Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

Series of news has been made recently that quantum leap in the quantity of fuel imports across the country were from Malta and Russia, after revelations were made by Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In 2023, Nigeria’s petroleum importation from Malta surged significantly to $2.08 billion, compared to zero between 2017 and 2022, and a mere $13.32 million in 2016. In his response, the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, immediately denied Dangote’s claim saying that he did not have interest in any plant in Malta. According to an online…

All Illegal occupants of the housing estates across Ogun State, has been given a seven-day quit notice, to vacate and remove their structures and buildings. General Manager of Ogun State Housing Corporation, OGSHC, Wale Ojo, made this disclosure, during a development control and enforcement exercise at Idiroko Housing Estate in Ipokia Local Government Area, said the notice was in line with section 7 (1) of the Ogun State Housing Corporation Law 2006. According to Ojo, the exercise was to identify developments without approval, fish out those that were not in compliance with the approved plan, and inappropriate use of purpose,…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hasreacted to agitations calling for the Igbos to leave the Southwest region of the country, stating that no one can be driven away from any part of the country, as “we owns this country together”. The former President, made this remark while for the first time reacted to the claims of his Igbo paternity, declaring that such insinuation makes him laugh. Obasanjo, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Friday, Kehinde Akinyemi, said this when he received on Thursday the leadership of Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association, an umbrella body of major markets in…

By Victor Itodo Abuh IN RECENT years, the debate over student loans in Nigeria has intensified, with the government proposing loans as a solution to the financial barriers hindering access to higher education. While this may seem like a step in the right direction, it is crucial to recognize that student loans are not a sustainable or fair solution to the challenges Nigerian students face. Instead of burdening students with debt, the government should focus on providing grants that reflect the harsh realities of our economy and the educational landscape. One of the most glaring issues with the idea of…

Police officers under the body of Concerned Police Inspectors in Nigeria, on Thursday, protested the non-payment of 11-months salary arrears. The officers drawn from different police formations, visited the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in Uyo the state capital of Akwa-Ibom. While speaking on behalf of their colleagues on anonymity, the officers lamented that their crime-fighting morale had been dampened by the non-commitment to their welfare by the police authorities. The officers who noted that they were about 1,500 officers promoted from inspector 11-to-1 appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to use his offices…

The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, are currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the alleged mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy, The PUNCH learnt on Wednesday. In a document sighted by our correspondent on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said, “A total of SR314,098 was recovered,” from the NAHCON chairman and other ranking officials. The EFCC said its investigation revealed that from the N90bn Hajj subsidy, Arabi, fraudulently overpaid himself and others the necessary operational cost. Also according to the…

The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ_UI), has invited students from various Nigerian universities to participate in the ongoing 7th Annual ‘Fisayo Soyombo Inter-University Essay Contest, so as to show their writing talents and expression of their thoughts on national issues. The writing competition, is with the theme; “Igbo vs Yoruba Post-2023 Election: Can Nigerians Ever Live as One?”. According to statement made available by the Union, which reads, “This prestigious competition invites students from various Nigerian universities to express critical thinking and showcase this in their writing prowess on pressing national issues through change-provoking essays. “ELIGIBILITY: Must…

African countries has been urged to come together, as a matter of urgency, pursue peace and unity to achieve collective sustainable growth and development. Making this remark, President Bola Tinubu, argued that the old legacies of nepotism must give a way to unity and peace, which are non-negotiably important for Africa’s development. Tinubu, stated this at a dinner in Malabo, organised in his honour by President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday. He said, “We better roll our sleeves, put on our nickers and move for peace, stability and progress, “We have to work together to make peace the…

Not more than 29 chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State have announced their defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the state ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state. The governorship election is scheduled for November 16. This was made known via a joint statement, titled, “We Have Joined the APC”, and signed by the 29 defectors on Wednesday. According to the statement, some of the defectors were chieftains who held various positions during the eight years of Olusegun Mimiko’s administration. They include a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mrs…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill 2024 and other related draft legislation, following the agitations and concerns of the people over the bill. According to the Speaker, this decision follows his extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current administration. In a statement signed and released by the Media aide to the Speaker, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, stated that the speaker has decided to withdraw the bill due to agitations of the people “In response to the voices and concerns…