has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its war against corruption in the country promising to work with it within the ambit to tackle it. This commendation was made in Ilorin on Tuesday, November …
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Justice Rosemary Dugbo-Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State on Monday, November 18, 2024 convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts: Michael Aregbesola (a.k.a Amin Deera), Adeleke Toba Richard(Alias Jason Avtandil), Mkpoikanke Emmanuel Udoh (a.k.a Tom Jones), Gideon Mishell Effiong …
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SOME farmers in Gombe State have lamented the alleged invasion of their farms by some herdsmen, turning their farmlands into grazing fields. Some of the affected farmers are from Akko, Funakaye, Kaltungo and Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Areas of Gombe State. The farmers while speaking in separate interviews with the News …
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A tanker has transported petrol from Nigeria’s new Dangote plant to waters off Togo, a sign to traders that the mega-refinery’s operations could soon potentially shake up regional fuel markets. The CL Jane Austen recently loaded more than 300,000 barrels from Dangote and sailed west, according to data from Vortexa, …
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THE Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, describing it as “incompetent.” The NNPCL, in a notice of preliminary objection filed by its team of lawyers led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, …
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Benin’s Cheetahs head coach, Gernot Rohr has suggested reasons why the Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated against Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. Recall that Rwanda claimed a famous win against the three-time African champions at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. The Super …
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IN response to the continuous surge in food prices across Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has suspended all market unions and associations in the state. The Governor’s decision was informed by the disturbing activities of market unions in the State with reports that the Executives of the Unions and Associations either out …
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THE Federal Government, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has urged residents of Benue State to refrain from consuming rats to prevent the spread of Lassa fever. The warning was issued by NOA’s State Coordinator, Bitrus Audu, during a press briefing as part of a nationwide campaign against the disease. …
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NOLLYWOOD actress Abimbola Craig has stirred discussions with her bold statement about marriage, calling it a “scam.” She shared her perspective during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the ‘WithChude’ podcast. The actress criticized traditional marital roles that often place excessive responsibilities on women, particularly in managing households …
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● OML 13 asset eyes 80,000 bpd by end of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would …
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