Category: national

The FG has sued Pan Ocean, accusing the company of failing to pay nearly $49.9m in royalties and gas penalties. The federal government has reignited its legal battle against Pan Ocean Oil Corporation (Nigeria) Limited over the alleged non-payment of $49,936,088.31 in oil and gas royalties, concession rentals, and gas flaring penalties. The plaintiffs in […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission has declared that Crypto Bridge Exchange, also known as CBEX, is not registered to operate as a digital assets exchange in Nigeria, warning the investing public against transacting with the platform. In a circular released by the commission on Thursday, it stated that CBEX, operating under various aliases such as […]

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, citing the need to maintain peace and security in the state. In a broadcast, the Emir expressed regret over the decision but emphasized that ensuring the safety of lives and property remains his top priority. “Following the people’s […]

Protesters claim that no fewer than five traders have died and several others have been hospitalised due to depression and hunger. Traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday protested the continuous closure of their shops by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control. The traders, under the […]

Afenifere has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader following Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s passing, urging swift security intervention. Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader following the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo. The decision was made during […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will conduct clinical trials on herbal medicines once sufficient funding is secured. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency’s director-general, said clinical trials will ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal products packaged for sale in the country. “NAFDAC aims to provide scientific evidence […]

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has described the act of raining direct curses on individuals online as a criminal offence punishable under the law.. According to Adejobi, such an act is cyber bullying which goes beyond the freedom of expression or criticism. He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone […]

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme(PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has commended President Bola Tinubu for providing competent leadership at the just-concluded 11th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. Otuaro noted that Tinubu’s leadership provided clear directions for the active participation of the Nigerian delegation to the bilateral […]