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Lagos  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Lagos government, yesterday, announced a 2-night traffic diversion from 12:00 midnight till 5:00 am in the state.  The government, in a statement issued and signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Proctor House Company Limited,Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said that there would be diversion of traffic at  Alaka inward Stadium Flyover Bridge and Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by the Fire Station. The statement said the closure begins from Friday 29th to Saturday 30th December, 2023 for the installation of truck barriers. He said consequently, motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road were to make use of the service lane from Alaka via National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to continue their journeys. Osiyemi stated that motorists from Eko Bridge via Costain and those from Apapa Road going through Iponri were also advised to make use of Iponri Estate road to link Bode Thomas via Adeniran

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Bayelsa Government has summoned the newly wedded four-year old bride and her 54 years  her husband for questioning. Both allegedly involved in a marriage in  Akeddei community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. They got married on December 26th, a day after Christmas. The government’s intervention is coming on the heels of media reports of a December 26 marriage between the ‘bride’ and a 54 years old. In a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Yenagoa on Saturday and jointly signed by Dr. Dise Ogbise-Goddy, Chairman, Gender Response Initiative Team (GRIT) Bayelsa and Mr Paniebi Jacob, Director, Child Development in the  Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Social Development, the government expressed displeasure at the incident, describing as too bad. It expressed concern over the “illegal marriage” based on tradition and customs, saying that it was repugnant to natural justice, equity and go

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Defence Headquarters says  its has achieved tremendous success  a gainst terrorists, bandits and other criminal suspects across the nation in the year 2023  The Army Chief of Defence Staff(CDS), Major General, Christopher Gwabin Musa, said this in Abuja,  during the end of year briefing on troops operational activities from January to December 2023. Represented by the Director,  Defence Media Operation (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, Musa noted that major security threats within the year 2023 were terrorism, armed banditry, kidnapping, oil theft, secessionist agitations and farmers-herders clashes.” He said “Troops neutralized 6,886 terrorists and other criminal elements in the outgoing year. They arrested 6,970 suspects, rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered 3,320 assorted weapons and 39,075 assorted ammunition. He said the troopsv recovered 100,316,600 litres of crude oil, 60,339,426 litres of AGO, 3,465,450 l

Bandits bombed three electricity transmission towers belonging to Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Confirming the attack in a statement,the TCN noted that the destroyed towers are located along Maiduguri – Damaturu transmission lines. Ndidi Mbah,the General Manager, Public Affairs,who signed the statement,saidan official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was also killed in the attack. “The Transmission Compnay of Nigeria TCN hereby confirms the destruction of three of its towers along Maiduguri – Damaturu Transmission Line with explosives yesterday 28th December, 2023. “In addition to the destruction of the three towers, the very sad incident also cost the life of an NSCDC officer. “It’s truly another very sad day for us at TCN, with this incident, especially with the loss of life of the NSCDC official. “TCN commiserates with the family of the deceased and the NSCDC for this very sad and shocking incident” reads the statement in parts. Like 224   Dislike 28

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Bandits, yesterday, bombed three electricity, yesterday, bombed three transmission towers belonging to Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The destroyed towers are located along Maiduguri- Damaturu transmission lines. The General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement signed and made available to the media, said the attacks were the handorks of bandits, based on the explosives damaged the towers. According to her, an official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was also killed in the attack. “The Transmission Compnay of Nigeria TCN hereby confirms the destruction of three of its towers along Maiduguri – Damaturu Transmission Line with explosives yesterday 28th December, 2023. “In addition to the destruction of the three towers, the very sad incident also cost the life of an NSCDC officer. “It’s truly another very sad day for us at TCN, with this incident, especially with the loss of life

Dangote Refinery gets 4 million barrels of crude oil before  end of  year The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) may provide Nigerians with a new year gift in January 2024. The gift, sources close to the National Oil Company ( NOC) is in form of mechanical completion of Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Plant. If   might surprise Nigerians with a New Year gift, as there are plans to ensure that the Mechanical Completion of Warri Refinery and Petrochemical is achieved by the end of January 2024, a source close to NNPC disclosed to Business Standards.  This would be followed by a test run of the plant in February and by the second quarter of 2024, the refinery would start operations fully, the source said. According to the source, the NNPCL and its management have determined that both Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries will be up and working at least by the first half of Next year. By this, he said, the country’s dependence on importation of Petrol would have greatly reduc

