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Political heavyweights and other stakeholders from the Ogoni and Oyigbo ethnic extractions in Rivers state held a crucial meeting at the weekend and resolved to produce the replacement of the state governor, Siminialayi Fubara in 2027. The event, which was held under the auspices of Ogoni/Oyigbo Peoples Assembly at Tai at had prominent politicians across party lines, Senator Barinada Mpigi, Senator Magnus Abe, Amb. Desmond Akawor, and Chief Victor Giadom among others in attendance. They resolved that the two ethnic nationalities, which falls under the same senatorial district must remain united to produce Fubara’s replacement in 2027. As part of…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited gave divergent views over the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, produced and pumped out on Sunday by Dangote Refinery. While both oil firms have different accounts of the price of PMS dispensed by Dangote on Sunday, independent oil marketers say they are still awaiting the price of the commodity from the sole off-taker of the product – NNPC. This came as the major oil marketers told one of our correspondents that they got PMS from NNPC at the rate of N766/litre, while NNPC said it bought…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, seeking a reversal of the petrol price from N845 per liter to N600 per liter. SERAP argues that the price increase is unlawful, unconstitutional, and causes immense hardship for Nigerians. The organization also demands an investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). NNPCL has mobilized 300 trucks to lift petrol from the Dangote refinery, with loading scheduled to begin on September 15, 2024. Oil marketers criticize NNPCL’s grip on the market, seeking direct access to petrol from…
The Polaris Dawn crew has successfully returned to Earth after completing a groundbreaking five-day mission in orbit. Led by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the all-American team included Sarah Gillis of SpaceX, Anna Menon, and Kidd Poteet. The mission marked a significant milestone as the crew reached the highest altitude achieved by humans in over five decades. It also represents the first time such an endeavor has been completed by a privately funded and operated mission. The crew’s Dragon capsule made a safe splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday morning. The event was live-streamed by SpaceX, which announced on…
Marketers are pushing for direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the Dangote refinery, criticizing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) firm grip on the market. The NNPC has agreed to purchase petrol from Dangote at N766 per litre, causing concerns among marketers who feel left out of the deal. Marketers are worried that this could lead to a new domestic monopoly in the oil and gas sector. The Dangote refinery has announced plans to distribute petrol to marketers starting September 15, 2024, with an initial 25 million liters per day. However, marketers are still unclear about the pricing…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has mobilized more than 100 trucks to the Dangote Refinery in preparation for the commencement of petroleum lifting. The Federal Government recently announced the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Refinery on Sunday, 15th September, 2024. After extensive discussions, it was agreed that NNPCL would initially be the sole buyer of PMS from the refinery, facilitating distribution to other marketers across the country. In a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, NNPCL said: “In preparation for the Dangote Refinery’s scheduled petrol loading…
A devastating boat accident has claimed the lives of 41 people in Gummi town, located in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The tragedy occurred on Saturday when a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized shortly after departing from the shore. Local authorities confirmed that 12 passengers were rescued alive, while the remaining 41 drowned in the incident. Suleiman Gummi, the lawmaker representing Gummi-Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, expressed profound sorrow over the accident. In a statement released on Sunday, he extended his condolences to the families of the victims. “I received with rude shock…
Four people have been reportedly killed with a bus burnt following heavy shooting at the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone election in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Saturday. Our correspondent who was at the Abuloma Model Primary School, venue of the IYC election reported that the exercise was going on smoothly when armed men numbering over 100 stormed the venue shooting sporadically and pulling down canopies. See Video. 201881c8-997a-4243-9f4c-8ae519229669 It was gathered that the armed men stormed the election venue on the orders of a warlord who is interested in the outcome of the IYC election.…
The Government of Rivers State, through the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission announces 5th October, 2024 for the conduct of local government elections. The state election umpire also announced vacancies in the commission making room for applicants to occupy to enable them carry out the process. See official letter. Applicants are to apply using their official website. https://www.rsiec.rv.gov.ng
Former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is in a crisis with 38 million people on the verge of extreme hunger. Obi berated the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress administration for engaging in wasteful spending which, according to him, had further worsened the living conditions of Nigerians. He listed some of the wasteful spending of government as the purchase of a new presidential jet at $100m, N21bn for the renovation of the vice president’s lodge, and N15bn for the construction of the National Assembly clinic. “You cannot ask…