Port Harcourt Refinery commences operation, Warri to follow in 2024
The Port Harcourt Refining Company in Rivers State has “re-commenced operations” in line with the Federal Government’s promise to ensure the production of refined products at the facility in December 2023. The re-commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery comes over two years after the Federal Government approved funding of $1.5 billion for its […]
Presidency names Chisco, GIG, others as participating companies for Yuletide Transport fare slash
The Presidency has made known the COMPANIES which will be participating in the 50 percent slash of Inter-state transport fares approved by the President. In a post yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga named, GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Eze-nwata, and Area Motors. […]
President Bola Tinubu gives direction that FG School Feeding Program be re-introduced
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the FG School Feeding Program be re-introduced, to address the challenges of out-of-school children. It could be recalled that the former administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had suspended the program after many years of running it. Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, who made the disclosure at a […]
Dangote Oil Refinery receives additional 1 million barrels of oil from Shell International Trading and Shipping
Nigeria’s new $19 billion Dangote oil refinery has received additional 1 million barrels of oil from Shell International Trading and Shipping, its second crude cargo this month, as it steps up preparations to begin operations, according to a company spokesperson on Wednesday. The refinery is years behind schedule but its operations are expected to turn […]
Carabao Cup semifinal fixtures separate Chelsea from Liverpool
The Carabao semi-final draw has been made. Middlesbrough will face Chelsea and Liverpool will face Fulham. The first leg of the semi-final ties will be played on the week commencing January 8, 2024, while the second leg fixtures will take place on the week commencing January 22, 2024. The Carabao Cup final is penciled in […]
Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot, citing ‘insurrection’
Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. The court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump was not an eligible candidate because he had engaged in an insurrection over the US Capitol riot nearly three years ago. It does not however stop […]
27 Rivers Assembly Lawmakers withdraw Impeachment Notice against Governor Fubara
The 27 Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers that decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC, have withdrawn their impeachment notice earlier issued against Governor Simi-nalayi Fubara. The lawmakers, led by factional Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, withdrew the impeachment notice at their resumed sitting, yesterday, just a couple of days after the Monday night Abuja meeting […]
Federal Government announces 50 percent reduction in transportation cost for Interstate travel during Yuletide period
In a bid to ease the harsh economic burden on Nigerians during the yuletide season, President Bola Tinubu has approved a fifty percent reduction of the current transport fare on luxurious buses for interstate travels across Nigeria. Similarly, Nigerians will enjoy a hundred percent rebate or zero fare for journeys on trains. Chairman of the […]
The FIFA Club World Cup to undergo a significant transformation in 2025
In 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup will undergo a significant transformation, expanding to include 32 teams from across the globe. 19 teams have already secured their places, including Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Chelsea (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester City (England), Bayern München (Germany), Paris […]
Pop Francis approves Priests to bless same-sex Couples
Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. Introducing the text in an approved document issued on Monday, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, […]
