The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Dangote Refinery to allow independent marketers to commence the lifting of fuel from the newly established refinery. The resolution was reached following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Yenagoa/Opokuma Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State, Oboku Oforji. Leading the debate, Oforji noted that even though the Dangote Petroleum Refinery began operation in its 650,000 barrels per day integrated refinery on September 15, 2024, only major marketers have been given access to lift products from…
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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to use ten per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue meant for the Area Councils to pay striking primary school teachers in the FCT. The minister stated this on Thursday after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi Road project. Wike said he would not allow children to be affected by the strike, which has gone on for over a week, adding that no serious government would permit it. Recall that the teachers resumed their strike on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, following a 14-day ultimatum previously issued to the Area Council Chairmen by…
Nigeria is set to drastically reduce its dependence on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who outlined a bold strategy to boost domestic agricultural production and increase food security. Edun, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day declared that the era of heavy food importation must end, positioning this shift as a cornerstone of the government’s economic recovery plan. “We should not be importing food,” Edun stated, stressing that Nigeria’s future lies in self-sufficiency. The government, he said, was committed…
Former spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Daniel Bwala, has emphasised that only President Bola Tinubu has the authority to decide which ministers will remain in office and which will be replaced. The Presidency on Wednesday stated that President Tinubu would soon rejig his cabinet, which confirmed Sunday PUNCH’s September 1 report that a cabinet shakeup was imminent. This happened as presidential aides told The PUNCH that some ministers had started frantic lobbying to be in the President’s good books. Meanwhile, speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Bwala dismissed speculations circulating about the reshuffle, stating that…
26th September 2024 Five persons involved in the Offa robbery incidents have been found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court said the offences are punishable by death The incident happened in April 2018. Details later… Olaniyi Apanpa Olaniyi has over five years experience writing sports, politics, entertainment and metro stories. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected] Source…
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, resolved to investigate the bribery allegations levelled against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service by social media influencer, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on Thursday, sponsored by the member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, Patrick Umoh. Addressing his colleagues, Umoh expressed concern over the widely circulated publication by VeryDarkMan against the EFCC and the NCS. He said, “The publication alleges that the EFCC dropped money laundry charges against…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has praised the UK Visa Application Centre in Enugu for its efficient and courteous service. During a visit to the centre, Mbah encouraged residents of the South East and South-South regions to utilise this convenient resource. A statement by Mbah’s media office on Thursday said that he also invited other foreign missions to establish similar centres in Enugu, citing the region’s large population and entrepreneurial spirit. He noted that the people of the South East are frequent business travellers who would greatly benefit from easily accessible visa services. The UK Visa Application Centre in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission will issue certificates of return to the Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on Thursday (today). The certificates would be issued at the INEC headquarters, five days after Okpebholo and his deputy were declared the winner of the poll. Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was declared the winner of the tightly contested Edo governorship election on Sunday. The Returning Officer for the election and the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Faruq Kuta, announced the result at the INEC collation centre in Benin City.…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja on Thursday said that troops have intensified operations across various regions in the country. This, according to him has led to the neutralization of several terrorists and their leaders and the rescue of some abducted Nigerians in recent times. The COAS stated this in his keynote address at the media chat third quarter of 2024 held in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. Represented by the Commander 4 Special Force Command, Major General Hilary Nzan, the Chief of Army Staff added that the operations have also helped in the restoration…
Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable talents, with manager Unai Emery predicting the Colombian forward could become a £100 million star. A report by The Telegraph on Thursday noted that Durán has proven to be a game-changer with eight Premier League goals as a substitute, including a spectacular 30-yard winner against Everton earlier this month. This summer, over 30 clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, West Ham, AC Milan, and Sporting, targeted Durán, but Emery was determined to keep the 19-year-old. Durán’s journey from Medellin, Colombia, to the Premier League has been remarkable.…