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OML 25: Rivers governor says ‘will’ develop stakeholder communities
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said he will develop stakeholder communities in Oil Mining Lease (OML 25).
Governor Wike to launch new security outfit Friday
Governor Nyesom Wike also declared that the Rivers State Government will formally launch the new security architecture of the on Friday, July 26, 2019.
OML-25: Host communities reject Shell
The leaders of the three communities hosting OML-25 facility in Rivers on Tuesday insisted that they did not want the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in their communities again.
OML-25: Governor Wike directs parties to resolve issues, re-open facility in seven days
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has directed all parties in dispute over the Oil Mining Licence, OML-25 to resolve all contending issues within 7 days and reopen the oil facility.
Niger Delta group demands right to own oil licenses
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF) has called on the federal government to approve the granting to Niger Delta indigenes and the Niger Delta state governments, who are interested, the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) in the renewal and award of Oil Licenses.
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NSE: Investors react positively to ministers’ inauguration, assignment
Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday reacted positively to the inauguration and assignment of ministers to various portfolios by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari warns cabinet members against unnecessary altercation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja, cautioned new cabinet Ministers against unnecessary altercation while discharging their responsibilities.
Kaduna election: Tribunal dismisses Shehu Sani’s petition for lack of merit
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Kaduna has dismissed the petition challenging the election of Senator Uba Sani as the lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
President Buhari approves appointment of aides for First Lady
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of aides for the Office of the First Lady, occupied by Hajia Aisha Buhari.
Ugandan, Rwandan leaders sign pact to end months-long standoff
The presidents of Rwanda and Uganda on Wednesday signed an agreement in Angola to end months of tensions after the two leaders exchanged accusations of spying, political assassinations and meddling.
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Why IPOB members attacked Senator Ekweremadu in Germany
The immediate past Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, was on Saturday physically attacked in Nuremberg, Germany, where he had gone to attend the new yam festival by some members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), who claimed he and some other Igbo leaders in power had not done enough to protect their interest and those of other Igbo from the alleged oppressions of the current government of President Muhammadu Buhari in the country.
Federal government to inject $300 million in 5,000 AgriSMEs
The Federal Government has earmarked the sum of $300million (about N110billion) as a support initiative for about 5,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the agribusiness.
Kidnappers now demand foodstuffs to free victims
Kidnappers seems to have adopted a new measure to ensure they stay alive while carrying out their nefarious activities as they now demand for foodstuffs as condition to release their victims.
Expert: Nigeria is capable of handling Ebola case
A medical expert, Dr Ademola Lawal, has said that Nigeria has the capacity to handle any case of Ebola in the country with its experience on the Lassa fever challenge.
Sudan forms transition government to lead country to civilian rule
Sudan’s military leaders and the country’s pro-democracy opposition movement have formed an 11-member sovereign council to lead the country through a three-year transitional period towards civilian rule, state news agency SUNA reported.