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Reps Inaugurate Committee To Probe Decommissioning, Compliance In Petroleum Sector

Kingsley Chukwu4 days ago04 mins

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate decommissioning practices and compliance levels within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Speaking during the inauguration, Tajudeen said the investigation had become necessary to ensure full adherence to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), especially regarding decommissioning and abandonment…

Tajudeen Inaugurates Committee To Track, Revive Neglected FG’s Landed Property

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago03 mins

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to identify, reactivate, and manage abandoned federal government landed properties for the benefit of citizens. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Abandoned Federal Government Landed Property, Tajudeen highlighted the importance of the committee, noting…

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Reps Inaugurate Committee On Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy Oversight

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday inaugurated an ad hoc committee to oversee the implementation of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil policy. Abbas said the move was a critical step toward ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in one of Nigeria’s most significant energy sector initiatives. He charged the committee…

PDP Extends Zoning Committee Mandate To 2027 Presidential Ticket

Kingsley Chukwu3 months ago03 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) to expand its mandate to include zoning of the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Chairman of the committee and Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, announced this on Monday during a meeting at Legacy House, Abuja, ahead of the 102nd National Executive Committee…

JAMB Launches Committee To Tackle Sophisticated Exam Fraud

Kingsley Chukwu4 months ago02 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a special investigative panel to address rising cases of high-tech malpractice recorded during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registrar of the board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, said on Monday in Abuja that the results of 6,458 candidates had been withheld over allegations of advanced fraud…

JAMB Sets Up Committee To Screen Under-Aged High Scorers For Admission

Kingsley Chukwu4 months ago03 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday inaugurated a special committee to oversee the admission process for under-aged but exceptionally gifted candidates. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this at the sidelines of the committee’s inaugural meeting held in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to him, the committee will establish the modalities…

Lawmakers Committee Defends Petroleum Regulator Amid Calls For Dismissal

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s House Committee on Petroleum Downstream has rejected public petitions seeking the removal of Mr Farouk Ahmed, head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), citing strong institutional performance under his watch. At a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, Committee Chair Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere emphasised that after a thorough assessment…

NBA President Sets Up Caretaker Committee For Orlu Branch

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago02 mins

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN) has set up a three-man caretaker committee, to regulate the affairs of the NBA Orlu branch for the next three months. Osigwe set up the committee following a resolution by the branch’s Appeal Committee, seeking a dissolution of the NBA Orlu branch’s Electoral…

Plateau State Violence Claims More Lives As Peace Committee Arrives

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago03 mins

A family of farmers came under deadly attack in Plateau State on Monday, leaving three dead and two seriously injured in an incident that coincided with a state-led initiative to address the region’s chronic insecurity. The victims were reportedly tending to their tomato farm in Te’ebbe, Miango district, when unknown assailants ambushed them. The attack…

LP Constitutes Disciplinary Committee For Abure, Says ‘Beneficial Coalition’ Possible

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago07 mins

The Nanedi Usman-led National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party has set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate alleged gross misconduct against Mr Julius Abure. The NEC also gave Abure 48 hours to explain why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him over the alleged misconduct. Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Sen….