By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for a potential technical equity partnership aimed at completing, restarting, and expanding the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement was signed with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed May 8 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in his cyberbullying trial involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The case, instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS) on behalf of the Federal Government, borders on allegations…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than eleven persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by suspected bandits on Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages in Katsina State. The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that the attack occurred on Sunday around 12:00 noon when the armed men regrouped and stormed the communities, shooting indiscriminately before…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (People’s Democratic Party) has appointed a 13-member interim National Working Committee (NWC) to steer the affairs of the party following what it described as a leadership vacuum. The decision was announced by BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who said the move was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Academic and administrative activities at the University of Ilorin were disrupted on Monday as non-teaching staff unions intensified a nationwide indefinite strike over salary demands and unresolved agreements with the Federal Government. Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union staged a peaceful protest at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the Beijing Auto Show, Great Wall Motors hosted a global test drive event at its research and development centre and proving ground, bringing together international automotive media and dealer partners to experience its latest vehicle lineup. The showcase featured models such as the ORA 5, WEY V9X, TANK 700, and WEY…
By Ayomide Otitoju Concerns have emerged over growing political tensions and internal divisions within the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, as stakeholders warn that ongoing disputes could weaken the area’s influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. A recent commentary circulating within the constituency dismissed reports of a rivalry between Owo and Ose over the House of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Financial experts have called on cryptocurrency firms across Africa to adopt more structured and transparent communication strategies, warning that startup-style messaging could undermine trust as the sector matures. In a commentary, John Kokome, Corporate Communications Manager at FlashChange, noted that while cryptocurrency adoption on the continent has grown significantly—driven by use cases…
Mali’s military forces and their Russian mercenary allies have withdrawn from a key northern stronghold, surrendering the Tessalit military base to armed rebel groups as violence intensifies across the country.The development comes amid escalating attacks by Tuareg separatists and jihadist fighters, who have formed a coordinated front against the ruling military junta.Security sources said the…
