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The Falana Chambers, of human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warning the commission against recognising Julius Abure as the acting National Chairman of the Labour Party. The firm, which represents the National Transition Committee of the Labour Party, stated that Abure’s tenure had expired and any […]

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday set a new August 2024 date for the old Port Harcourt Refinery to begin production. It also said the new Port Harcourt refinery and the Warry refinery would follow suit, adding that the one in Kaduna would be on stream by December of the year. The Group […]

The President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has warned against the National Assembly members’ recent decision to remove wage from the Exclusive to Concurrent list in the constitution. Ajaero gave the warning on Monday while addressing participants at the opening ceremony of the 2024 annual Rain School of the NLC, held in […]

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it has successfully conducted the foreign component of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in eight foreign countries. According to the Board, the examinations, which were held on Saturday, July 13, was designed for foreign candidates seeking admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions. It listed the cities […]

Donald Trump has chosen Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, selecting a rising star in the party and previously outspoken Trump critic who in recent years has closely aligned himself with the former president. Trump announced his pick Monday on Truth Social. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents […]

Ichor Tersagh, a visiting lecturer at Benue State University (BSU), has responded to a viral video that shows him hitting a man who entered his lecture hall during a class on Friday, July 12th. The video sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers accusing Tersagh of assault. In a Facebook post, Tersagh explained that […]

The Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has expressed its appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for suspending the commencement of the Centralized Motor Insurance Registration Scheme (CMIRS) policy. The decision to suspend the policy’s implementation is seen as a demonstration of respect for the rule of law, given that the […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says its decision to limit its equity participation in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was made months ago. In a statement on Sunday, Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, said the national oil firm periodically evaluates its investment portfolio to make sure it is in line with the company’s strategic objectives. […]

The Professionals Committee of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council held its Sub Committee nomination meeting yesterday at the Party’s Secretariat on Ikpokpan Road, Benin City. In a statement by Hon. Tanko Ileogbe, Secretary, he said, “The meeting demonstrated the strong support of Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa’s loyal […]

Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for petroleum resources (oil), says Nigeria has sovereign rights over the oil prospecting licence (OPL) 245 oil block. Speaking at a press briefing on July 12, Lokpobiri said all oil blocks are owned by the federal government. On July 3, Lokpobiri said Nigeria has resolved all issues regarding OPL 245. […]

Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, the People’s Leader and frontline candidate for the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), delivered a powerful message of inclusivity at the NBA Sokoto Dinner. The event, held in honor of the branch’s first female elected chairman, served as a platform for Osigwe to emphasize the importance of diversity […]

The Nigerian Police Force has emphasized the benefits and effectiveness of the recently launched electronic central motor registry (e-CMR) system in ensuring the safety and security of all types of vehicles, including motorcycles. The e-CMR initiative is designed to collate data provided by vehicle owners and flag stolen vehicles in the system. According to the […]