CBN's Headquarters By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has passed a vote of confidence on the nation's deposit insurance banks, saying that they are safe and sound.  The bank, in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi-Ali, Hakama and made available to the media including the  News Mirror, an online publications, said the reports insinuating that the Federal Government is about to take over some  CBN-supervised financial institutions in the country, stating they are not true.  “For the avoidance of doubt, Nigerian banks remain safe and sound. The CBN encourages the public to continue their regular activities without being alarmed by reports that have not emanated from the CBN about the health status of Nigerian banks. “The CBN is fully equipped to carry out its statutory duty of upholding a stable financial system in Nigeria. We assure the general public and depositors about the safety of thei

CBN's Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  Barely few days after his bail from Kuje Correctional Center,  the immediate past Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has described his arrest and subsequent detention by the Federal Government as malicious and  falsely made.  In his reactions to the publications released by the Punch Newspaper and Premium Times online news platforms, the ex- CBN's helsman said a certain report credited to Punch and Premium News and  prepared by a Mr. Jim Obazee, who was appointed by the President as a private investigator was false.  Emefiele said: " I have gone through the publications, and I say boldly that the contents of the said publications are false, misleading and calculated to disparage my person, injure my character and to serve the selfish interest of the private investigator".  He said that his lawyers, due to the fact the matter has been submitted to the cour

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says that it has mechanically completed the rehabilitation of Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). The nation's oil company began rehabilitation of the refinery two years ago, while at the same time, promised to complete its by 31st December 2023. The Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, said as of December 15th, 2023, 84.4% of Area 5 Plant, a key component of the Refinery, and 77.4% of the entire rehabilitation project have been completed. “In our quest to ensure that this refinery is re-streamed to continue to deliver value to Nigerians, we made a promise that we will reach a mechanical completion of phase one of the rehabilitation project by the end of December and get the other plants running in 2024. Today, we have kept those commitments,” Kyari stated. The GCEO commended NNPC's staff and the EPCIC contractors for doing a g

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  Angola, one of the largest oil producers in Africa will depart from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) soon.  Being th e second largest oil producer of crude oil in Africa after Nigeria, the country holds the record as one of huge exporter of the product in Africa. News Mirror gathered that the announcement was conveyed by Angolan oil minister Diamantino de Azevedo. on Thursday, following the 10th session of the council of ministers under Angolan President Joao Lourenco.  This comes in the wake of OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, reducing Angola’s oil output target for the upcoming year as part of a series of production cuts announced at the latest ministerial meeting.  This move by Angola reflects its response to the oil cartel’s decision to decrease the country’s oil output target for the following year. In October 2023, Angola’s crude oil production was reported at 1,172,000 barrels per day (bpd), which was an

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The House of Representative says that it would investigate the loss of over $60 billion revenue due to inflated cash calls by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Joint Venture Agreements.  Also, the House has  mandated relevant committees to conduct a thorough probe of all NNPCL Joint Venture operations in order to  determine income and cash call costs due to each partner and also know whether due process and diligence were followed on the issue. The resolutions were passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. John Chika Okafor on the floor of the plenary on Wednesday. Hon. Okafor,who moved the motion said NNPCL on behalf of the Federal Government operates Joint Ventures and related agreements with private oil companies in both oil and gas sectors, with the aim of providing sustainable revenue and further enhance the economic development of the nation. He noted that that the NNPCL, as representatives of t

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade No fewer than twenty four lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule as Speaker on Wednesday(yesterday) withdrew their impeachment process on the Governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had on October 30 this year,  attempted an impeachment on the state Goveror, a development, which sparked  leadership tussle in the House.  Two of the members namely Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and Rt. Hon Ehie Edison had been at loggerheads over the speakership of the house. Four lawmakers loyal to the Governer following the failed impeachment attempt, convened and impeached Amaewhule from the position of the Speaker and elected Edison the new Speaker. This was as a State High Court presided over by Justice M.W. Danagogo recently recognised Edison as the authentic Speaker of the House. A statement signed by Martins Wachukwu,

Egbin plant By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Nigeria has lost 676(MW)  megawats of electricity, due to the maintenance works, which are been carried on Egbin Power Plant, the News Mirror reports have said.  By this, some parts of the country, as usual are witnessing power failure, pending the time major faults are rectify on the plant  According to a notice issued by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) the plant was shut down as at 11:13 hours of 18th December 2023, to allow the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) to maintain a linking gas pipeline supplying gas to Egbin Power Station. The report said that the station will be shut down for three day Monday, the company stated. “This means a reduction of 676MW of bulk power generated into the nation’s grid for 3 days and consequently the quantum of bulk power available to be delivered to distribution companies load centers nationwide for the period”, TCN explained.  

