Nigeria’s President Sacks Mele Kyari As NNPC CEO; Names Bayo Ojulari As Replacement

Mele Kyari & Bayo Ojulari By Barth Ikiebe   President Bola Tinubu has sacked the leadership of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, led by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and the dissolution of its board. This decision, effective April 2, 2025, is part of the government’s strategy to enhance the operational…

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Kogi Suspended Senator Accuses Senate President & Former Governor of Assassination Plot and Recall Process

Akpabio, Natasha & Bello By Barth Ikiebe Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation while addressing his constituents at a rally held in Ihima, Kogi Central, on Tuesday. The politician said that…

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Nigerian Government Reaffirms Support For Indigenous Oil Firms

Mr Wale Edun, Donald Wokoma & Staff By Barth Ikiebe In a bold move to propel Nigeria’s economic growth and self-reliance, the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting indigenous businesses in the oil sector, citing Lee Engineering & Construction Company Limited as a shining…

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Edo Guber Poll : Tribunal Delivers Judgement April 2nd

Ighodalo and Okpebholo   By Daniel Peters The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, deliver judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the decision…

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Right Activist Declares Interest To Contest For Kaduna Senatorial Seat in 2027 Election

By Barth Ikiebe Human Rights Activist, Senator Shehu Sani, the former Kaduna Central Senator, has declared interest to contest for Senate seat in the 2027 general election. Sani decided to stage a come-back to contest the position he occupied during the 8th National Assembly. He stated this on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his…

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NUJ FCT Council Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls At Eid -El -Fitri

By Barth Ikiebe   The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message by the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, the NUJ commended Muslim Faithfuls for their dedication, discipline, and spiritual commitment…

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Edo Residents Applaud Initiatives By Federal & State Governments To Douse Tension Over Uromi Tragedy

By Barth Ikiebe   Residents across Edo State and beyond have commended the federal and State governments for their swift and decisive response aimed at restoring public confidence and reinforcing security after the tragic incident in Uromi, Esan North East local Government. The incident, which claimed the lives of several travelers allegedly at the hands…

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FCT Police Boss Preaches Love & Peaceful Eid-El-Fitri Celebration

By Barth Ikiebe The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, on behalf of the officers and men of the Command, has extended warm Eid-el-Fitri greetings to all Muslim faithful in the Federal Capital Territory. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, the Command celebrates with the Muslim community, recognizing…

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Tinubu Thanks Nigerians For Birthday Wishes & Prayers; Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Poll

By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has thanked Nigerians for the birthday wishes and prayers, declaring that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour…

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Nigeria Police Boss Condemns Mob Action in Edo; Orders Investigation As Governor Visits Scene

By Barth Ikiebe   The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travelers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. The group of individuals, who were traveling in a truck and claimed to be hunters, were found in…

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Tinubu Appoints Board Chairmen For NTA, Automotive Council, Others

By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has appointed Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). President Tinubu approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council. The President further appointed the…

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New FCT Police Boss Vows To Intensify Fight Against Crime On Assumption To Duty

By Barth Ikiebe   The new Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Saka Adewale, has assumed duty and vows to tackle crime headlong. The new Commissioner of Police was appointed following the redeployment of his predecessor, AIG Olatunji Disu. A seasoned officer with over 30 years of experience, CP Adewale pledged to strengthen security…

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Nigeria Applauds AFDB’s Role in Accelerating Economic Growth

By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving its economic revitalisation. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy gave the commendation at a high-level meeting with an AfDB delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General, Nigeria Country Department, who came to deepen collaboration with…

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Nigerian Government Endorses Lagos International Financial Centre Initiative For Global Relevance

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian government has formally endorsed the creation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (IFC), a strategic move aimed at positioning Nigeria as a top-tier global financial hub. Speaking at a high-level engagement with EnterpriseNGR, Citi UK, and senior Lagos State Government Officials, in Abuja on Tuesday, the Finance and Coordinating Minister…

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Nigeria & OECD Agree To Deepen Ties To Drive Economic Reforms

By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria has expressed commitment to deepening its economic ties with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with a view to harmonise data systems in order to support reforms, attract investment, and create opportunities for the country’s youth. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, gave this…

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