NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following corruption allegations levelled against him by Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who also announced that Gbenga Komolafe has exited his role as Chief Executive […]
ADC Begins Nationwide Registration, Congresses Ahead of Future Elections
Muhammad Jibrin Barde a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has announced the launch of a new phase of nationwide party activities, including membership registration, revalidation, and congresses, as part of preparations for upcoming elections. Barde, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, disclosed this during an interview with […]
Tinubu Nominates New Heads for NUPRC and NMDPRA Amid Sector Controversy
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of new nominees to the Senate for confirmation as chief executives of Nigeria’s upstream and downstream petroleum regulatory agencies, following the resignation of the previous leaders amid intensified scrutiny of the sector. In separate letters, the President nominated Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of […]
Nick Reiner Faces First-Degree Murder Charges in Parents’ Deaths
Nick Reiner has been formally charged with the murders of his parents, acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, according to court filings released Tuesday. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges earlier in the day at a press conference. Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder, along with a […]
Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela With Oil Tanker ‘Blockade’ Claim
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced what he described as a “blockade” of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating U.S. pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a lengthy post on social media, Trump claimed that Venezuela is now encircled by an unprecedented U.S. naval presence in the region. “Venezuela is completely surrounded […]
Akpabio Debunks Health Rumours, Presides Over Senate Plenary
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports suggesting that he collapsed and was flown out of the country for medical treatment, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. The Senate President countered the speculation by personally presiding over plenary and releasing photographs showing him actively engaged in Senate proceedings. The rumours, which circulated widely on social media, […]
Turaki-Led PDP NWC Consults Ex-Governors, Ministers on 2027 Plans
The Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a consultative session with forums of former PDP governors and ministers on Tuesday in Abuja, as part of efforts to consolidate control and rejuvenate the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The party remains factionalised, with a rival group led by […]
Tinubu Meets NLC Leaders in Late-Night Bid to Avert Nationwide Protest
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a consultative session aimed at addressing the union’s proposed nationwide protest over rising insecurity. The meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, began around 11:27pm and included NLC President Joe Ajaero, governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Minister of Labour and Employment Nkeiruka Onyejeocha. The NLC had […]
US Places Nigeria Under Partial Entry Restrictions in Expanded Travel Policy
The United States has placed Nigeria on a new list of countries facing fresh entry restrictions following an expanded travel policy announced on Tuesday by President Donald Trump. The decision forms part of a broader Proclamation signed by the US president, introducing new limits on the entry of foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk […]
Japan Ends Megaquake Warning One Week After Strong Northern Quake
Japan lifted its megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast on Tuesday, one week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northern Japan raised concerns about the risk of a larger seismic event, officials said. With the advisory lifted, residents in the affected areas are no longer being asked to take extraordinary precautions such as sleeping […]
