NCDMB, NMDPRA Inspect Waltersmith Refinery Expansion, Applaud Growth to 10,000bpd Capacity
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Thursday joined the Authority Chief Executive (ACE) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Mr. Saidu Mohammed, on an inspection visit to the Waltersmith modular refinery in Ohaji-Egbema, Imo State. The visit was aimed at assessing…
White House Dinner Shooting Suspect Identified as California Graduate
The man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has been identified as Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, a suburb of Los Angeles. He worked as a part-time tutor and video game developer. Law enforcement officials said Allen has no prior criminal record. Following his arrest, he reportedly…
Deadly Blasts Hit Maiduguri, Leave Dozens Dead and Over 100 Injured
Multiple explosions, believed to have been carried out by suspected suicide bombers, rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 100 others, police said on Tuesday. The three blasts occurred on Monday evening, following an earlier attack on a military post between Sunday night and Monday morning,…
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Trump Releases Footage of Suspect, Officer Injured
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has released CCTV footage and images of the suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The footage, released shortly before the President addressed the media, reportedly shows the suspect running into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, bypassing security…
Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei Clears Screening Ahead of 2027 Elections
Engr. Ambaiowei, who currently serves in the National Assembly, has been actively involved in legislative duties and constituency engagement, factors that may influence his standing among stakeholders in the area.
The Architecture of Empty Chairs: Why Politics Without Principle Is a Slow Suicide
By Darlington Onyebuchi Agoha Politics was once described as the “art of the possible.” Today, in the hands of the valueless, it has become the “art of the heist.” We are witnessing a peculiar era in which leadership is no longer a call to service but a refuge for those who lack the character to…
FG Approves Pay Rise, Boosts Allowances and Welfare Package for Civil Servants
Nigeria’s Federal Government has approved a wide-ranging increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, a move expected to significantly raise take-home pay and improve morale across the public service. The announcement was made in Abuja by Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, following approval by the Federal Executive Council….
Ex-Texas Mayor Urges U.S. Probe of Sultan of Sokoto, Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Security Crisis
A former mayor of Blanco, Texas, Mike Arnold, has called on the United States government to investigate the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, over alleged links to terrorism. Speaking at a public forum, Arnold argued that what he described as “circumstantial evidence” was sufficient to justify a full investigation by U.S. authorities. He urged…
Debate Intensifies Over Bayelsa East Senatorial Seat as Calls Grow for Competence-Based Representation
Among the names being mentioned in ongoing conversations is Barrister Adigio Inangaebite Austin, whom some political observers describe as a strong contender. Supporters point to his professional background and perceived leadership qualities as factors that could enhance representation for the district.
