Stakeholders under the aegis of Nsulu Airport Land Owners and Host Communities have condemned the Abia State government’s decision to clear access roads for the proposed Abia Airport, alleging that the move disregards a court order. Last week, the state government initiated the clearing process for the airport’s runway, asserting that host community members were …
Tompolo, HOSTCOM Back Tinubu For Second Term
Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, and the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have announced their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The endorsement was revealed at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, with Dr. Benjamin Tamaranebi, HOSTCOM’s National President, and …
We Won’t Let Enemies Disrupt Rivers’ Livelihood – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political crisis will ultimately strengthen the state’s people rather than weaken them. He also warned against efforts to incite violence and disrupt livelihoods, vowing that such actions would not be tolerated. Fubara made these remarks during a visit …
Oando Signs $650M Deal With Agip, Backed By Afrexinsure
Oando Plc has secured a $650 million deal with Nigerian Agip Oil Company, supported by risk management solutions from AfrexInsure, the specialized insurance arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This agreement strengthens the relationship between Oando and Afreximbank, ensuring that the company’s investments in Nigeria’s energy sector are …
Zelenskyy Discloses Salary And Family Assets For 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly disclosed his family’s assets, income, expenses, and financial obligations for 2024 as part of the country’s anti-corruption efforts. The Presidential Office released the declaration on Sunday, March 30. In 2024, Zelenskyy’s family earned Hr 15,286,193 ($368,556), including Hr 8,585,532 ($207,000) …
Dele Momodu To President Tinubu: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” Over Rivers Crisis
Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “anti-democratic.” On March 18, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House …
Petrol Price Hits N935 Per Litre In Lagos
Petrol marketers in Lagos have raised pump prices to between N925 and N935 per litre, citing higher landing costs, supply issues, and delays in currency-related policies. The price increase follows Dangote Refinery’s decision to stop selling petrol in naira and ongoing discussions about the naira-for-crude policy. Last Monday, …
PDP Assistant Women Leader Steps Down From Party
Margaret Ekpeyong Okon, the Assistant State Woman Leader for the South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from the party, adding to the growing political shifts within Cross River State. Her resignation comes just two days after Emana Amawhe, the PDP’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2024 …