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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the newly launched Port Harcourt Refinery. After several postponements, the Port Harcourt refinery finally commenced fuel production on Tuesday. The …

The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some youths on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses told a Ghanaian news platform, 3news, that the incident unfolded when the youths confronted Amoah, accusing him of failing to honour …

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a 2025 budget proposal of ₦971 billion to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity”, on Tuesday, Mbah highlighted that the proposal represents a significant leap from the 2024 budget of ₦521.5 billion, …

After several postponements, the Port Harcourt refinery has finally commenced fuel production. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed this to our correspondent on Tuesday. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, said the loading of trucks would start today. “Port Harcourt Refinery begins production. Truck loading starts today, Tuesday,” Soneye told our …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill to repeal the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Act, 1959, and any amendments thereto, and to enact the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (Establishment) Act, 2023, along with related matters. The bill, sponsored by Ademorin Kuye, the member representing Shomolu …

Athletic Club de Bilbao beat Real Sociedad (1-0) in the Basque derby on matchday 14 of LaLiga on Sunday at the ‘Cathedral’, and moved into fifth place, close to the Champions League places. In this duel between two teams playing in the Europa League, Oihan Sancet scored the winning goal …

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, on Friday, called on the sons and daughters of Yoruba land, traditional rulers, and traditionalists to work together for the betterment of the race. He made this call when the executive members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, led by …

The Enugu State Government has lauded the arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities. It described Ekpa as a “terrorist and criminal” with no regard for the well-being of the Igbo people. A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, expressed the administration’s …

The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment held that the National Lottery Act 2005 should no longer be enforced in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory, in respect of …

German international Franz Wagner drained a three-pointer with three seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ unbeaten home record with a dramatic 119-118 victory on Thursday. Rising star Wagner took full advantage of wayward Lakers shooting from the free throw line in the closing seconds of …