Author: Amina Mohammed

Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has said that Nigeria is open to a nuclear-free world, urging the nuclear weapon states to fulfill their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) by taking immediate action towards a nuclear-weapon-free world. The defence minister noted that the country is in support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and commended nations that have ratified it. Badaru said this while addressing delegates at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 79 New York, United States. Badaru, in a statement from the Defence Ministry, emphasised Nigeria’s dedication to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation…

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Governor was declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged fraud and corrupt enrichment while in office. A statement by his media team said the decision was after due consultations with family, legal team and political allies. It reads: “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process. “The case has been before a competent court of…

As election to the office of the governor holds in two weeks time, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has strengthened the support base of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, with the unanimous endorsement by teachers in Owan East and West LGAs in Edo State.The Speaker addressed large number of teachers in Sabongidda-Ora and Afuze, with the Assembly Boss lauding the teachers for their contribution to the preservation of knowledge in the society and, for making him an enlightened personality. He pointed out that, “Without…

The Labour Party has been plunged into further turmoil as the Julius Abure-led faction disowned the newly appointed caretaker chairman, Nenadi Usman. Despite a previous Court of Appeal judgment affirming Abure as national chairman, the Labour Party National Convention constituted a caretaker committee, sparking controversy. Earlier, Senator Usman was declared as the chairman of a 29-member national caretaker committee of the Labour Party (LP). Reacting, the Abure-led faction rejected the caretaker committee, insisting that Abure remains the legitimate national chairman. A statement signed by the national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, described Nenadi Usman’s appointment as “illegal and unconstitutional”. The headline…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the commencement of fuel production by the Dangote refinery will strengthen the nation’s economy by eliminating constant shortages and conserving foreign exchange.Petrol produced from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is expected to hit filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have been formalized.Prince Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said that with the refinery coming on stream, one of the most significant challenges faced by Nigeria for more than three decades—reliance on fuel importation—will…

Striking resident doctors in Nigeria have ended their seven-day industrial action in response to the abduction of their colleague, Ganiyat Popoola. The strike, which began last Monday, faced strong opposition from the Federal Government, which threatened to enforce the ‘No work, no pay’ policy. The government expressed disappointment over the union’s decision to strike, stating that despite being informed of the various steps it was taking to address the situation, the union still chose to down tools. Despite this threat, the doctors maintained the strike until its scheduled conclusion. However, the President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD),…

Lawyer and human rights activist, Richard Akinnola on Sunday says former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole displayed an act of irresponsibility by labeling Mrs Betsy Obaseki as a barren woman. In a post on his Facebook page, Akinnola urged  the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo to distance himself from Oshiomhole’s statement. According to him, Oshiomhole’s statement may work against Okpebholo’s chances as Benin women don’t joke with issues of labeling a woman as barren “Politics would come and go but it is utterly irresponsible for Adams Oshiomhole to mock the First Lady of Edo, Mrs…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it is seeking to engage reputable and credible Operations and Maintenance companies, to operate and maintain the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday on its official X handle. The Warri refinery located at Warri in Delta State was commissioned in 1978.  Warri is a complex conversion refinery with a nameplate distillation capacity of 6,250,000 MTA (125,000 bpd). The refinery complex includes a petrochemical plant commissioned in 1988 with production capacities of 13,000 MTA of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a one-month notice to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. A Thursday statement by the commission, said the Executive Vice-Chairman of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the order at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing in Abuja. According to Bello, the commission will begin enforcement after the expiration of the notice. He said the meeting was to address the growing trend of unreasonable pricing of consumer goods and services and unwholesome practices of market associations. Bello said: “The issue of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it would not release Permanent Voter Cards to third parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to new applicants across Edo State local government areas will commence today. He said the distribution at the ward level had been concluded with 125,928 PVCs collected within five days. He said the figure represented 68.3 per cent of the 184,438 new cards issued during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise, marking the highest…