The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated three illegal refining sites in Delta. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri. Okoloagu said the illegal refining sites were deactivated on Tuesday at Obodo, in Omadinho Community, Warri South- West Local…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will on May 28, arraign Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Toriola, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and others will be arraigned over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by the commission in compliance with a…
The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rev. Stephen Mamza on Tuesday, presented 93 wheelchairs to physically challenged people in Yola, Adamawa. Mamza, is the immediate past chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa chapter. He said during the presentation that the gesture was possible through support from members of Knights of Columbus in the U.S….
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada would impose 25-per cent tariffs on 155 billion Canadian dollars (about 107 billion U.S. dollars) worth of U.S. goods. According to Trudeau, this will happen if the United States proceeds with its proposed tariffs on Canadian products. Trudeau made the remarks after the U.S….
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has been said to be improving connectivity in infrastructure, rules and mechanisms, as well as people-to-people exchanges, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The Greater Bay Area’s development is a major national strategy, said Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature. This…
Mr Nicola Mandolesi, newly appointed United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector West Commander on Tuesday urged Lebanon and Israel to refrain from actions that could jeopardise the fragile stability in the region. “The full implementation of Resolution 1701 is of utmost importance, and we call on all parties to refrain from any actions…
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, says he has implicit confidence in the Nigerian judiciary and the current leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in spite of his personal experiences of persecution and trial. Fani-Kayode made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday…
The Hadejia Emirate Council in Jigawa has disbursed N68 million Zakkat (Alms), to the needy and deserving families in Baturiya and Garun Gabas Districts. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Musa Muhammad, spokesman of the Kirikasamma and Malam Madori Local Government Areas of the state. The statement quoted Abdulfatah Abdulwahab, Chairman, Zakkat…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) against Binance Holdings Ltd, demanding 79.5 billion US dollars over economic losses allegedly caused by its operations in Nigeria, until April 7. The matter, which was on number 9 on the cause list, could not proceed…
Rev John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
