Weeks after the Port Harcourt Refinery started operations, the 125,000 barrels-per-day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta State has commenced operations.This was disclosed on Monday by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari.Kyari and some top management staff
.Decries State’s High Poverty Rate Despite ₦144Bn Allocation The Presidency has hit back at Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State for threatening President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the government’s insistence on the passage and implementation of the controversial tax reform policy.The Presidency in a statement issued on Monday by the
The government at all levels has been directed to begin making special provisions for renowned orphanages around the country in their respective annual budgets.Mrs Funmi Falana (SAN), a women’s rights advocate, also urged the federal government to develop additional policies and programmes to alleviate the pains of Nigerians’ current economic
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.He has demanded a thorough investigation into the incident, labelling it a gross violation of military tradition.In a statement released by his media office on Sunday, signed by
The Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun State, has rejected the selection of the ex-deputy governor of the state, Loja Adesuyi Haastrup, as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland.Haastrup, who hails from Ajimoko Royal Family of the same ruling house, was elected by the kingmakers at
A devastating plane crash occurred on Sunday morning at Muan International Airport in South Korea, leaving 179 passengers and crew members presumed dead.The Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 people from Bangkok, attempted an emergency landing after reporting a failure of its landing gear.According to Zealand Herald, witnesses described hearing
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles B team has secured qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship, defeating Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 in the return leg of their qualifying fixture. The victory, which came after a goalless draw in the first leg, marked the end of Nigeria’s six-year wait to participate in
Christ Reconciled People on Sunday, celebrated Jesus Christ with children at its third edition of children’s Christmas party.The non-denominational online ministry’s Christmas party with the theme: The Spirit behind Christmas, was held at the Children Evangelism Ministry -CEM (Total Child Schools) premises, Awka, Anambra state.Founder of the ministry and convener
Engineer David Umahi, the minister of works, has given the people of the South-East geopolitical zone the assurance that the federal government’s attempts to address the security issues facing the area will undergo a sea change in 2025.During the Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum’s visit to his rural residence in Uburu,
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