Apabio  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Senate President Godswill Akpabio, yesterday (Thursday) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital. It was learnt that Akpabio slumped while seeing President Bola Tinubu off, a report by Sahara reporters showed. Tinubu and other dignitaries had gathered at the Congress Hall of the hotel for a Colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President in Abuja. Sources told the online newspaper that Akpabio was briefly stabilized before being taken to the hospital. “Senate President Akpabio collapsed today after his 61st birthday colloquium in Abuja while seeing the President off. “He was briefly stabilised before being rushed to the NNPC hospital in Abuja where he was wheeled into a special room on a stretcher,” one of the sources said. “He has remained at the hospital.” At the event, President Tinubu said the executive and legislative arms of government would jointly tackle the challenges confron

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)  has a generated a total sum of N4.5 trillion revenue as at October this year, its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari said this in Abuja. He spoke yesterday ( Wednesday) during an  interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. According to Kyari, the NNPCL generated the N4.5 trillion as revenue for the federation for 2023 as at October. He said better days were ahead, adding that reforms contained in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for the oil sector had placed the company at par with its peers across the globe. “The NNPC Limited that as a creation of the National Assembly, requires that that the company  conducts its business transparently in line with provisions of the law. “And to create value for shareholders, and not to lose money, and also to continue to add value and pay dividends to shareholders. I’m glad to inform you Mr Chairman and Distinguished Senators, that as at October, we are able t

Late Dr John  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has announced the death of a former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, at the age of 84. The Company 's Chief Corporate Communications  Mr Olufemi O. Soneye, in a statement on Thursday, described the deceased as a quintessential administrator and oil & gas industry professional. He added that Dr. John who succeeded the late Dr Aret Adams between April 1990 to June 1992 was the 5th GMD of NNPC.  “He was also a Non-Executive Director, South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO), Executive Chairman, Hydropec Engineering Services Ltd., and former Non-Executive Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., among other positions. “On behalf of the entire NNPC Ltd. Management and Staff, the GCEO, Mr Mele Kyari, extends the Company’s hear

Queque in fuel filling station in Lagos  The World Bank says Nigerians will pay N750 per litre of Premium Motoring Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as fuel, if prices are truly not reflecting cost and the current exchange rate.  Recall that the rate is rose to  N796 today Thursday from its lowest price of  N447  in January 2th January this year. The local currency ( Naira) has for sometime been fluctuating against United States dollar.  Speaking during his presentation of Nigeria's Development Update, December 13th edition in Abuja, the bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert said in paper titled: Turning The Corner (From Reforms&  Renewed Hope, To  Eesults)’ and delivered in Abuja, that the Federal Government may still be paying for fuel subsidy, considering that fuel prices are currently not cost-reflective in the country. He said, “It does seem like petrol prices are not fully adjusting to market conditions so that hints at the partial return of the subsidy,

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade.  The planned unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Federal Government, portends great dangers as stakeholders would be in  fear and tredipation if it is allow to take place,  the President, Nigeria Labour Congres(NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has said.  In a statement signed by NLC and made available to News Mirror, the labour leader picked holes in the exercise, saying it would not bring any benefit to Nigerians. According to him, the issue implies that the country cannot controll, regulate and guarantee the safety of the nation’s grid system at all times,  adding that the idea behind the so-called plans to restructure the transmission segment of the nation's electricity sector is equal to semantic spoken before and during the failed privatisation exercise of the industry. The main motive, he said, behind the plans for the proposed restructuring is non other than to prepare the TCN for eventual take over by

CBN's headquarters, Abuja  Few Naira Notes By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the current cash scarcity in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and other major cities  across the country was caused by hoarders.  Its  Acting Director in charge of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Didi, told reporters that some persons are hoarding the Naira due to  challenges experienced during the Naira redesign project. According to her, the apex bank was not only monitoring the situation, but had released sufficient cash to its branches across the country for onward distribution to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs.  She noted  that the currency in circulation had  increased from N1trilion in February 2023 to over N3.4 Trillion as of December 11, 2023.  This, according to her, indicated that there was sufficient cash in circulation, except that the cash was in the hands of individuals who were apprehensive due to their previous experiences. She emp

