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Reps to probe allegation of $2.4bn crude oil revenue loss
Abuja, April 11, 2023 – The House of Representatives on Tuesday invited some key federal ministries over alleged loss of $2.4 billion oil revenue loss from illegal sale of 48 barrels in 2015. Some of the officials invited on Tuesday to answer questions are the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed and the Secretary General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Also summoned are the acting Accountant General of the Federation, Sylva Okolieaboh, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), among others. The House ad-hoc committe on oil theft is also …
Hajj Commission to sanction state boards exploiting pilgrims
Abuja, April 11, 2023 – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday threatened to sanction any state pilgrims welfare board charging intending pilgrims beyond the official fares. The commission said the 2023 fare remained less than N3 million, adding that the total Hajj fare remained what it announced on Friday, April 7. It said it was inclusive of local charges for all categories of pilgrims under the state pilgrims welfare agencies. The commission made the clarification in a press statement signed by NAHCON Deputy Director, Information and Publications, …
Peak Milk apologises to CAN over advert
Lagos, April 11, 2023 – FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, manufacturers of Peak Milk, has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for using the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to advertise its product on Good Friday. The company said the advertisement had been withdrawn. It also said it acknowledged the sensitivity of the advertisement “considering the sobriety of the season”. FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria said the advertisement was neither intended to make light of the significance of the season nor to inordinately exploit the unmatched sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Its Executive Director …
NCC can’t regulate social media contents – Danbatta
Abuja, April 10, 2023 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is not within its mandate to regulate the contents on social media. The NCC made the clarification on Monday while responding to a demand from the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN). NCC said in a statement on Monday that the NCSCN, had during a visit to NCC in Abuja, sought the intervention of the Commission to regulate the contents of social media. It said that Reuben Muoka, its Director of Public Affairs, who spoke on behalf …
Labour Party governorship primary for Imo holds April 15
Owerri, April 10, 2023 – The Labour Party will hold its governorship primary for Imo State on Saturday, April 15. Prof.Ukachukwu Awuzie, the Chairman of the Labour Party Management Committee in Imo State, disclosed this to journalists in Owerri on Monday. Awuzie said the national leadership of the party had directed that the primary, which was earlier scheduled for Thursday, April 13, be held on April 15. He saif that the ward delegates election would now take place on Thursday, April 13 to produce the delegates that would participate in …
Group calls for sack, prosecution of INEC boss
Abuja, April 10, 2023 – A group, Free Nigeria Movement, on Monday demanded the sack, arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the improper conduct of the 2023 General Elections. Dr. Moses Paul, its Convener, also called for the cancellation of the presidential election as well as establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Committee in Lagos and other flashpoints of violence during the elections and compensation of all victims of electoral violence. Paul told a press conference in Abuja on Monday that the …
5 killed, 6 hosptalised in bank attack in U.S.
Kentucky (U.S), April 10, 2023 (AFP) – Five people were killed and at least six others hospitalised following a shooting targeting a bank on Monday in downtown Louisville, Kentucky in the United States of America. Police tweeted that calls had come in around 8:30 am (1230 GMT) for an “active aggressor” at the Old National Bank in Louisville, the largest city in the southern state and that officers were on the scene in “minutes.” “Five people have been confirmed to have been killed inside. “At least six were transported to …
Ijaw youths condemn alleged oppression of host communities
Yenagoa, April 10, 2023 – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has condemned the alleged ongoing deprivation and oppression of host communities by some oil multinationals in Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States. Ebilade Ekerefe, its National Spokesman, made the allegation on Monday at a world press conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. He said the Ijaw nation was disturbed by alleged ongoing deliberate deprivation and oppression of indigenes in host communities by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and others. “We are one of the major producers of crude oil in …
Give governorship ticket to Dino Melaye – Kogi women
Lokoja, April 10, 2023 – Some women groups and youths in Kogi State on Monday called on the PDP National Working Committee to give the gubernatorial ticket of the party to Senator Dino Melaye. The women and youths, mostly from Kogi West, held a rally at the premises of state Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lokoja on Monday to press for their demand. Mahmoud Aliyu, their Spokesman and the PDP Legal Adviser in Lokoja Local Government Area, said the group gathered in Lokoja to declare their unalloyed …
Man lynched to death in Akure after killing 4 with car
Akure, April, 2023 -The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a young man who was lynched after his car crushed four persons to death in Akure on Monday. SP Funmilayo Odunlami Omisanya, the Ondo Police Spokesperson, said the suspect was already dead by the time the police got to the scene. The unidentified young man was said to be driving a Toyota car along the road when he suddenly skidded off its lane and rammed into his victims who were riding on motorcycles. Witnesses said sympathisers, who …