President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. The projects support the federal government’s effort to grow value from the nation’s gas assets while eliminating gas flaring. Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued Friday said the delivery of the projects was accelerated from the inception of the administration in keeping with the overall objective of deepening domestic gas supply as a critical enabler for economic prosperity. He noted that the projects lined up for commissioning include: AHL Gas Processing Plant 2…
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The Federal High Court sitting in PortHarcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced one Odinakachi Prince Onyeoziri to seven years imprisonment. The agency in a statement issued Friday said he was jailed after pleading guilty to three-count charges bordering on internet fraud contrary to Section 14 (1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under the same Section. One of the count charges read: “That you, Odinakachi Prince Onyeoziri, and Solmyr (at large) between June, 2021 to November, 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court knowingly caused your victims loss by inputting or suppressing data in…
The troops of Nigerian army has neutralised the Improvised Explosive Expert (IED) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsu – Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. In a statement issued Thursday, the troops comprising the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Nigerian Police, Department of States Services and the Nigerian Securities and Civil Defence Corps who were on a clearance operation around Udaah, Identa Ihitteukwa and Awo Idemili in Orsu LGA of Imo State, made contact with the dissidents, who opened fire, lobbed hand held IEDs and launched locally…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested one Ibrahim Abdullahi, aka Mande, the alleged mastermind of Abuja-Kaduna train attack. TheHintsNews reports that terrorists on 28 March, 2022 planted explosive devices along the rail track when the Abuja-Kaduna bound train approached the point, the device exploded, causing the train to derail. The incident led to the death of eight passengers while others were kidnapped by terrorists. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while parading 68 suspects said Mande was arrested at Abuja-Kaduna Road flyover by Rido Junction. He said Mande confessed to being the leader of a kidnap syndicate terrorising Kaduna-Abuja…
The House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has lamented that the growing incidence of open defecation in Nigeria was undermining dignity and quality of life, while also posing grace risks to health. To this end, he said, in line with its Legislative Agenda, the House would work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a healthy environment, water resources and public health for all citizens. The Speaker stated this Thursday at a Public Hearing by the House of Representatives Committees on Environment, Water Resources, Works, Ecological Fund and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness” in Abuja. Abbas stated: “The reasons for this public…
The Governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, Chairman Federal Inland Revenue, Zacch Adedeji Executive Chairman Federal Inland Revenue, Seyi Tinubu, Senator Solomon Adeola and Prince Olaide Akinremi have emerged as winners of South West Advancement award 2024. In a statement issued Thursday by the organisers of the event, the awardees emerged after a series of online voting. It said the result of the voting indicated that Adeleke emerged as Governor of the year, while Adedeji emerged as Public Administrator of the year, whereas Tinubu emerged as the Youth Icon of the year. Similarly, Parallel Bank was voted as the Bank…
AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect, in an apparent about-turn that could pave the way for a multi-million pound legal payout. The pharmaceutical giant is being sued in a class action over claims that its vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, caused death and serious injury in dozens of cases. Lawyers argue the vaccine produced a side effect which has had a devastating effect on a small number of families. The first case was lodged last year by Jamie Scott, a father of two, who…
The Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the federal government to urgently consider a living wage for the Nigerian workers and commence implementation with the same speed that it implemented increase in taxes or tariffs on Nigerians. Its Leader, Hon. Kingsely Chinda, in a state issued Wednesday to commemorate 2024 Workers’ Day, saying the resilience, dedication, and sacrifices of Nigerian workers cannot be overstated. It called on the government to prioritise policies that promote decent work, social protection, and fair labour standards. It also demanded an end to the exploitation of workers and the promotion of…
The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) on Wednesday lamented the unfortunate death of five former staff of the defunct Nigerian Airways who passed on within the last seven days without receiving their final severance packages promised them by the federal government. TheHintsNews reports that the nation’s national carrier was liquidated by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Speaking at the May 1st 2024 Workers Day celebration in Lagos, First Vice President of the association, Emmanuel Jaja noted that over 100 former workers of the country’s national airline had died since the last verification and part payment exercise carried…
A group under the aegis of Area New Frontiers, has berated former Governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido for criticising 10 governors from Northwest and North central Nigeria regions for attending a symposium on security in the United States organised by United States Institute of Peace (USIP). The governors that participated included: Abba Yusuf of Kano; Dikko Radda of Katsina, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Uba Sani of Kaduna; Mohammed Bago of Niger, Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto; Mohammed Idris of Kebbi; Umar Namadi of Jigawa and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. The symposium which was an invitation by the US body…