Month: September 2022

2023: INEC Debunks CUPP’s Claim On Register Of Voters

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the accusation of hanky panky levelled against the Commission by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on the Register of Voters for the 2023 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye in a press statement made available to journalists in Abuja has absolved the Commission of any under hand deal. The statement titled: Further Update On The Cleaning Up Of The Voters’ Register read in parts: “The attention of the Commission…

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Buhari Appoints Interim Administrator For Amnesty Program

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Major General Barry Tariye Ndiomu (retd) as Interim Administrator of the Amnesty Program. The appointee hails from Odoni in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and was admitted to the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of 29th Regular Combatant Course. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1983. He held several command and staff appointments in the course of his successful military career. He retired in December 2017. READ ALSO Court Stops Sports Minister, Pinnick From Conducting NFF Executive Election Alaafin: Ex-Bishop…

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Court Stops Sports Minister, Pinnick From Conducting NFF Executive Election

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, and President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnickfrom conducting the NFF executive election scheduled for Sept. 30 in Edo. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by counsel for the claimants, Celsus Ukpong, ordered the the minister, Mr Pinnik or any person, acting on their instruction, to maintain a status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction. “Counsel for the claimants informed the…

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Alaafin: Ex-Bishop Appears for Screening, Raises Questions

Gbenga Adeoti

84 year-old Ayo Ladigbolu queries numbers of contenders, N200,000 payment as race for Alaafin stool hots up   An eighty-four year-old retired bishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Ayo Ladigbolu, is among the contestants for the vacant position of the Alaafin of Oyo who was billed to appear for screening before kingmakers on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. The kingmakers had earlier shortlisted 86 princes who have shown interest. They have since been taking turns to appear for screening. READ ALSO: Sango Worshipers Takeover Alaafin’s Corpse after Muslim Prayers Baba Keji:…

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CSOs Urge FG To Unpack Regulatory Bottlenecks

ADEOLA YUSUF

AS part of efforts to create a favorable operational environment for Civil Society Organisations, CSOs in Nigeria, CSOs have called on the Federal Government, FG, to expunge repressive legislation and policies. The programme manager, Global Rights, Edosa Oviawe, who spoke on behalf of other CSOs during a press briefing, in Abuja, said despite the availability of legislations and policies that currently guide the activities of the not for-profit sector, several attempts have been made by different regulatory agencies to introduce new legislations to further regulate CSOs’ operations without recourse to…

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2023: Jonathan, IBB, Abdulsalami in Close-door Meeting

Daniel Atori

… “Don’t vote anyone that will compromise the interest of Nigeria”- GEJ warns MINNA: As a way of admonishment, former Nigeria President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has advised Nigerians not to vote in anyone that would compromise the interest of Nigeria for his personal aggrandisement. The former President who arrived the uphill residence of former military Head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, at exactly 2pm on Thursday spoke on the build up towards the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: NAPIMS, Chevron-Stardeep to Align Focus Areas For Agbami FPSO…

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NAPIMS, Chevron-Stardeep to Align Focus Areas For Agbami FPSO

Abibat Babalola

The National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), and Chevron -Stardeep are to align their focus areas for the Agbami Floating Production Storage and Offloading. The NAPIMS Group General Manager, Bala Wunti, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Chevron-Stardeep operated Agbami FPSO. His visit to the world-class FPSO facility is in continuation of NAPIMS familiarization with the hard-working professionals helping to contribute their quota to the energy requirements of Nigeria and the world. READ ALSO: Shell Mulls Resumption of 150,000 barrels/day Trans Niger Pipeline Test JUST IN: Shell CEO,…

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Shell Mulls Resumption of 150,000 barrels/day Trans Niger Pipeline Test

Abibat Babalola

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is planning to resume the testing of its main trunkline, the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Some 150,000 barrels of oil per day is deferred from the closure of TNP, Shell said on its website. A competent source, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Shell CEO, Ben van Beurden, Steps Down, Wael Sawan Steps-In 99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt NNPCL Managers Lack Hands-On Experience, Competence –…

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JUST IN: Shell CEO, Ben van Beurden, Steps Down, Wael Sawan Steps-In

Abibat Babalola

Realignment, appointment take effect by of the year       Shell plc (“Shell”) today announced that Ben van Beurden will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of 2022, and that his successor will be Wael Sawan. Wael’s appointment is effective January 1, 2023, when he will also join Shell’s Board of Directors. Ben van Beurden will continue working as adviser to the Board until June 30, 2023, after which he will leave the group. READ ALSO: 99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt…

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99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt

Daniel Atori

MINNA: Shocking revelation on Wednesday as the Niger state government disclosed that despite its efforts to provide affordable, accessible and qualitative healthcare, ninety nine percent (99%) of residents in state do not enjoy any form of Health insurance. While making this disclosure at the launch of Niger state Contributory Health Scheme (NGSCHS) and Access to Health Care Service in Minna, the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Makusidi said the scheme will safeguard individuals and families against huge medical bills. In his words, “Niger state is one of the few…

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