The National Assembly Joint Committees on Petroleum Resources have dismissed petitions against the pipeline surveillance contract and passed a vote of confidence in Tantita Security Services Limited, alongside security agencies and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for their role in boosting the country’s oil production. The resolution followed
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Dr Abdullahi Bello, has advised the staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. Speaking during an Enlightenment Session on Good Governance and Ethical Conduct for
The United States-Israel-Iran tensions are unlikely to significantly derail the stock market from its performance in the second quarter (Q2), Prof. Uche Uwaleke says. Uwaleke, the President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four Boko Haram terrorists to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgment after they pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against them by the Federal Government and a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) gave evidence accordingly. Justice
The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 25-year-old suspect over alleged killing of two persons and causing three others injury at Olambe area of Ifo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Okuseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abeokuta.
The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna gave the commendation during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun, where he led a delegation of senior executives from the bank. He said
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, will resume work at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday following the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). ARD UCH President, Dr Uthman Adedeji, disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with the News
By Taiye Agbaje and Wandoo Sombo The Federal Government has moved forward with the prosecution of 500 suspected terrorists as part of an intensified effort to tackle insecurity Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, said this on Tuesday. He spoke with newsmen shortly
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region during the morning hours. It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over