FG Discovers OilBunkering depot in Lagos

– Ibe Kachikwu on a tour to assess the pipeline network across the states

– Kachikwu uncovered a massive oil bunkering depot in Lagos

– Kachikwu said refineries would resume production soon

Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for petroleum resources made some shocking discoveries in Lagos state on Monday, January 25.

Buhari hasbeen good to us - PDP

In continuation of reactions to the criticisms against President Muhammadu Buhari over the trial of ex-NSA, Sambo Dasuki and Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, a PDP chairman, Ebenezer Babatope and others have shared their perspective on the issues.

FG to Nigerians - Stop sending your CV's to us

Spokesman for Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Olowookere Samuel, has refuted on behalf of his Minister, Senator Chris Ngige that the Ministry has not requested submission of curriculum vitae of unemployed youths across the country for the purpose of being given employment contrary to what an online medium is making the nation to believe.

Open Letter To Fani-Kayode: What Are Your Real Intentions?

Emmanuel T. Okedeji came up with a counter article to the open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari by Femi Fani-Kayode, the erstwhile aviation minister and an influential opinion-maker. The article deals with corrections of his accusations of the present administration, and serves as the means of warning Mr Fani-Kayode against portraying the Nigerian government as the problem of the nation.



Mr Fani-Kayode, what is your real intention?

PDP to Buhari - Invesigate your cabinet

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate some of his ministers who were accused of corruption before their appointment.

Dansuki re-arrested after release

Sambo Dasuki is not having a Merry Christmas right now.

The embattled former National  Security Adviser was re-arrested yesterday shortly after being released from Kuje prison in Abuja, Daily Trust reports.

2015 Most Vibrant Senators

The year 2015 has come and almost gone, yet the 8th Senate has recorded significant progress, as well as faced a number of challenges.

The distinguished Senators of the 8th National Assembly, under the leadership of Senate President Bukola Saraki have all in one way or the other contributed immensely to the successes and achievements of the 8th Senate thus far and most importantly to the growth and development of Nigeria as a whole.

Below is a list of the ten most vibrant Senators of the year 2015.
These set of Senators have been selected because of either their eloquent contributions on the floor of the Senate Chamber during debates, their meaningful Motions or significant Bills.

APC Executives signatures... allegedly forged

Fresh report has revealed that signature of Tudun Wada ward executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State , who purportedly signed the suspension letter of Senator Shehu Sani from the party were forged.

Biafra Leader's trial suffers setback

On Wednesday, December 23, a Federal High Court presided by Justice Ahmed Mohammed remitted the case file of the federal republic of Nigeria versus Nnamdi Kanu to the chief judge of the court.

Mohammed’s action came after the accused person, Kanu, prior to hearing his plea objected the court’s attempt to preside over allegations against him by the state.

Ben Muray Bruce comments on 2016 national budget

President Muhammadu Buhari’s on Tuesday presentation of the N6.08 Trillion 2016 budget to the National Assembly is still a hot topic.

Kaduna refinery now distributes fuel daily

The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has begun daily production of petrol as speculated few days ago.

Ohi Alegbe, group general manager, group public affairs division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said the plant began production with an initial PMS yield of about 1.5 million litres and  increased its daily yield to 3.2 million litres.

I will not receive fair trial in court - Nnamdi Kanu

There was drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja today, December 23, when Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) made an objection in court.

On calling the case, the court clerk had asked the accused person, Kanu, alongside two others – Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, if they understand English, a procedure normally done before hearings.

Nigeria Army met Decmber deadline - Lia Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged journalists how to behave with the news when Nigeria is at war, saying that Nigeria army has met the deadline on Boko Haram.

Fresh charges awaits Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal Government of Nigerian has slammed fresh criminal charges against leader of Biafra protesters, Nnamdi Kanu, after he was released by a Federal High Court on December 17, 2015.

Kanu’s counsel, Vincent Obeta, said the Federal Government filed the fresh charges on December 18 at the same court that granted him bail.

The fresh six-count charge, Mr. Obeta said, concerns allegations of 
treasonable felony, maintaining an unlawful society and illegal possession of items, among others.

The charges were filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, and signed by the federal Director of Public Prosecution, Mohammed Diri.

The allegations include a plot by Mr. Kanu and some persons now at large to cause crises that might force the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to concede certain parts of Nigeria to a purported Biafra nation.

According to Premium Times report, Mr. Kanu was also alleged to have been maintaining unlawful society and retaining items belonging to IPOB, among others.

The allegations, the charges said, contain offences punishable under sections 41 (C), and 63 of the criminal code act; as well as section 47(2) (a) of the Customs and Excise Management Act.

The other two persons jointly accused in the fresh charges are Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi.

FG queries use of Ladder in Bauchi Airport

Senator Hadi Sirika – Minister of State for Aviation yesterday gave directives for an immediate investigation into the use of ladder by Aero Contractors Airlines on its chartered flight at the Bauchi Airport which went viral on Saturday.

Tinubu calls Nigeria hell

According to Tinubu, the fuel subsidy exercise came with “many demons”. He said:“In a perfect world, I wish we could sanitize the subsidy regime and thus continue with it.

“However, I have reached the conclusion that there are too many demons in the system for that hell to be turned into heaven.”

Tinubu to Mr President - Remove fuel subsidy now

According to Tinubu, the fuel subsidy exercise came with “many demons”. He said:“In a perfect world, I wish we could sanitize the subsidy regime and thus continue with it.

“However, I have reached the conclusion that there are too many demons in the system for that hell to be turned into heaven.”

Father brethes last on petrol

A commercial motorcyclist simply identified as Ishaya slumped and died while on a queue at the NNPC petrol station in Kubwa, Abuja yesterday December 17th.

Petrol shall go below N87 in January - NNPC

The pump price of petrol may sell for less than the current official price of N87 per litre before the end of the first quarter of 2016, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has revealed.

The announcement is coming on the heels of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, KRPC, resuming production of petroleum products beginning from today (Saturday).

UN intends peace for syria

U.N. Security Council members unanimously approved a U.N. resolution Friday endorsing a peace process for Syria including a cease-fire and talks between the Damascus government and the opposition, but the draft makes no mention of the most contentious issue — the future role of Syrian President Bashar Assad.