NNPC: Ojulari Calls on Africa to Forge Its Own Path in Global Energy Transition
Amid swirling reports of his alleged resignation, Mr. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has called on Nigeria and other African nations to define their own independent course in the global energy transition.
2027: Ogun PDP Declares Support for Tinubu’s Presidential Bid
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with its 2023 governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election—despite Tinubu being a member of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
Rivers LG Primaries: Wike Loyalists Clinch APC, PDP Tickets
In a striking display of political influence, loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have secured chairmanship tickets across both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the August 31 local government elections in Rivers State.
LAAC Conference: Rewane, Keyamo to Headline Discussions on Nigeria’s Aviation Funding Woes
The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has finalised plans for its 29th Annual Conference, with a strong focus on addressing Nigeria’s pressing aviation financing challenges.
220 Oil Blocks Abandoned Amid Mounting Debt and Crude Output Challenges
Nigeria is currently sitting on 220 unlicensed oil blocks scattered across its onshore and offshore basins, a new report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed — a paradox in a country grappling with ballooning debt and persistent crude shortages affecting its domestic refining sector.
2027: Obi’s One-Term Presidency Proposal Triggers Political Uproar
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reignited political debate with his renewed pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027—a vow that has triggered sharp criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), divided reactions within his own party, and public ridicule from Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
FG: Atiku-Obi Alliance Not Enough to Unseat Tinubu in 2027
The Federal Government has downplayed speculations about a potential political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting that the merger poses no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects in 2027.
FG Extends Paramilitary Recruitment Deadline by One Week
The Federal Government has announced a one-week extension for the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Immigration Service.
SERAP Gives Niger Governor 48-Hour Deadline to Reopen Badeggi FM
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, demanding the immediate reversal of the shutdown order on Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station operating in Minna.
FG Grants N1bn to Federal University Dutse for Innovation Hubs and Tech Parks
The Federal Government has approved a ₦1 billion grant for the Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, for the establishment of state-of-the-art innovation hubs and technology parks aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, creativity, and technological advancement among students.
