STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have advised state governors to be decisive in the execution of condemned prisoners rather than continue to torture them in prison. In a conducted survey on the failure to sign death warrants of condemned prisoners since the advent of civilian government in 1999, the stakeholders attributed the governors’ apathy […]
By ALEX ENEBELI GOVERNOR Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 5,000 shop-capacity Nsukka International Market. Speaking at the event, Mbah promised that his administration would always take into account persons affected by development projects in the state. He dismissed the allegation of targeting to compensate […]
By EMMANUEL OLONIRUHA A former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead. A statement issued by the Ogbeh family said that the elder statesman who was also a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, died on Saturday at the age of 78. The family described the deceased as a […]
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. In an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management categorically denied claims that truck loading has been suspended […]
By EMMANUELLA ANOKAM THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Ltd says it has sacked a pump attendant and suspended a Station Manager for attempting to swindle a customer at its station in Ikorodu, Lagos State. A statement by the NNPC Ltd. on Friday said its attention was drawn to a recent video circulating on […]
THERE was confusion on Friday at the headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja following the resumption of duties by Chairman-designate, Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, despite pending Senate confirmation. On Thursday, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had directed Ramat to assume […]
THE Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed his commitment to investing in agriculture as a key sector for the state’s economy. The governor stated this at Owa-Ofie community in Ika-North East local government area of Delta State during the continuation of the 5th Tranche of agricultural inputs distribution to beneficiaries of the […]
By NICHOLAS DECHI THE Benue State House of Assembly has declined to screen Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees until the executive complies with its earlier resolutions. This decision was taken on Friday in Makurdi immediately after Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh read the governor’s letter presenting his proposed cabinet members. Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West) said screening nominees […]
By DESMOND EJIBAS THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)’s staff against engaging in corrupt practices. Mrs. Ekere Usiere, ICPC Anti-Corruption Commissioner in charge of Rivers and Bayelsa state offices, gave the warning in a statement issued by NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi […]
THE Onitsha River Port Manager, Mr Martins Osazuwa, says the port can generate N10 billion annually if fully operational. Osazuwa disclosed this on Friday in Onitsha while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He confirmed a barge recently berthed at the port—the first in 2025. He said the barge was loaded with tiles […]