Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies being investigated for alleged offences bordering on unauthorised dealing in forex exchange, money laundering and terrorism financing. The judge ordered that the accounts be … Continue reading Court Grants EFCC Order to Freeze 1,146 Suspicious Accounts
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) will be completed by the end of 2024 after years of being shut down due to lack of maintenance. The Managing Director of KRPC, Mustafa Sugungun, disclosed this on Monday during an oversight visit … Continue reading Kaduna Refinery to Resume 60% Production Capacity by December — NNPCL
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has threatened to cripple the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, over non-payment of ₦200bn bridging claims. The threat comes following current nationwide scarcity which has seen prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, surge to between N610 and N800 at the … Continue reading ₦200bn Debt: Will petrol marketers withdraw services amid fuel scarcity in Nigeria?
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to remain upright, and never to governor the state on bended knees no matter how much he is pushed politically. Fubara addressing some Rivers elders at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday. Facebook/Sir Siminalayi Fubara “I … Continue reading Fubara won’t lead Rivers state on his knees
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has denied responsible for the jailbreak in Owerri, Imo State. IPOB was reacting to claims by the Nigeria Army at Obinze, Owerri accusing IPOB members of being responsible for the attack at the Correctional facility that freed 1827 inmates. Owerri Correctional Center in Obinze is situated in close proximity … Continue reading IPOB denies involvement in Owerri jailbreak – fires back at Nigerian Army
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said that South African players, looked scared during their penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabali saved penalties from Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa in the semifinal that ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Ronwen Williams, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was the talk of … Continue reading YOU’RE FINISHED: Nwabali boasts with AFCON exploits
A former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele has pleaded not guilty to charges against him. He was arraigned at the Ikeja High Court over alleged abuse of office and allocation of billions of dollars. The trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi entered the courtroom at 9 am to begin proceedings. The 26-count charge was … Continue reading Emefiele pleads not guilty to charges
The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in Rivers State, Sobomabo Jackrich, has been arrested. Jackrich, an ex-Niger Delta agitator, was arrested by men dressed in military camouflage. He was arrested from his residence in Usokun in the Degema Local Government Area of the state. According to sources familiar with the situation, the … Continue reading Police arrest former Rivers governorship candidate, 2 aides feared dead
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election Peter Obi says the country needs to tackle the devastating effects of poverty and insecurity in the northern region of Nigeria through agriculture and industrial revolution. Obi said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau – in Kaduna … Continue reading Peter Obi: FG should invest more in Northern Nigeria to end insecurity, poverty
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have moved a step closer to securing the ticket to the football event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after seeing off South Africa 1-0 in a first-leg match in the final round of qualifiers. Rasheedat Ajibade converted a 43rd-minute penalty to hand the Nigerians victory in the encounter in … Continue reading Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat South Africa in Olympic Qualifiers
I join the global community of Christians, especially Christians in Nigeria, in celebrating Easter - the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This great occasion brings to an end the Christian Lenten season of fasting, prayers, and almsgiving and ushers us into the season of glory and victory over death. For us in Nigeria, this … Continue reading Read Peter Obi’s Easter Message to Christians
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is the highest-paid footballer in Serie A with his recent Napoli contract and bonuses seeing him rise above Juventus forward in the Italian topflight earnings chart, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, signed a new contract in December that earns him a monthly salary … Continue reading Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen tops highest-paid footballers in Italy
Barring a last-minute change in plans, the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, which has been partially closed to traffic in the last seven weeks, will be re-opened on April 4, 2024. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement confirmed the re-opening yesterday. Osiyemi said: “Dear Lagos Residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third … Continue reading Third Mainland Bridge Reopens on Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the state Women Leader for defending the immediate-past governor Nasir El-Rufai over the recent controversy on the state’s huge debt. MEZIESBLOG reports that Governor Uba Sani on Friday lamented the high debt profile he inherited from his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking at a town … Continue reading APC Suspends Maryam Suleiman for Defending El-Rufai Over Kaduna Debt Burden
GRID CHALLENGES: CONTINUED EFFORTS TO ENHANCE STABILITY Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) notes that it remains committed to managing the grid and ensuring grid stability amidst ongoing challenges such as the persistent low gas supply affecting power generation into the nation's grid. Our diligent grid controllers work tirelessly day and night to balance the grid … Continue reading TCN making effort to improve power supply in Nigeria
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