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Nigerian Army, 6 Division, says four of its personnel on routine escort duty for an oil servicing company in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State were killed by unknown gunmen while on duty. The military force, in a statement, signed  on Tuesday, by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Divisional Army Public Relations, Major Danjuma Jonah, said that two oil workers’ whereabouts are yet unknown.. He said two of the slain soldiers were attacked at Emesu junction, along Aminigboko – Emughan road in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of the state.  He further said that the assailants, following the unfortunate incident, allegedly escaped through the Emesu waterside, using the Orashi River, adding that troops of the Division were currently combing the area to fish out the perpetrators, as well as ensure that the missing oil workers were found. Danjumah said, “Troops of 5 Battalion on routine escort duty for an oil servicing compan

Gbobo By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Shall Gas Limited (SNG) will continue to collaborate with manufacturers and other stakeholders in the industry in order to find lasting solution to current challenges  facing the supply of domestic gas to them, its Managing Director, Mr. Ralph Gbobo, has said. He said this during in Lagos during the  manufacturing equipment and raw material expo, organized by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria( MAN) recently. According to him, the company's commitment to provide manufacturing and industrial customers with clean, reliable, low-cost alternative to liquid fuel is strong, adding that the firm is ready to  assist in building a stronger Nigerian economy.  He said:”Immediate implementation, at zero cost to government, of initiatives such as enforcing discipline and transparency in the gas transportation network operation, enforcing contractual terms across the gas value chain and implementing the Network Code, and enforcemen

Akeredolu  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu yesterday, handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.  This follows his critical health conditions and the urgent need to fly him abroad for immediate medical attention.  Earlier,  the Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tiinubu, has issued a directive to Ondo State House of Assembly to commence procedures on how to hand over the reins of government to Akeredolu' s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa without conditions.  In a statement  issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde, the state will expedite actions on the matter in order to ensure quick recovery of the governor. Akeredolu will be embarking on medical leave tomorrow, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his treatment. “During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties,” the statement obtain

2023 CAF Awards: Super Falcons Emerged Team Of The Year By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons, has won the National Team Of the Year during the 2023 Confederation of African Football award in Marrakesh, Morocco. This followed the team's impressive showing at the World Cup earlier in the year. The Falcons were knocked out of the competition in the round of 16 at the hands of England after losing on penalty shootouts. Before the defeat, the Super Falcons did not lose a match in their three group games. They drew Olympic champions Canada, shock co-hosts Australia, and settled for a point against the Republic of Ireland.

Late Bello  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade A popular broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. Bello, who was well known on the Network News at 9pm, passed on in the early hours of yesterday, Monday. She was said to have served as a General Manager of the NTA Parliament before she retired in May 2022. Details about her death are still sketch at the time of writing this report. It was gathered that funeral prayer would be held for her at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, today. The late Bello was known to have worked alongside veterans like Cyril Stober, Eugenia Abu, among others. She was most recognized for her critical role as one of the top newsreaders on NTA Network News at 9 PM in the 1990s and early 20s. In a statement, the family broke the devastating news, saying, “Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive Hajia Aishat Bello Mustapha, our mother. You really are a very kind person

Osimhen during the awards ceremony award in  Marrakesh, Morocco  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award. He won the award ahead of  Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, among others.

NCC's EVC/ CEO, Dr Maida  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  Nigeria will simultaneously welcome two more submarine cables soon, with a view to aid connectivity in the country. While one of the cables will be in Lagos, the second cable is going to be in Akwa-Ibom state. The cables will ensure that those not yet connected are connected and further enhancing their usage at affordable rates.  Submarine cables are primarily used by operators  the telecommunication industry in order to ensure they effective services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who stated this in Lagos, assured investors of the support of the Commission as soon as the tho cables were deployed in the country. He said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of go

Keyamo and other participants during the signing of Bilateral Agreement in Riyald, Saudi Arabia. By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Nigeria has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to commence direct flights, passengers and cargo movement to Kuwait. Known as Bilateral Sir Services Agreement(BASA) the deal would help in boosting trade, tourism and economic relations with the oil rich State of Kuwait and in a way  impact on Nigeria's economy.  Signed on behalf of Nigeria by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Mr Festus Keysmo during the ongoing International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) Event of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Keyamo noted that the agreement would enhance the desired economic ties and cooperation between the two countries. He said the idea was in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration. He underscored the important role which the Aviation Sector is positioned to play t

