The Nigerian government has again denied allegations that it is colluding with France to destabilise its neighbour, Niger. The Nigerian Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, issued a statement on Thursday describing the allegation as “unfounded” and “counterproductive.” He said Nigeria respects the sovereignty of individual countries and is focused on tackling terrorism within its borders. … Read more
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) of failing to remit oil revenues to the Nigerian government for over five months. Mr Soludo spoke during an event at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State capital. A video clip which showed the governor making … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $180,300 and 53 vehicles recovered from fraudsters who swindled Canadian victims to the Canadian authorities. A representative of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Nasser Salihou, received the assets at a handover ceremony held at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Friday. EFCC chairman Ola … Read more
The Nigerian government said on Monday that it has no plan to host foreign military bases within its borders. Information Minister Mohammed Idris described as “false alarms” the suspicion among observers that the government was considering approving military bases for the US and France following their ejection from neighbouring Niger. Putschists in Niger who carried … Read more
The Nigerian government on Friday said four International Oil Companies (IOCs) will divest from a total of 26 oil blocks in the country. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, said the proposed oil blocks belong to Nigerian Agip Oil Company, ExxonMobil (Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited), EQUINOR and Shell (Shell Petroleum … Read more
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Bello Adoke on Friday offered some insights into losses he suffered while facing prosecution by the Nigerian government in the last four years. His remarks came after he was exonerated of money laundering charges by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The acquittal … Read more
The Nigerian government has flagged off a N40 billion mass metering project to end the era of estimated billings in the Nigerian Army formations nationwide. Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communication and media relations to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. “The Federal government has begun the … Read more
From threat by Ohanaeze Ndigbo against the Nigerian government to squabble in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-east, the past week was eventful in the region. It was the fourth week of February 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region: Security agencies raid terrorist camp in South-east … Read more
The Supreme Court’s failure to release certified true copies of its judgment on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a violation of the Nigerian Constitution, Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to the IPOB leader, has said. The Supreme Court had, on 15 December 2023, ordered a continuation of Mr Kanu’s terrorism … Read more
The Nigerian government has listed key demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it has met. The demands by the union had resulted in years of incessant strikes, leading to the shutdown of Nigerian public universities for months at various times. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, a professor, on Thursday listed … Read more
