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The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has disagreed with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing industrial action and order to some of its branches to cut off gas and crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery without notice and without exhausting the laid-down procedures specified in the relevant trade union acts. It called on the protesting union to lift the order and allow dialogue to lead the way. The Downstream Committee on Petroleum Resources, saddled with legislative oversight on the downstream petroleum sector, lamented the likely economic damage that could…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has told the United States that Abia State seeks partnership rather than aid or handouts. Otti stated this when he received the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Umuahia. He said his administration was eager to collaborate with the U.S. in key sectors of development. The governor expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as an endorsement of his administration’s efforts to reposition the state. “We know that it is not all the time the American Government visits a state. For us, it is…
Our Reporter, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudulent advertisements using his image and likeness without authorisation. In a statement on Saturday, Obi expressed concern over the increasing use of AI-generated images of him by individuals and organisations to promote various products online. He described the practice as unauthorised and fraudulent. “Ordinarily, I would gladly support any genuine endeavour by Nigerians that contributes positively to our nation and to the people involved, but not without authorisation,” Obi said. The former Anambra State governor explained that while some of the…
The Aba Independent Power Project, developed by Geometric Power—Nigeria’s only integrated electric power company—has been described as world-class by the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills. Ambassador Mills gave this assessment on Friday after leading a team of senior American embassy officials on a tour of the company’s facilities in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, Abia State’s commercial hub. “This is world-class, reflecting the kind of innovation and commitment needed to address Nigeria’s energy challenges,” Mills said. The delegation inspected several facilities, including turbines supplied by General Electric, the world’s oldest and largest electricity equipment manufacturer based in the…
Our Reporter, Abuja In a ruling that escalates the long-running terrorism trial of Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed his no-case plea, compelling him to mount a defense against charges of treasonable felony and terrorism. The decision, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came alongside a directive for the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to assemble an independent panel within eight days to evaluate Kanu’s deteriorating health status, addressing mounting concerns over his ability to stand trial. Kanu, has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS)…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has been conferred with Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States, in recognition of his contributions to leadership and governance. Obi announced the honour on Friday, September 25, after participating in a series of events marking the Black Congressional Week in Washington, DC, with a special focus on Georgia State engagements. The former Anambra State governor revealed that his day began with the Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception at the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room. The event, hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Abakaliki Division of the Federal High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of legal practitioner, Sampson Imeze Ekigbo, awarding him ₦22 million in damages and costs against the Nigerian Correctional Service and four other respondents. The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Hillary Oshomah in suit number FHC/AI/FHR/11/2025, arose from a fundamental rights enforcement action filed by Ekigbo on January 30, 2025. Background Ekigbo was brutally assaulted on November 26, 2024, at Harriz Filling Station, Abakaliki, by two officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, identified as Mr. Ifeanyi Nwovu and Mr. Ogwuma Chidi. The…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, Benjamin Nworie, has begun consultations over his intention to contest the chairmanship position of Ishielu Local Government Area in the forthcoming council election. Nworie, a veteran journalist and newspaper publisher, said his aspiration was driven by the long-standing marginalisation of the old Ezzagu zone in the council’s leadership. Speaking after meeting with some stakeholders and groups, he stressed that, in the spirit of fairness, equity, and justice, the chairmanship should return to the zone, which has not produced the council chairman in over…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has been ordered to, within eight days, constitute a team of medical experts to ascertain the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who gave the order on Friday, held that the report from the medical experts should be submitted to the court within eight days. The court held that the report would assist it in deciding on an application filed by Kanu, who is facing a seven-count terrorism charge, to be transferred to the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of Enugu State for their foresight, courage, and dedication. He noted that the journey of Enugu was not without challenges — from its early days as Nigeria’s coal city to becoming the administrative hub of the old Eastern Region, and today, an emerging destination for investment and innovation. Mbah made the remarks on Thursday at the 34th anniversary celebration of the creation of Enugu State, organised by the Enugu State Development Association (ESDA) at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural…