Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has revealed that 56 bodies have been recovered in Ugondo, Logo and Tyuluv, Gbagir in Ukum Local Government Areas following the attacks and killings in the communities by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking to journalists on Saturday after visiting Logo and Ukum on Friday night, Governor Alia confirmed that so far […]Read More
Human Trafficking: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said that human trafficking will not be a thing of the past if perpetrators and agents are not exposed and shamed. Dabiri-Erewa made this assertion in Lagos while receiving another set of three girls trafficked to Ghana at the NIDCOM, Lagos office on […]Read More
President Tinubu heartily felicitate with Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply on the enduring values of […]Read More
Shell commends Oloibiri Lecture Series as platform for Innovations
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo,) one of the sponsors of the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF) has commended it as a platform for driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector through the discussions that centre on business performance, cost discipline and process simplification. “This event is special to the Shell brand, […]Read More
OTC 2025: Renowned Deep-Sea Diver Chris Lemons to Speak On
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is proud to welcome renowned commercial diver Chris Lemons at this year’s conference for an exclusive keynote recounting one of the most extraordinary survival stories in the history of offshore operations. Lemons will speak Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at 1600 at NRG Center, Houston, Texas, USA. With more than 18 […]Read More
Lagos Targets 6 Gigawatts, Governor Sanwo-Olu charges investors, stakeholders for
Lagos State has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. This ambitious energy plan was disclosed, on Tuesday, during Lagos Energy Summit, where the State Government’s representatives are meeting with regulators, investors and stakeholders to fashion out the plan. Lagos bold […]Read More
System Maintenance Upgrade: EKEDC Announces 10-hour Payment Downtime for PPM
System Upgrade: Eko Electricity Distribution Company announces a 10-hour payment service downtime between 2pm and 11:59pm (14:00 to 23:59) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for prepaid customers. This service downtime is necessitated by system maintenance upgrade in a bid to improve efficiency and overall customer experience. During this 10-hour window, postpaid customers can still pay […]Read More
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described the stance of former Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Ndume on World Bank loans secured by the Bola Tinubu administration as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank argued that Senator Ndume’s criticism showed a […]Read More
16th April, 2025 In a bid to solidify the partnership fostered through the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission—recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa—the Ministers of Solid Minerals of both nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining key areas of cooperation, complete with implementation timelines. During a bilateral meeting at […]Read More
14 April, 2025 Plateau Killings: President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. Plateau Killings: President Tinubu Charges Gov Mutfwang to Resolve Communal Issues In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu emphasises the […]Read More