Navy’s Efforts Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production, Says Official
The Nigerian Navy has said the joint efforts of its officers and naval-adjacent security agencies in religiously pursuing cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the recent upshoot in oil production in the country. Commodore Desmond Igbo, Commander of NNS Pathfinder, made this statement while speaking with journalists at the end […]
Minister Backs Port Harcourt Refinery Revamp Amid Licensing Process
The Port Harcourt Refining Company is currently undergoing various licensing processes following the supply of crude to the plant after its mechanical completion in December 2023. Senior officials at the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited disclosed this on Saturday. Similarly, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), […]
Argentina Wins Copa America
Argentina emerged as the champions of the 2024 Copa América, defeating Colombia 1-0 in a thrilling finale that required extra time to decide the winner. The match was a tense and goalless stalemate until the 112th minute, when Lautaro Martinez, the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, struck the decisive blow. Martinez’s winning goal came […]
Spain Crowned Champions of Europe
Football is a sport that often sparks diverse opinions and debates, but Spain’s triumphant victory at Euro 2024 was a rare moment of universal agreement. The entire football community came together to applaud La Roja’s well-deserved success, as they made history by winning all seven matches without relying on penalties – a feat never achieved […]
PDP Disclaims Involvement in Appeal Against Rivers State High Court Order
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly denied any involvement in an appeal purportedly filed at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, concerning Suit No: PHC/2177/CS/2024. This suit challenges an order from the Rivers State High Court, which prevents the Chief Judge and Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly from acting on […]
Makinde Labels LG Autonomy Verdict a Distraction During Hunger Crisis
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court mandated the Federal Government to transfer funds directly to local council area accounts, a decision hailed as a step towards financial autonomy for local governments. The court also deemed the practice of state governors withholding local government funds as unconstitutional. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, however, has […]
Patience Ozokwor Exposes Reason For Increased Death Rate In Nollywood
Renowned Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, affectionately known as Mama G, has recently shed light on the alarming frequency of deaths among Nollywood actors. Mama G, during her statement, elaborated on her emotional breakdown at the funeral rites of the late comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, held in his hometown in Enugu […]
Rivers State on Edge as Budget Ultimatum Expires
The current political landscape in Rivers State is in limbo as the seven-day Ultimum handed out to Governor Siminilayi Fubara by the fully constituted House of Assembly to resubmit the 2024 budget reaches its deadline this week. The ultimatum, while issued last week on July 8, wasn’t specific if it was seven working days or […]