Tag: nigerian energy

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ramp up activities around production and productivity to tackle Nigeria’s economic woes. Obasanjo disclosed this in a statement by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday, quoting the ex-president as having spoken at a Colloquium: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out of the…

  The Katsina police command has confirmed that bandits attacked three villages in Bakori Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 11 people.  Police spokesman Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu announced this in a statement on Sunday. “We are aware of a misleading report making the rounds, especially on Facebook, that bandits attacked three villages in Bakori…

Former Emir of Gaya. While the dethroned Emir of Kano is struggling with accepting his dethronement, another former Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, has expressed his acceptance of his removal, saying it’s a divine decree. The ex-Emir is one of the five top traditional leaders impacted by the annulment of the law that…

Olu of Warri. The entire household of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 CFR as a first cousin of his and a Prince of Warri is alleged to have been killed at the Ajayi Crowder University, Ede in Oyo State. Prince Alex with his mom. According to information available to “News Platform“,…

Bianca Ojukwu. Former beauty queen and wife of late Biafra warlord, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is celebrating again and this time, she is celebrating because one of her sons, Afamefuna had made her proud by bagging a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of North Texas, USA. Afamefuna Ojukwu. The very elated Bianca took to…

Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 48-year-old Paris, France-bound businessman, Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze for ingesting 111 wraps of cocaine, which he excreted after days of observation in the agency’s custody following his arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja. Okechukwu who also claims he…

Tony Elumelu & Oliver Alawuba. Shareholders of Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, have praised the board, management and staff of the Bank on the impressive performance recorded over the past years and especially in 2023, culminating in the payout of N78.7bn as final dividend for the 2023 financial year. The shareholders…

  Ribadu & Gwarzo. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has expressed intention to take legal action for defamation against Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Gwarzo mentioned that Ribadu supported Ado Bayero in coming back to Kano. In a formal correspondence, issued by his legal representatives at Aliyu & Musa…

Sanusi, Atiku & Bayero. The action of the Federal Government in deploying soldiers in Kano in the tussle over the throne of the ancient city is an upset to the peace and security of the state, and also in breach of the 1999 Constitution as Amended. In performing their constitutional duties of law making, the…

Logo. As a proudly Nigerian and world-class company, Rite Foods Limited, the leading name in the African food and beverage industry, joins the African continent in celebrating Africa Day 2024.   This year’s theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant…

Adegboyega Awolomo. A fresh crisis is brewing within the Body of Benchers, the apex regulatory body for the legal profession in Nigeria, as the new Chairman, Asiwaju Adegboyega Awolomo SAN, is accused of unilaterally reconstituting all committees without the customary approval of the Board. Awolomo’s decision to dissolve all existing committees and appoint new members,…

Junior Pope & Okwuluora. Media personality, Emmanuel Okwuluora Okoh Onyeka, popularly known as “Okwuluora” has shared reasons why he left the burial ground of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope shortly after arriving. The philanthropist wrote: “The Truth is that I came to Junior Pope’s Bur!al but turned back without stepping down! I was expecting a tea®ful…

Felix Olunkwa. Report reaching “News Platform” says that the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Abia State chapter, Mr. Felix Olunkwa has gone Missing in Abia. According to a family source who confirmed the story to PUO said the NIPR boss had gone to Alaoji Spare Parts Market on Friday to buy something…

Kayode & wife.  Nigerian super eagles player, Kayode Olanrewaju who plays as a forward for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği, has ran a DNA test for his three children and the test result came out positive, showing that his children with his wife are not his. According to the reports, the children belongs to a pastor the wife has…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has been suspended from the party in Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State for alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities. A letter of suspension dated May 14, 2024, and another letter of ratification dated May 15, 2024, both of which…

The traditional leadership crisis in Kano State has taken a new twist as the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly ordered the reinstatement of HRH Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano.  Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam, revealed this in an interview with journalists in Kano The National Security Adviser’s directive to…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. In a statement, which Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, his spokesperson, issued on his behalf, Yusuf accused Ado Bayero of creating tension in the state. “The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last…

Members of the House. With evidence everywhere of their defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Martins Amawhule led members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to FCT Emperor and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike are alleged to be heading to Federal High Court in denial of the fact that…

New Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has named the official squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and then confront Benin Republic away from home during the international window of June 3–11, in Match Days 3 and 4 of the 2026…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, has declared that its members are on the verge of embarking on a total strike over the failure of the federal government to honour agreements reached with the union. The union also cited as reason for the impending strike, the insistence of some subversive individuals reaping off the government…