Reps Panel Alleges Theft of $20b Crude oil in Seven Years
House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Oil Theft, yesterday, alleged that 329,420,319 barrels valued at over $20 billion were not accounted for between 2005 and 2012. Chairman of the committee,…
2023: ‘Nobody Can Stop Us,’ INEC Assures Amid Razing of Offices
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the attack on the commission’s facilities nationwide cannot stop the 2023 elections. Yakubu who spoke…
CDS meets northern governors, seeks inclusive approach to solve insecurity
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has again, advocated the need to embrace the Whole-of-Society approach to solve the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country. Musa…
Gunmen Slay Policeman, Abduct Three Chinese in Osun, Demands ₦500m Ransom
Daredevil gunmen have reportedly attacked and abducted three Chinese citizens, killing a security operative of the Nigeria police in Akere village, Atakunmosa West of Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred…
How Oil-producing States Shared N625bn 13 Percent Derivation – FG
The Fedearal Government on Friday released details of how nine oil-producing states received N625.43bn 13 percent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P refunds from the Federation Account in two years. The…
How FG’s Poor Handling of Ogoni Situation Cost Nigeria $279bn in 31 Years
By Fegalo Nsuke The Ogoni people are indigenous inhabitants of the Eastern parts of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. Documented history suggests that the Ogoni have inhabited the region for…
US Threatens to Sanction Nigeria, Others Over Anti-gay Laws
US President, Joe Biden is currently threatening Nigeria and other countries in a memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and intersex…
Peru’s President Impeached, Arrested, New President Sworn in
Peru on Wednesday sworn in a new president following a day of political turbulence that saw former President Pedro Castillo arrested he was removed from office in an impeachment trial…
OTUARO: IPF Writes Ijaw Nation, Preaches Against Pull Him Down Syndrome
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE IJAW NATION A CALL FOR SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME UNDER CHIEF DENNIS BRUTU OTUARO PhD AS ADMINISTRATOR We write as critical stakeholders of…
‘I Have Not Left The PDP,’ Fani Kayode Denies Defecting to APC
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has denied defecting to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC to the People's Democratic Party, PDP. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State had announced…