The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced that operations at the recently re-streamed Warri Refinery have been temporarily shut down for routine maintenance, assuring the public that the facility will be back online soon. In a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the company dismissed reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), calling such claims “completely false.” Soneye…

By Craig Simpson Officials from David Lammy’s department set to meet Caribbean delegation demanding trillions of pounds, sources claim Sources said David Lammy’s department will meet members of the Reparations Commission of the Caribbean Community Credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire The Foreign Office is to open talks on slavery reparations with Caribbean officials demanding trillions of pounds from the UK, sources have claimed. Members of the Reparations Commission of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), a…

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have proposed the adoption of paternity leave for male workers in the state’s public and private sectors, to enhance family bond and provision of additional care for the newborn and their spouses by men. The lawmaker representing Oyo East/West State Constituency, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, who moved the motion, explained that a newborn relies on the strong bond with caregivers, especially parents who…

The National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify its oversight of funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, following the financial autonomy recently granted to them.   The appeal was made yesterday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. NCYP Chairman, Isaac Abrak, led the delegation and emphasized the urgent need for stricter financial monitoring to ensure that…

Twelve passengers have reportedly gone missing after a suspected sea pirate attack along Isaka in Okrika Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. According to reports, out of the twenty passengers that boarded the boat on Thursday, nine were rescued by security personnel and transported to the state capital. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the boat driver passed through Kilometer 10, a prohibited channel for commercial boat operators, which has been…

As part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of insecurity, especially ransom-driven abductions, the Federal Government has activated the toll-free 112 emergency number for Nigerians to report kidnappings and other security threats. Nigerians, on Thursday, woke to the sad news of the gruesome murder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, who, despite paying a ransom sum of N100 million, was killed by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., in connection with allegations of cyber terrorism and internet fraud. The defendants, who appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke at the Federal High Court in Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The individuals named in the case include Su Dong Fu, Zheng Xian Tao, Wang Shi Long, Pan Cai Qi,…

Former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its internal crisis, accusing its leaders of becoming subservient to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo argued that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister significantly weakened the PDP’s position as an opposition party. In 2023, Wike, a former Rivers State governor and prominent PDP figure, accepted a ministerial role under Tinubu…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has taken a significant step in enhancing national service delivery under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Following the successful implementation of the Contactless Passport Renewal System in Canada, the NIS has now expanded the initiative to Europe. In a statement on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the move as another pivotal milestone in the government’s commitment to streamlining and improving service…

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, and his law firm have filed a petition requesting the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union to impose a visa ban on the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The petition, dated February 4, 2025, accuses Adejobi of suppressing free speech and using his position to intimidate Nigerians critical of the government. The petition highlights multiple instances where Adejobi allegedly ordered…

In a strategic move to bolster internal security and enhance swift responses to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle to lead the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad.   Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, announced that as part of the IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime…

The Lagos State Government has announced the deployment of four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites to monitor speed and traffic violations across the state. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed that the initiative is a collaboration with Huawei Technologies.  The new installations will complement existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and Traffic Management Solution devices. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu Presents N3.05trn 2025 Budget…