Senate  By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade   Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 48 hours ultimatum to the management of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to explain how it spend over  over  $1.8 billion in its purse . Also, the Senate through the Committee is  threatening to “use all instruments available by law to bring the management of NPA to order if it violates the ultimatum. Its Chairman on Public Accounts  Ahmed Wadada Aliyu,  recently in Abuja, said that the NPA management has been unable to clarify on the whereabouts of $ 852, 930, 730, $ 1, 878, 509, .57 belonging to the agency. Berating the Managing Director of the agency over alleged refusal to appear before the panel of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Aliyu bemoaned that a representative who was sent by the NPA to the panel was absent when it was time for the interface. He said: “Nobody is above the law, or would bf allowed to take the institution of the National Assembly

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Extortionists and their allies in airports across the country are in trouble, if the scheme to introduced by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) to fish them out for sanction is anything to by. The FAAN's Managing Director, Mr Kabir Mohammed said this while receiving a delegation of the Abuja Transport and Aviation correspondents led by the Vice Chairman Francisca Ogar at his office in Abuja. The FAAN boss said the development was part of efforts made by the parastaltals, to better better travel experience for passengers, as well as boosting the reputation of the country. Mohammed said ” Because of the complaints on extortion by passengers especially in Lagos airport but it is not limited to Lagos alone,even in Abuja as airport manager I had to tackle some of those issues so what ever we want to do in Lagos by using the services of mystery passengers to help tackle that, as time goes on wherever we have the same issues

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Nigeria Customs Service, the Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has innugurated new chairpersons and members of its four companies. Adeniyi, during the innuguration ceremony in Lagos urged the member to be loyal and of good standing to the paramilitary institution and the country in order to make the nation's proud of the agency.  In a statement signed and made available to the media by the Chief Superintendent of Customs, National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, Adeniyi said that the companies comprise of  Customs Service Technical & Hanger Services Limited, Nigeria Customs Service Training & Hotels Limited, Nigeria Customs Service Hospital Limited, and Nigeria Customs Broadcast Network Limited. The CGC, in the statement, said that the registration of the firms constitutes part of the agenda to improve the well-being of Officers. “The registration of the companies that have been mentioned constitutes part o

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and security personnel have uncovered an illegal oil refining warehouse in Mabushi, opposite the Mobile filling station on Ahmadu Bello way in Abuja. Mukhtar Galadima, the Director of the Department of Development Control, FCTA, disclosed that the illegal refining site was discovered during the city cleaning exercise. Three to four plots designated for commercial purposes were identified as locations where oil and diesel were being adulterated and circulated to other parts of the city. Galadima stated that the city sanitation task force would examine the legal provisions and make recommendations to the FCT Administration for further actions regarding the plots used for these illicit activities. While no arrests were made, items used in the illegal refining process were impounded. “During the continuation of our city sanitation exercise in Mabushi opposite Mobile filling station on Ahmadu way, we discovered an illegal refi

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, has continued its winning streak both on and off the pitch, as he bagged the Italian Footballers’ Association Footballer of the Year for his stellar showing with Neopolitans last season. The award ceremony held on Monday night, also had other accolades, including the team of the year, coach of the year, club of the year, and goal of the season. Osimhen’s 26 goals were instrumental in helping the Partenopei win their first Scudde in 33 years. This feat has also seen the Nigerian nominated for many awards, including the FIFA Best and Balon d’Or. The Super Eagles striker also included in the Serie team of the year alongside Mike Maignan, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kim Min-jae, Andrea Bastoni, Theo Hernández, Stanislav Lobotka, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolo Barella, Rafael Leão, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Despite a tougher start to the 2023-24 campaign and recent struggles with injury, Osimhen has continued his impr

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) has apprehended a suspected thief in the course of conducting a raid on its facilities last month ( November).. The development is a  a significant move against energy theft. The suspect named Opafola Abiodun lives at No. 18 Mopa Road, Kaduna.  In a statement signed by the Head Corporate communications of the company, Abdulaziz Abdullahi, the company alleged that Abiodun had been tapping electricity from the 11KV Leventis Feeder and was caught in an external by-pass on meter number 04190482713. According to the Head of Unit, Non-MD Metering, Mr. U.A. Gumel, Opafola was disconnected from the power supply on Sept. 28, and charged ₦104,823. The booking letter, duly acknowledged by Abubakar with GSM: 07056646853 on November 29, serves as a legal document confirming the charges, Gumel said. Gumel also pointed out that instead of settling the outstanding amount, Abiodun resorted to illegal rec