NCDMB Pledges Faster Approvals for Oil & Gas Projects, Emphasizes Local
Bonga ,The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will aggressively pursue its role in fast-tracking project approvals within the oil and gas sector, ensuring swift progress and economic benefits, according to Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe. This commitment was made during
Gov Diri @5: Jonathan Performs Groundbreaking of Bayelsa Stadium, Advocates for Athletes’ Welfare Fund
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of a 25,000 capacity stadium at Igbogene in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, as part of activities marking Governor Douye Diri’s 5 years in office. During the ceremony, Jonathan emphasized the need for
Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 12 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 26 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. Over 95,000 liters of stolen crude oil were also seized. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric
NNPCL Discredits Fuel Experiment, Vows Legal Action Against Falsehoods
ABUJA, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has vehemently denied claims circulating in a viral video that its fuel is of poor quality and does not last, labelling the allegations as “baseless” and “entirely unfounded.” The company further announced it will pursue
Mrs. Pinapina Otuaro, mother of Kingsley Otuaro, stepmother of PAP Administrator is Dead
The death has been announced of Mrs. Pinapina Otuaro, the mother of former Delta State Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro, and stepmother of Mr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Mrs Otuaro passed away on February 12, 2025, at 88, following
Ijaw Youths Defend PAP Boss Against ‘Baseless’ Smear Campaign
The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has raised concerns over what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro. The group accused unnamed mischief makers and their sponsors of spreading false allegations of
PDP South-South Zonal Scribe moves against Wike’s ally, rejects Saturday ZEC meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP South-South Zonal Secretary, Chief Felix Omemu has distanced himself from the PDP South-South Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 15th in Benin, Edo State. Omemu’s action is believed to be a calculated action against the
Renowned Cleric, Mensah, Urges Africans to Pray for Progress, Not Destruction
A renowned Ghanaian Cleric, Dr. Otabil Mensah, the founder of and General Overseer, International Central Gospel Church, Accra, has criticised Nigerians and Africans at large that pray mostly against fellow humans, saying true wisdom does not destroy but build. Dr. Mensah, while speaking
Ogale Community Protests Shell’s Oil Spill Amid UK Court Battle for Environmental Justice
Ogale, Dozens of residents from the indigenous Ogale Community in Rivers State, including youths, women, and chiefs, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, barricading a Shell manifold where a recent oil spill overflowed from a containment pit. Clad in black attire, protesters held
Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Speaks Out From Kuje Prison: “Why Tinubu’s Govt Is Targeting Me” Amid N90m Fraud Allegations
ABUJA, Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has expressed gratitude to those who have shown support and concern amidst his current challenges. Yusuf, who was remanded in prison custody over alleged N90 million fraud, disclosed
