The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has responded to recent claims regarding the financing of his children’s education and his integrity in office, insisting that the allegations are misleading and ill-timed. In a detailed statement, Ahmed said the allegations “necessitated this response, not because…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday, warned that any attempt to interfere with Wednesday’s National Day of Protest and mourning could spark a nationwide indefinite strike. Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, said in a statement that the union had received intelligence suggesting that unscrupulous agencies and desperate political hirelings might try to infiltrate or violently…
Nigeria is advancing a major military modernisation initiative with a landmark procurement of 24 Italian-built M‑346FA fighter jets from Italian aerospace and defence firm Leonardo S.p.A., marking the largest single military aircraft acquisition in West African history. The deal, valued at approximately €1.2 billion, includes long-term maintenance and support provisions through Leonardo and represents a strategic…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has announced the discovery of a massive cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts following a decisive joint security operation carried out in the state. The governor disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday, stating that the operation was the outcome of over a week of sustained,…
The Senate has passed the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), paving the way for President Bola Tinubu to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, estimated at ₦54.4 trillion, later this week. The passage followed the consideration and debate of a report presented by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance,…
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has terminated the appointments of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to restructure governance in the state. The decision was announced on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who said the move was aimed at revamping the administration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in line…
TikTok content creator, Elizabeth Amadou also known as Jarvis, has confirmed that she has ended her relationship with fellow influencer and livestreamer, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller, while appealing to the public to stop mocking him following his recent car crash during a livestream. Jarvis made the disclosure in a live video shared online…
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has submitted a petition against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), accusing him of corruption and financial impropriety. In the petition submitted on December 16, through his lawyer,…
Adeyinka Amos Fatunbi has penned down an emotional message for late beloved wife, Mary Yewande Dolapo Adeyinka (Nee Williams). In an emotional message to mark 6 year remembrance of his wife who died on 19 of December, 2019. Mr Adeyinka described the late wife as an honest, generous and lovely soul whose memory will always…
Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a potential boost following fresh developments surrounding DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage of the qualifiers. DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties in November to secure Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Playoffs. However, reports have since emerged suggesting that the…