Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd, is set to headline the prestigious CERAWeek Conference 2024 in Houston, United States. The conference, scheduled from March 18th to 22nd, is renowned as one of the largest gatherings of energy experts worldwide. Mr. Kyari will take the stage on Tuesday, March 19th, to lead a Plenary Session titled “Leadership Dialogue,” engaging with industry leaders on critical topics shaping the future of energy. Joining him in the discourse is Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President for Upstream, who will also headline a session titled “What are…
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Recall that Nigerian soldiers fell victim to an ambush during a peacekeeping mission to Okuoma Community in Delta State. The incident, which transpired on Thursday, March 14, 2024, saw the lives of several brave military personnel cut short. Expressing deep sorrow and condolences, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, mourned the loss of the gallant soldiers. He emphasised the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by the fallen soldiers and assured that the perpetrators of this cowardly act would face justice. The president’s statement underscored the perilous nature of military service and highlighted the…
The UK higher education sector is in turmoil as a sharp decline in international student numbers forces universities nationwide to contemplate drastic measures, including program terminations and staff layoffs. A recent report by The Times sheds light on the precarious financial situation confronting educational institutions. University leaders express grave concerns, warning of severe financial strains resulting from the plummeting enrollment figures. According to The Times, the dramatic drop in foreign student attendance, notably from countries like Nigeria and India, may compel universities to make “really difficult” decisions to stay afloat. John Rushforth, Executive Secretary of the University Chairs Committee,…
Recall that military personnel on a peace mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State were ambushed and killed on Thursday, March 14, 2024 The troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion were responding to a distress call stemming from a communal crisis between Okuoma and Okoloba communities. Reports indicate that the troops, including a reinforcement team led by the Commanding Officer, were surrounded and attacked by youths from the Okuoma community. The ambush resulted in the death of the Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and twelve soldiers. In response to the heinous crime, General Christopher…
MainOne, a Digital Infrastructure Service Provider on Saturday said that it had restored service to some customers and was actively working on restoring all services through capacity acquired on available cable systems. The organisation made this known via a statement on its website in response to news reports that it would take two weeks to five weeks for it to restore internet services. The statement said that the estimated repair time that it had earlier declared was for its submarine cable fault to be fixed. “The repair time is to enable our services to become fully restored and independently supply…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has revealed that he received a sum of N1 billion for constituency projects. Speaking on a podcast, Nwoko echoed Senator Ali Ndume’s assertion that resources allocated to legislators vary depending on the scale of their constituency projects. Nwoko emphasised that senators secure funding through lobbying rather than entitlement. He advocated for uniform allocation across senatorial districts to ensure an equitable distribution of resources. He clarified that the funds are designated for projects such as roads, water supply, and training programmes within their constituencies. When asked about the N1 billion allocation, Nwoko confirmed receipt, attributing…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced ambitious plans to construct approximately 10,000 housing units before the conclusion of his tenure. The Governor revealed that over 4,000 houses have already been erected across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Governor Abiodun emphasized the government’s commitment to providing shelter despite the challenges posed by the high cost of building materials. “We have built around 4,000 affordable houses within four years, and the construction is ongoing. By the time my tenure ends,…
Dr. Folake Olatunji-David, Director of Basic Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, has provided reassurance to Nigerians regarding the suspended school feeding programme initiated by the Federal Government. Following the suspension of all programmes under the National Social Investment Programme Agency by President Bola Tinubu on January 12, which included the Home Grown School Feeding Programme, among others, concerns have lingered regarding the fate of these crucial initiatives. A statement released by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, cited ongoing investigations into alleged malfeasance as the reason behind…
The abduction of 286 students and teachers from two schools in Kaduna has been attributed to the shortcomings of Nigeria’s federal policing system by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Anthony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the commission, made this assertion during a stakeholders’ dialogue on state police organised by the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre in Abuja. The incident occurred when bandits invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, sparking national outrage. Ojukwu highlighted that such tragedies could have been prevented if the nation had prioritised the security of all citizens…
Military troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion stationed in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State fell victim to a brutal ambush while on a peacekeeping mission in the troubled Okuama community. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, March 14, 2024, marks a grim escalation in the ongoing communal crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State. According to reports, the troops had responded to a distress call stemming from the simmering conflict between the two communities. However, upon arrival, they were swiftly surrounded by a group of hostile youths from the Okuama community, resulting in a fatal confrontation.…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has emphasized the urgent need for enhanced implementation of non-custodial measures in correctional facilities across Nigeria to ensure their transformation into truly reformative institutions for inmates. During a four-day Inmates Classification training session held for officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja, organised by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. State Department and implemented by UNODC in Nigeria, the Project Coordinator for Prisons and Penal Reforms, Munchaneta Mundopa, highlighted the importance of promoting international minimum standards and good practices related to inmate…
In a bid to alleviate the economic burden on Lagos residents, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has issued a directive for the commencement of ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets across the state starting from Sunday, March 17, 2024. These markets are aimed at providing discounted food items to citizens across the five divisions of Lagos. According to a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the discounted items will include staples such as rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, among others, all offered at a 25% discount. To ensure transparency and prevent any form of exploitation, a…