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The Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, has disclosed that only two of the company’s six gas trains are operational, primarily due to persistent attacks on its pipelines by vandals. These disruptions have led to significant losses for the company and hindered its ability to meet global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Mshelbila explained that three critical gas supply pipelines—GTS 1, GTS 2, and GTS 4—are currently down for repairs because of illegal connections by thieves. These pipelines are…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly opposed the proposed withdrawal of the education tax that supports the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as outlined in the tax reform bills currently being reviewed at the National Assembly. In a memorandum delivered at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday, February 25, ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, warned that the removal of TETFund’s education tax would be disastrous for the future of tertiary education in Nigeria. He described the proposed change as a grave threat to the sustainability of public universities, polytechnics, and colleges…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the registration period for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will end as scheduled on March 8, 2025, with no possibility of an extension. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 26, JAMB clarified that the registration deadline, which began on February 3, 2025, is final and will not be extended under any circumstances. The exam body emphasised that the deadline has been widely communicated through advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME cycle. “We wish to inform all prospective candidates that there will be no extension…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to intervene in the handling of his terrorism case, following the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the trial. In a letter dated February 20, 2025, Kanu appealed to the CJN to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with the necessary jurisdiction. This appeal comes after Kanu’s legal team expressed dissatisfaction with the continued handling of the case by Justice Nyako, despite her…

The national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was a flurry of activity on Wednesday morning as party leaders, governors, and top officials gathered for the much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting, which has long been awaited, attracted a host of prominent APC figures, with early arrivals including members of the National Working Committee (NWC), state chairmen of the party, and several notable former and current officeholders. Among those seen arriving were former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Kebbi State Governor and current Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent electoral reforms in the country, emphasising that ‘ghost voters’ are undermining the integrity of the voting system. Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, February 25, Jonathan said Nigeria’s electoral process would continue to face credibility challenges unless the country appointed leaders with integrity to oversee elections. According to the former president, the involvement of ‘ghost voters’ — individuals who do not exist or are fraudulently registered — is one of the key reasons the nation struggles to produce accurate vote…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Council, Zaid Ayuba, has said the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai does not have the capacity to influence the northern youths’ decision against President Bola Tinubu. This followed El-Rufai’s interview, condemning the president’s economic reforms. He narrated, “I support some of (Tinubu) policies; most of the economic policies are the right orthodox policies, but the sequencing is wrong, and the quality of the people implementing the reforms leaves much to be desired. And I think that some of the reforms are just wrong. “You don’t address food…

New York, NY – The Trump administration has taken decisive action to eliminate New York City’s controversial congestion charge, a policy that has been widely criticized by drivers. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Highway Administration had revoked federal approval for the tolling program. Duffy stated that the administration would work with the New York State Department of Transportation to implement an “orderly termination” of the tolls. However, no date has been provided for when the reversal will take effect. The congestion pricing plan, which requires motorists to…

By Damilola Olufemi Federal vs State Power Struggle: Can Local Governments Autonomy? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on July 11,2024 ordered the federal government to bypass the state governments and directly pay revenue allocations to local government councils,yet this directive is mostly observed in the breach by some governors.In this report, Damilola Olufemi who sought the views of experts on the issue,unveils the many challenges encountered in implementing the order, stressing that there are lots of advantages in obeying the court’s ruling. The lawsuit which was instituted by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over alleged defamatory statements published by his aide on Facebook. According to The PUNCH, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal action follows a reshuffle in the Senate, which saw her seat reassigned after some opposition members switched to the majority wing. Senator Natasha resisted the move, leading to a confrontation with Akpabio, the Senate President. In the suit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on 25 February 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan names Senator Akpabio, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate…