The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation said in a statement on Tuesday an explosion hit its Oil Mining Lease 40 field with no casualties or significant spill, though production will be cut by about 10,000 barrels per day. READ ALSO:Nigeria’s debts to rise from N31trn to N38.68trn by Dec 2021 ― FG The company did not say for how long production …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday reprimanded the Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the continuing maltreatment of Nigerians in the Diaspora. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Yakub, stated this yesterday when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appeared before the committee to defend its 2021 budget proposal. He expressed concerns …

By Henry Umoru The Federal Government Tuesday disclosed that Nigeria’s debt profile will rise from N31 trillion it was as in June this year to N38.68 trillion by December 31, 2021. According to the government, the projected increase in Debt profile for the country is hinged on N7trillion to be borrowed between now and then. …

By Davies Iheamnachor tate Government has stated that 50 AK-47 rifles belonging to the Nigeria Army was carted away by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, during the incident that claimed 6 soldiers. The Rivers State Commissioner of Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, noted that …

Speaker of House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday, disclosed that, despite the importance of the Child Rights Act for the protection of children in Nigeria, several states have rejected the law. He disclosed this yesterday while speaking at a public hearing by the committee …

The United States President Donald Trump has expressed his gratitude to some Nigerians who held a walk for his reelection on Tuesday. Trump shared a video fo the Nigerians parading the streets, waving the United States flag and Trump’s picture. A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honor! pic.twitter.com/EHiSQMFvSZ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) …

Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, NCDC DG. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that all members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme at orientation camps across the country, will undergo one of the new Antigen-Based tests. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the NCDC Director General who made this known at the PTF briefing on Tuesday …

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday said that 1,590 suspects have been arrested across the country in respect of the EndSars protest which turned violent after it was hijacked by hoodlums. Adamu said this while addressing police officers and newsmen at the Lagos State Command Headquarters, Ikeja, …

Truck overturned due to bad roads all over By Henry Umoru THE Federal Government Tuesday told the Nigerian Senate why there are numerous abandoned road projects across the country, saying that the processes in which appropriation is made both at the executive as well as the legislative arms of governments form part of the reasons. Disclosing …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)has faulted the narrative on alleged Lekki shooting of #ENDSARS protesters by the Nigerian Army.Dr Nwambu Gabriel of the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, who spoke on behalf of the coalition, said this at a …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Godfrey Onyeama, says plans are underway to reduce the number of International Organisations Nigeria belongs to because of paucity of funds. Onyeama made this known while defending the ministry’s 2021 budget at the House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the ministry is faced with a …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has said that CCTV cameras at Lekki Tollgate stopped working at 8p.m. on Oct. 20, the day military men alleged shot at unarmed #EndSARS protesters. Managing Director of LCC, Mr Abayomi Omomuwasi, made the disclosure while testifying during proceedings …

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has announced plans to set up a modern vaccine production company in Nigeria to encourage licensed indigenous production of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire disclosed this at the PTF briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Ehanire said that the ministry was preparing to sign a …

Malam Ubale Maska,Chairman, Broadband Implementation Steering Committee (BISC), says about 5 billion dollars is required for the implementation of the Nigeria National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020-2025. Maska, represented by Dr Usman Abdullahi, said this at the maiden Stakeholders Consultation meeting with Industry Players on the implementation of the plan, on Tuesday in Abuja. “The plan …

Oyo State Government has approved an upward review of maternity leave for pregnant women and nursing mothers in its service from four months to six months. The Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, made this known on Tuesday in Ibadan while briefing newmen on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting. …

File: National Assembly Complex The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to present the 2014 National Conference Report to the National Assembly. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja, said that the authentic materials for a genuine restructuring of Nigeria were contained in the 2014 national conference report. …

Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice- President, has charged corporate leaders on the adoption and entrenchment of high ethical standards and good governance to engender business sustainability. Osinbajo gave the charge at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2020 Annual Directors’ Conference which held both physically and virtually on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria …

Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu (middle); Chief Press Secretary to Delta Governor, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika (left) and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mr. Nduka Omodon , (left) during a post Exco Press briefing, held in Government house Asaba. Tuesday The Delta State Executive Council, on Tuesday approved the development and management …

Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) …blasts Southern governors By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has accused some governors from Southern part of the country, of nonchalant attitude over the alleged killing of Northerners and destruction of their assets. In a statement signed by the AYCF’s National President, Yerima Shettima issued to journalists after an …

Osewu Mr John Osewu ( PDP-Doma South) of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Tuesday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC). Osewu, who has just recovered from sickness, announced his defection to the APC shortly after he assumed duty at the assembly. “The issue surrounding my health condition was a terrible experience for …