Oil and Gas General

NNPC Says Port Harcourt, Warri Refinery Deal Enters Evaluation Phase

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says its newly signed Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese firms for the rehabilitation and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries has entered a rigorous evaluation phase. The company said the agreement is designed to transform the refineries into profitable and self-sustaining assets through strategic partnerships

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General

Anambra Government Seals Hostels, Churches, Market Over Sanitation Violations

The Anambra State Government has sealed several hostels, churches, and a market for allegedly violating environmental sanitation regulations as part of efforts to improve public hygiene across the state. Officials said the affected premises failed to comply with sanitation standards despite repeated warnings, prompting enforcement action by the relevant authorities. The government reaffirmed its commitment

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Judiciary Features General

Isa Hamma Dashen: The Judge Who Can Do Anything and Everything By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Courts are creatures of law. Everything about them, including what they can do (jurisdiction) and how they can do it (procedure) is prescribed and regulated by law. As such, it should never be said that what a court or judge cannot do does not exist. In Nigeria, however, some judges seem to glory in a

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General

FG Clears ₦39 Billion Pension Liabilities for NITEL, PHCN, Bank Workers

The Federal Government has settled outstanding pension liabilities amounting to ₦39 billion owed to retirees of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), and several defunct banks. The payment, made through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), is aimed at clearing long-standing pension arrears and improving the welfare of

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General

18 Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people were killed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in communities within Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Police authorities said the violence erupted during a confrontation between the two groups, resulting in multiple fatalities and heightened tension across the affected communities. Security

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Economy General

SEC Grants Approval-in-Principle to Seven Crypto Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), expanding Nigeria’s regulatory sandbox for crypto and other digital investment service providers. The newly admitted firms are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped CBDC Ltd,

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Health General

Illegal Pharmacies Fuel Prescription Drug Abuse in Rivers – ACPN

The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, Lawson Onengiyeofori, has identified illegal pharmacies and unregistered drug outlets as major drivers of the rising abuse of prescription medicines in the state, calling for stricter enforcement to safeguard public health. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Onengiyeofori

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Community General

Tension Rises in Eleme–Okrika Boundary Communities Over Land Dispute

Tension has gripped boundary communities between Eleme and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State following sporadic gunshots linked to a long-standing land dispute between the neighbouring communities. Although reports of casualties have circulated on social media, the Rivers State Police Command has dismissed the claims. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said

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General

Court Dismisses ₦506.5 Million Suit Against FRSC in Port Harcourt

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a ₦506.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by Olamide Ojo, affirming that the Corps acted lawfully and professionally. Delivering judgment, Justice Patricia Iroawuchi-Ajoku held that the applicant failed to provide credible evidence to support allegations that his

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Security General

Troops Neutralise Suspects, Arrest Gunrunner in Plateau Operations

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their offensive against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralising several suspects, arresting a suspected gunrunner and recovering locally fabricated rifles during coordinated operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas. The military said the operations were carried out between June 26 and July 1 as

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