In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the dormant Ajaokuta Steel Company, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Steel Development, is contemplating a concession process. This decision, disclosed by the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, during a press interaction in Abuja, is part of a broader strategy to expedite the revival of the…
Recent Security Breaches Ignite Urgency In a bid to address the alarming surge in insecurity, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, convened a crucial meeting with the Service Chiefs in Abuja. This comes in the wake of distressing incidents, notably the brutal killing of two traditional rulers in Oke-Ako and the abduction of school pupils…
In a press briefing held on Wednesday in Abuja, the Federal Government provided an update on the status of the Port Harcourt Refinery Company, assuring the public that the facility is in the final stages of a test run. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, highlighted that while the mechanical aspects have…
President Tinubu’s has taken a decisive step in addressing the prolonged legal disputes surrounding the $1.3bn deepwater OML 245 oil block situated in the southern Niger Delta. In an official directive, the President has instructed key figures, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken…
Vice President Kashim Shettima astounds the nation by revealing Prof. Ishaq Oloyede’s unprecedented achievement as the first Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to generate over N50bn for the Federal Government within a year. Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu at a public engagement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dropped…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has granted approval for approximately 499 licenses for the buying and selling of solid minerals in the year 2023. This announcement was made by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, during his keynote address at the BusinessDay Solid Mineral Conference held in Abuja…
Commendation for Oil Revenue Directive Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to channel all crude oil proceeds into the Consolidated Revenue Fund at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking in Abuja, Ndume emphasized the significance of this…
The Nigeria Police Force executed a successful operation on January 20, 2024, leading to the arrest of Bello Mohammed, a 28-year-old from Zamfara state, in Kaduna. Acting on intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division orchestrated a raid on a hotel in Tafa Area, Kaduna, where Bello was apprehended. The suspect was found…
FCT Minister Takes Firm Stance Against Bail for Kidnappers FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, asserted his uncompromising stance against granting bail to kidnappers during a security town hall meeting at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). He emphasized the need for a united front in addressing the security challenges faced by the territory. The minister…
The FCT Police have successfully apprehended 139 suspected bandits, marking a significant stride in their ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities in the region. Over the course of two weeks, the FCT Police operation not only resulted in the arrest of these individuals but also led to the rescue of 154 hostages who were held…
