Author: tolu

The Federal Government has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) lacks the funds to repair and replace the country’s aging pipelines. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, made this revelation at the Energy and Labour Summit 2024 in Abuja. Lokpobiri emphasized the need to address pipeline vandalism and evacuation issues, stating that the pipelines, built in the 1960s and 1970s, have expired and are easily susceptible to damage. He noted that even if production increases, evacuation remains a significant problem. The minister advocated for public-private partnerships to fix the pipelines, citing the need for private…

Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO of Telegram, was taken into custody at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV reported. Durov, who was traveling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating criminal activities. The French authorities are investigating Telegram’s potential involvement in criminal activities, but details of the case remain scarce. The French Interior Ministry and police declined to comment on the matter. Telegram has not responded to requests for comment on Durov’s detention. The company’s silence…

The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) have dismissed the recent Africa Polling Institute poll results, which projected the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the leading party in the upcoming September 21 governorship election. According to Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, APC Publicity Secretary, the poll’s accuracy is questionable due to the lack of transparency in the indices used to conduct the survey. “The report of the institute cannot pass the accuracy test… The campaign we have done in Edo and the number of persons we have spoken to in the 192 wards and 18 local…

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in an acting capacity, pending Senate confirmation. Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, taking over from retired Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 70 on August 22. The swearing-in ceremony marks the beginning of a new era for the Nigerian judiciary, with Justice Kekere-Ekun expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to bear in leading the country’s judicial arm. Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is in an acting capacity, pending confirmation by the Senate, as…

Nigerian music fans are shocked as the ongoing feud between Davido and Dammy Krane has escalated, with Dammy Krane accusing Davido of orchestrating his illegal arrest. Dammy Krane took to his X handle to reveal his ordeal, claiming that Davido had paid the police to arrest him on false charges of crypto scams. He lamented, “If anything happens to me, @davido should be held responsible. Oppressor @davido has paid them to arrest me.” The duo’s rift began in 2023 over an alleged debt, with Davido labeling Dammy Krane as ungrateful. Since then, the online jabs have continued, with Dammy Krane…

Tragedy has struck in Sokoto State as the abducted district head of Gatawa, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, has died in bandits’ captivity. The monarch’s death was confirmed by a family source, who attributed it to the non-payment of the ransom demanded by the bandits. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and the government of Sokoto State, lamenting the “heinous act of violence” that led to the monarch’s demise. Atiku emphasized the need for enhanced security measures to protect citizens’ lives and property. In a recent video, the monarch appealed to the Sokoto State Government,…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle to enhance productivity and quality service delivery. This move aims to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to the people of Plateau State. According to the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere, the reshuffle involves the swapping of portfolios between two commissioners. Mr. Noel Nkup, formerly in charge of Water Resources and Energy, will now head the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Conversely, Mr. Bashir Datti, the previous commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy.…

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is detained by the Nigeria Police. This comes after Ajaero was invited by the police over allegations of terrorism financing. The NLC held an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at its headquarters on Tuesday morning to discuss the police invitation. The NEC resolved that Ajaero should honor the invitation but sought an extension of time through their legal adviser. Comrade Ado Kabiru Sani, Deputy President of the NLC, directed workers to be on standby for further directives in case of…

Following Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca hailed the Citizens as the best team in the world. Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scored the goals that gave Pep Guardiola’s side a comfortable win at Stamford Bridge, leaving Chelsea to regroup for their next Premier League match. Despite the loss, Maresca was impressed with his team’s performance, stating, “I think the performance was good. We competed against the best team in the world. For parts of the game, we were at the same level. For parts, we were better.” The Blues will aim to return to…

Former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has pledged to assist the Nigerian government in the ongoing legal dispute with Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Limited, over the seizure of presidential jets. Daniel’s media office stated, “As a patriotic elder statesman, he chooses to thread the patriotic path” in helping Nigeria find a diplomatic solution to the issue. The dispute stems from a failed contract initiated in 2007 by the Ogun State government during Daniel’s tenure, which led to the seizure of three presidential jets in France. The statement read, “Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel would rather engage in helping Nigeria……