NNPC to Falana: We can’t disclose how much Nigeria earns daily from crude oil sales
The Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has denied the request of Femi Falana, lawyer and human rights acvitist, seeking to know how much revenue Nigeria is getting daily from the sale of crude oil. Falana had asked the commission to disclose the revenue realised from the sale of the daily allocation of 445,000 barrels of […]
South African Govt Mistreating Me…I Am Suffering — Henry Okah
Henry Okah, leader the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has accused the South African government of maltreating him. In a statement he released after the affirmation of his conviction by a constitutional court, Okah vowed to seek redress from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands. He also […]
We Are Journalists Not Terrorists – OPAN Tells Police In Nigeria
The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, OPAN has expressed concern over claims by the Nigeria Police Force that two of it’s members conspired to commit terrorism offences and cyber crime because they approved an opinion article on their website which the police sees as uncomplimentary and offensive. The Nigerian Police will tomorrow (Thursday) arraign Messrs.’ […]
UN Calls For ‘Unconditional Release’ Of Dapchi Schoolgirls
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted students of the Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, in Yobe State. In a statement by his spokesman on Nigeria, Stephane Dujarric, on Wednesday, Mr Guterres condemned the attack that led to the abduction of […]
World Cup Coaches Brace Up For ‘Modern Life’ Of VAR
World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Representatives from the 32 teams to have qualified for the World Cup gathered in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for a briefing on how “modern life” was taking […]
Saraki Asks State Assemblies To Block Pension of ex-govs
Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on house of assemblies to take a cue from Kwara and pass their own versions of the bill suspending payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors. Kwara assembly passed the bill on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, Saraki commended Ali Ahmad, speaker of the assembly, for […]
INEC Fixes General Election Dates For 36 Years
The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed and announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36 years. This covers the 2019 elections up to the year 2055. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the decision at a meeting with leaders of political parties in the nation’s capital, Abuja on Wednesday. According to […]
Neymar To Undergo Surgery In Brazil
Brazilian superstar Neymar, the world’s most expensive footballer, will undergo surgery on his foot and ankle injury in Brazil at the end of this week, Paris Saint-Germain said Wednesday. Rodrigo Lasmar, the surgeon with the Brazilian national squad, will carry out the operation on the 26-year-old whose father claimed Tuesday will be out of action […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of More Properties Linked To Diezani
The Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government of two penthouses valued at $4.760m, allegedly linked to the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun specifically ordered on Wednesday that the two properties: Penthouse 21, building 5, Block C, 11th floor (Bella Vista Estate) Banana […]
Trump Begins Campaign For Second Term
US President Donald Trump has kicked off his 2020 presidential re-election campaign with the appointment of political strategist, Brad Parscale, as manager of his team. Parscale, a digital expert critical to Trump’s 2016 victory was named on Tuesday to lead the Trump’s re-election team. In a statement, the Trump campaign said it planned to use […]
