The Nigerians in Diaspora Assembly (NiDA) in London has commended Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), following his recent dual honours: a professional doctorate in Leadership (Energy Law) from the International Business School of Scandinavia, and the Global Sustainable Leadership Award at the Global Sustainable Education and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced over 300,000 dollars, laundered to a suspected internet fraudster. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said the suspect was among the 35 suspects arrested Sunday in Auchi area of Edo. Oyewale said the arrest was…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue says its prolonged internal crisis has been resolved after a high-level reconciliation meeting in Makurdi. The peace meeting brought together Gov. Hyacinth Alia, party leaders, lawmakers and other influential stakeholders across the state. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door…
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo says that the state loses over $1 billion in investments yearly due to cultism. The governor made the claim in a statement in Benin on the economic toll of cult-related violence. Okpebholo explained that cult groups not only destroy lives and property but also scare away investors and dampen tourism…
Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says the house will thoroughly scrutinise the tax reform bills to ensure they align with interests of Nigerians. Abbas stated this during a public hearing on the bills organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN)…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged President Bola Tinubu to review the Cybercrime Act and other restrictive laws. They called for an assessment of these laws for potential restrictions on free speech and press freedom in Nigeria. At a joint press conference on Saturday in…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has raised alarms about potential risks linked to the Naira-for-crude oil policy. The association warned that the policy could jeopardise Nigeria’s foreign exchange stability and discourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. Olufemi Adewole, Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, expressed these concerns in a statement issued on…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has mourned the death of Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Adetona and said “the late Oba stood as a symbol of tradition, stability, and progress”. In a message issued in Abuja on Monday, Mrs Tinubu commiserated with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the King’s family…
Novak Djokovic overcame an uncharacteristically unsteady start to avoid what would have been his earliest exit at Wimbledon since 2016, coming through for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 11th-seeded Alex De Minaur in the fourth round Monday. Djokovic, who has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, advanced to his…
Erling Haaland criticised himself after Manchester City fell to another chastening defeat on Saturday but said the players are still backing manager Pep Guardiola. City looked devoid of confidence, ideas and fight in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa which deepened their surprising crisis. The reigning four-time Premier League champions have been beaten in six…
