The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has welcomed the federal government’s suspension of the planned 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products. He described it as a strategic decision that shields consumers and also supports local production. Suspension Result of Behind-the-Scenes Dialogue Speaking to…
On Friday, 14 out of 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Assembly Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji. This follows a report that 12 lawmakers had passed a vote of no confidence, alleging misappropriation of N50 million. The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, shared the vote of confidence…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that South Korea and the United States (U.S.) finalized a joint fact sheet on trade, defense, and technology. He called the commitments “broad and historic,” aimed at boosting economic and security cooperation. Nuclear Submarines and Defense Cooperation Lee said South Korea will build nuclear-powered submarines with…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports suggesting he called Naval Officer A.M Yerima a fool. He explained that the controversy exaggerates a personal conflict with the Nigerian military. Wike Speaks Out on Controversy During a press briefing, Wike clarified that some individuals are trying to create a false impression of a rift. “I never…
Chief Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra State, is alive and in excellent health, according to a statement from Dr. Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in the state. Dr. Nwosu issued the clarification on Friday in Awka, dismissing circulating claims that Obiano had died in a London hospital. Obiano Reassures Family and Supporters…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This renewal gives him another five years to lead the agency. Marwa first assumed the role in 2021 after serving as the head of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination…
The UK government has introduced a major shake-up of its immigration system. The reform creates a single set of standards for refusing or cancelling visas, with stricter rules for applicants across work, study, and family routes. New Framework Sets Stricter Suitability Standards The Home Office has replaced the old “Part 9: Grounds for Refusal” with…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have continued to make significant gains in the ongoing fight against North East terrorism. Recently, soldiers neutralised nine terrorists and recovered five AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and other logistics items. COAS urges sustained offensive operations According to the spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the operation followed directives from…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has demanded that the Nigerian Navy issue an immediate, unreserved apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This follows his public confrontation with junior naval officer Lieutenant AM Yerima at a Wike land site in Abuja. Additionally, PANDEF emphasized that such incidents undermine civil-military respect. Igali condemns officer’s conduct Speaking…
The United States has introduced a new rule that allows officials to deny immigrant visas based on obesity or special-needs dependents. Many observers see this as another escalation of President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. Rubio Issues New Visa Directive A diplomatic cable shows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructing embassies to consider “conditions…
