COP28: Cross River, Oando sign MoU on wind energy
The Cross River Government has entered into a partnership with Oando Clean Energy on the provision of wind power in the state. Signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing climate conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, Gov. Bassey Otu, said the partnership signified the commitment of the state to spearheading the green economy, […]
Crude Oil Theft: Navy nabs oil vessel with 17 crew members
The Nigerian Navy has said its Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, Ondo State, has in the early hours of Thursday apprehended a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS involved in crude oil theft. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, in Abuja. He said the vessel, […]
Oba Awon University (OAU): The Foundation of Glory
By Toyin Falola It was Professor Akin Alao, my former student and a professor of legal history, who first told me about the conversion of the acronym of OAU from Obafemi Awolowo University to Oba Awon University. I laughed so loud that water rolled out of my eyes. Brilliant! The students composed their anthem, boasting […]
Why oil exploration is not a real solution to African devt, by Nnimmo Bassey
A frontline environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey, has said oil extractions in Africa have caused decades of environmental degradation and disruption of livelihoods rather than benefit to the local economy. Bassey stated this in Dubai shortly after the screening of a documentary on the continuous burning of fire on the Ororo oil well in Ondo State for […]
Why manufacturers are halting operations in Nigeria – Akpovie
Godwin Akpovie, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delta Special Economic Zone, says financial insecurity and multiple taxation are major challenges facing manufacturing sector in the country. He disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He was reacting to a development where some […]
Ooni visits Kuje Custodial Centre, secures release of five inmates
The Convener, Hope Alive Initiative for Africa, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday, visited the Medium Security Custodial Centres, Kuje, in commemoration of his eighth year Anniversary on the throne. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Centre, Assistant Superintendent of Corrections (ASC), Mr Samuel Duza, […]
Rivers Assembly gets new Majority Leader, Chief Whip
Mr Major Jack (PDP- Akuku Toru 1) and Mr. Frankline Nwabochi (PDP-Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni 1) have emerged as Majority Leader and Chief Whip of the Rivers House of Assembly. The new house leaders emerged and subsequently took the oath of office following an election by 27 members during Wednesday’s plenary at the Assembly chamber. Commenting on their […]
Sule’s budget scales second reading at Nasarawa Assembly
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into second reading the 2024 budget of N199.9 billion presented by Gov. Abdullahi Sule for consideration and approval. Mr Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the house, announced the passage of the budget during the house proceedings in Lafia on Wednesday. The speaker said that the budget, if […]
Kaduna bomb attack: Emir commiserates with victims, calls for calm
The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has commiserated with victims of the recent drone attack by the army on Tudun Biri community, Igabi Local Government Area and sued for calm. The royal father made the call in a message made available to newsmen by Malam Abdullahi Kwarbai, the Emirate Council’s Media […]
Military clarifies drone attack on Kaduna community
The Defence Headquarters says the drone attack on Ligarma community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, was based on information about untoward activities of terrorists in the area. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said […]
