Author: Damilola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore area of the western Niger Delta. Chevron Nigeria Limited operates the asset under the NNPC Ltd/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture. The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s strategy to further define and unlock hydrocarbon potential within its existing asset portfolio. Drilling activities began in late November 2025 and were completed in mid-December 2025. According to NNPC Ltd, the project was executed safely and efficiently, in full compliance with…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said decisions on power-sharing and religious balance in Nigeria should be driven by justice and fairness, not political pressure or fear. Dogara made the remarks during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, amid speculation that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He stressed that governance must be anchored on inclusiveness to build a nation that works for all citizens. Asked about reports linking him to the vice-presidential slot, Dogara dismissed the speculation. “Leave me…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed confidence in the state’s ability to navigate its current political and governance challenges, saying divine support will sustain its leadership, institutions and people. The governor made the remark on Sunday at the 2026 Holy Ghost Rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, where he was represented by his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Rivers State has been grappling with political crisis arising from the prolonged rift between Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal CapitalTerritory, Nyesom Wike. On January 8, the…

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with materials suspected to be explosive in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital. In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the vehicle was stopped during a routine stop-and-search operation triggered by actionable intelligence. According to him, the truck driver and 42 suspected explosive items have been taken into police custody for further investigation. Olayinka disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Femi Haruna, has ordered an extensive probe into the incident. He said specialised operatives from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit…

Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has cautioned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could weaken its electoral prospects in the 2027 presidential election if it removes a Northern Muslim from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. Musawa made the statement during an appearance on Mic On Show with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, amid speculation that the ruling party might reconsider the Muslim–Muslim ticket that powered its victory in the 2023 election. According to her, replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima or substituting him with a non-Northern Muslim would create serious political risks for the party, particularly in the core…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said he misses the leadership style of former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, recalling moments when Osinbajo’s decisions shaped critical policies during his early days in office. Makinde made the remark on Saturday in Ibadan at the 60th birthday celebration of Pastor Samson Ajetomobi, President of The Men of Issachar Vision Incorporated (MIV) and Overseer of the Redemption Faith Churches, an event attended by Osinbajo. “Sir, I personally miss you in that position,” Makinde said, referring to Osinbajo’s tenure as vice-president. “A lot of people may not know why things are not really the…

Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has dismissed reports that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf resigned from the party, insisting that the governor only withdrew from the Kwankwasiya Movement led by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Aniebonam made the clarification on Saturday while reacting to widespread media reports suggesting that the governor had dumped the NNPP. He argued that Yusuf’s resignation letter was not addressed to the recognised leadership of the party but to an individual associated with the Kwankwasiya Movement in Kano. “The NNPP NWC does not recognise the Kwankwasiya Movement ward chairman as chairman of…

Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered its first collapse of 2026 on Friday after power generation plunged to zero megawatts (MW), according to data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). Figures from the system operator show that electricity supply across the country was completely disrupted, with load allocation to all 11 electricity distribution companies dropping to zero by about 1 p.m. The affected distribution companies include Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, all of which recorded zero power allocation during the outage. The latest incident adds to a troubling pattern of grid failures.…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the president aligns with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the leadership structure in Rivers State, insisting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara remains the party’s leader in the state. Bwala’s comments come amid escalating political tensions in Rivers, where the state House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara, while the rivalry between the governor and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, continues to intensify. Earlier this month, the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, declared that governors naturally lead their parties at the state level, urging…

The Nigerian government has reversed the nomination of former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Dakingari, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Turkey. The withdrawal comes less than 24 hours after the announcement of new diplomatic postings. In a statement issued on Thursday night, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu had approved the appointment of four ambassadors-designate from the list of over 60 nominees confirmed by the Senate in December. According to the announcement, Kayode Are, former director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), was named ambassador-designate to the United States; Ayodele Oke, former head of the National Intelligence Agency…