Day: July 2, 2024

EFCC Operative Commits Suicide, Probe Begins

ADEOLA YUSUF

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken his own life on Monday at his residence in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. PRNigeria gathered that the deceased, a member of Course 5, was described as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. The Commission is exploring possible factors, including mental health and family challenges, that may have contributed to the operative’s depression and tragic decision. When contacted on the incident, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, told PRNigeria that an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the suicide.…

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Constitutionally, Sultan Has No Power To Appoint Anyone, Sokoto Declares

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Sokoto State government has said constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no power to appoint anyone. Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, said the existing Chieftaincy law in the state contravenes the constitution of Nigeria. He was speaking at the public hearing on the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law 2008, on Tuesday. He said section 76(2) of the law is inconsistent with section 5(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. READ ALSO NOG 2024: Ekpo Highlights Opportunities Within Nigeria’s Gas Sector Nigeria Declares State of Emergency on Oil…

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NOG 2024: Ekpo Highlights Opportunities Within Nigeria’s Gas Sector

Aliyu Aliyu

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo today attended the opening session of the Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) Energy Week 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja where he delivered a keynote address, and also toured exhibition booths of some of the participating companies. A statement by Ekpo’s spokesman, Louis Ibah, quoted him as highlighting the vast opportunities within Nigeria’s gas sector, saying there were untapped potential across the entire value chain for existing and prospective investors. Nigeria Declares State of Emergency on Oil Production He…

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Nigeria Declares State of Emergency on Oil Production

Aliyu Aliyu

. NNPCL calls for collaboration to reduce costs In a bid to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production and reserves, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has declared a state of emergency on production in the country’s oil and gas industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, made this announcement during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Nigerians’ Annual Spending On Fuelling, Servicing of…

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Rep Stages Walkout, Accuses Deputy Speaker Of Discrimination

ADEOLA YUSUF

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Rivers State, Cyril Hart, on Tuesday during plenary, walked out of the green chamber after accusing the Deputy Speaker of discriminating against new members during parliamentary debates. Hart, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the allegation a few minutes after the lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency, Borno State, moved a motion condemning the recent suicide bombings which claimed lives in the North-Eastern State. The motion elicited debates from many lawmakers including the Chairman, House Committee on Navy,…

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Nigerians’ Annual Spending On Fuelling, Servicing of Generators Hits N16.5Trn

ADEOLA YUSUF

. “What Band A customers pay is still cheaper compared to spending on self-generation;” What Adelabu said at the 2024 NOG Energy Week + his full speech The annual spending by Nigerians on self-generated electricity, particularly fuelling and servicing of generators, has hit N16.5 trillion. Platforms Africa reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who declared this at the ongoing NOG Energy Week in Abuja, maintained that this figure was a result of a research carried out for the year 2023. READ ALSO: Stop ex-Minister Diezani From Using My…

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Naira Rain: Niger Gov Announces N200k Bonus for Corps Members

Aliyu Aliyu

The Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has approved the payment of a N200,000 bonus to corps members deployed to the state for national youth service. Bago gave the approval on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members at the Niger State NYSC Orientation Camp. He emphasized that all corps members currently in the orientation camp will each receive a credit of N200,000 before the end of their orientation program to boost their morale and encourage them to stay back in Niger State. The…

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WHO Steps In As Cholera Outbreak Hits Kirikiri Prison In Lagos

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State government has announced additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as it grapples with a cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison. During a recent update on the cholera outbreak in Lagos State, Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi highlighted the successful implementation of urgent medical and environmental intervention measures. “We were able to supply Kirikiri medium prison with intravenous fluids, infection prevention, and other health consumables. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 10,000 doses of pharmaceuticals which have been delivered to the prison to support…

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Stop ex-Minister Diezani From Using My Name, Estranged Husband Urges Court

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Alison Madueke, has filed a petition in the Lagos State High Court, seeking a legal declaration to end his marriage to Diezani and requesting that she stop using his last name. He is asking the court to order the former Minister of Petroleum Resources to revert to her maiden name, Agama. This was contained in Madueke’s petition for jactitation of marriage (declaration that a marital union has ended). The ex-Chief of Naval Staff argues that Diezani’s ongoing use of his name despite their…

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Circumventing Funding Challenges In Nigeria’s Oil Sector Before Net Zero, By Akpandem James

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘There is hunger in the land’ has become a common refrain in the Nigerian landscape owing to the fallouts of the harsh economic situation in the country. Although this is a reality on the ground, the narrative is amplified monstrously by mongers who rather than face the contributory factors choose to run on blame lanes, pointing accusing fingers at perceived nemeses. Nonetheless, there are causative factors. Addressing those factors would bring faster relief than continuously lamenting the situation. Nigeria’s journey to the current economic situation has been long and in…

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