The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and TotalEnergies JV have announced a $550 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ubeta Field Development Project. TheHintsNews reports that the Ubeta field discovered in 1964, North-West of Port Harcourt in the eastern part of the Niger Delta would, once on stream, produce about 350MMScf/day of gas and 10,000 BBLS/day of associated liquids, tapping into the vast gas reserves and contributing towards securing gas supply to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye in a statement issued Thursday said the milestone was in line with President Bola…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it planned to take over Rivers State government through the back door as baseless. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement issued Thursday said the current crisis in Rivers state was clearly contrived and executed by Governor Sim Fubara. The ruling party decried that the governor had continued to usurp the legislative power of the Rivers state legislature while contemptuously disregarding valid decisions and orders of courts of competent jurisdiction in critical matters at the root of the crisis in the state.…
The federal government has converted Zaria Hotels in Kaduna State to classrooms and hostels having acquired it as annexure to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. This, government said, was to widen the growth of the institution to achieve its potential. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo gave the hint on Thursday on the sidelines shortly after a familiarisation tour of the institution. The minister stated that the landmass where the hotel was sited was enough for expansion, so the potential for the college, in terms of expansion, was great. He noted that NCAT remained the…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Rivers State has alleged that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere was feeding fat on the political crisis in the State. It also called on Ugochinyere to cease his frequent use of disrespectful language against Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. The coalition noted that it expected Ugochinyere to conduct himself in a manner that befits the title “Honourable”, but he continued to disgrace the green chamber with utterances and actions that are unsuitable to such a high office It added that this interference in another state’s affairs makes him an…
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, recently took to social media to criticise former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who was seen at the airport awaiting a commercial flight. This incident, however, should not have stirred public attention, especially given Charly Boy’s notorious reputation among many Nigerians. Comparing the backgrounds and contributions of Amaechi and Charly Boy reveals stark differences. For those who are discerning, these two figures are worlds apart and incomparable. Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, is well-known for his significant contributions to infrastructure, including roads and bridges, as well…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has said that the ongoing challenges posed by Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, creasing inflation, and multi-dimensional poverty aggravating the security situation in the country. He disclosed this Wednesday during his meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors, Commandants and Commanders at NAF Headquarters, Abuja. Abubakar in a statement issued Wednesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, AVM Edward Gabkwet lamented that the upsurge in coup d’etat in the West African sub-region as well as the withdrawal of some nations from the Economic Community…
The Rivers state Assembly has commenced the screening of those nominated as chairmen and members of the local government Caretaker committee in the state. TheHintsNews reports that some youths loyal to the Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike from office. But in a notice by the Clerk of the House, Dr. G. M. Gillis-West, a copy of which was obtained by TheHintsNews said the screening would start by 8:00 a.m. He said the screening was in pursuant pursuant of Section 95 of the Rivers State Local Government Law, No. 5 of 2018. …
A group, the Democracy Watch Network (DWN) has berated the Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly deploying armed thugs to harass, intimidate and forcibly remove 23 local government chairmen from office. TheHintsNews reports that some youths loyal to the governor on Tuesday evicted the elected chairmen and destroyed government properties after Governor Fubara’s address. The group in a statement issued Wednesday by its Coordinator, Godfrey Titus described the governor’s action as a brazen assault on democracy, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. It added that Fubara…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reconstituting tertiary institutions’ governing councils. The President of NANS, Pedro Chibuzor in a statement issued Wednesday said Nigerian students are immensely grateful toTinubu for taking prompt action to appoint worthy academicians, technocrats, and experienced politicians into the councils. The students’ body noted that by the appointment of about 200 academicians and 100 professors/PHD into the Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Councils, as well as technocrats and politicians brought a renewed hope to the development agitations of Nigerian students. It also appealed to Academic Staff Union of…
The political oblivion of former Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola was compounded on Tuesday after his successor and the Minister of Marine Economy was endorsed as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state. The endorsement ceremony was graced by Chief Adebisi Akande, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Chief Grace Titilayo Ponle, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Professor Mojeed Alabi, Party Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, HRH Gboyega Famodun, Chief Shola Akinwumi, among others. “I am deeply honored to have been endorsed by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the leader of our party in the state,”…