Nigeria’s proven natural gas reserves have increased to 215.19 trillion cubic feet (TCF), while 670 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses have been deployed nationwide under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to officials of the Decade of Gas Secretariat and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV). The figures were disclosed during a media engagement and capacity-building session organised by the Decade of Gas Secretariat in collaboration with PI-CNG & EV in Kano on Friday. The session brought together journalists from electronic, print and digital media organisations to strengthen their understanding of Nigeria’s…
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Concerns over Nigeria’s preparedness to contain Ebola have intensified amid questions about a reported N10 billion response fund, delayed diagnosis and inconsistencies in contact figures, raising fears about public confidence in the country’s outbreak response. Dr. Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija, Co-Chair of the G7 Investment Initiative on Global Health, has warned that the delay in diagnosing Nigeria’s imported Ebola case could undermine containment efforts, stressing that the next two weeks would be critical to preventing further transmission. Speaking on a national television station, Olatunbosun-Alakija urged hospitals, particularly private healthcare facilities, to strengthen disease surveillance, promptly report suspected cases and maintain adequate supplies…
Political leaders in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have pledged to deliver “top-to-bottom” votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing infrastructure development and improved political cooperation under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The pledge was made during an interactive engagement involving political leaders, traditional rulers, women and youths in Kuje, where Wike defended the Rainbow Coalition as a model for promoting political stability and cooperation across party lines. The minister urged political leaders in other states to embrace the approach, which he said had encouraged members of the APC and the…
The Osun State Government has engaged security agencies and other relevant stakeholders ahead of the enforcement of its Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Law, 2026, in a move aimed at improving traffic management, curbing illegal revenue collection and restoring order in the state’s transportation sector. The stakeholder engagement, held on Friday, brought together key institutions to discuss the provisions of the law, clarify enforcement responsibilities and strengthen cooperation among agencies responsible for maintaining order on the state’s roads and motor parks. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Works and Transport and representative of…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to sign the death warrants of four convicts sentenced to death for the kidnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City if they fail to appeal their sentences within the stipulated 30 days. The governor gave the assurance while speaking during a fellowship at God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, where he reviewed his administration’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes across Edo State. Okpebholo said insecurity was among the major challenges confronting the state when he assumed office, adding that he had raised…
A legal practitioner and public interest analyst, Christopher Chidera, has questioned the legality of the 20-year prison sentence imposed on 48-year-old Paul Okechukwu for membership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), arguing that the conviction was based on a repealed law and a disputed proscription order. Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Okechukwu under Section 16 of the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013. However, Chidera argued that the legal foundation of the conviction was questionable because the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2022 expressly repealed the 2013 legislation. In a statement, the lawyer cited Section…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted JP Morgan approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the American financial institution’s plans to expand its presence in the country’s financial markets. The proposed lender, JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, must obtain a final banking licence from the apex bank before it can commence operations. In a statement issued on Friday, the CBN said the approval reflects growing international interest in Nigeria’s financial markets and economic prospects. Michael Akuka, director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department, said the development comes amid ongoing…
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has announced funeral arrangements for its late Assistant General Overseer, Pastor Felix Adedeji Peters. Peters served as Assistant General Overseer at the ministry’s Lagos Mega Region 4 in Ijaiye, Lagos State. He also served as the Senior Regional Overseer of MFM’s South-South I Region in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In its funeral announcement, the church described the late cleric as a man of God and faith and a true ambassador of Christ whose legacy would endure. According to the programme released by the ministry, the funeral activities will take place on Thursday,…
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State have reportedly been involved in a road accident while travelling to Kaduna State for a political rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to reports, the party members were on their way to Kaduna to participate in the political gathering when the incident occurred. The rally was expected to bring together APC supporters and other party stakeholders in support of President Tinubu. However, details surrounding the reported accident remain unclear. Details of Accident Yet to Be Confirmed As of the time of…
The lingering divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State came into focus on Thursday as several prominent party leaders were absent from the inauguration of the 344-member Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, who was appointed by Tinubu to coordinate the presidential campaign in Osun, inaugurated the council in Osogbo, the state capital. Among those absent were the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola; the APC governorship candidate for the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji; and the senator representing Osun East,…