There are many whispers and writings about your involvement with the Malta Refinery, the ownership of OANDO OIL company, and Agip Nigeria Limited. Tell the nation the truth, Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. You owe that to your country and compatriots. An editorial in a foreign magazine has referred to your alleged involvement in the oil sector as shady. By Abdu Labaran Those in the corridors of power, many of whom are your ‘boys’—some are your personal friends, some are family friends and others who were just ‘powerful’ enough to gatecrash their way into your circle of ‘friends’—may advise you…
Author: TheStories
Nigeria is a leading crude oil producer in Africa and a major exporter globally. Oil receipts account for more than 80 percent of the country’s income, making it a critical economic sector. According to Statista, Nigeria’s crude oil reserves stand at 36.9 billion barrels, valued at roughly 74 million metric tons. Despite this, Nigeria still imports petroleum products like premium motor spirit (petrol), diesel, and aviation fuel (Jet A1), which significantly drains government finances. By Kingsley Okoye A key aspect of President Bola Tinubu’s monetary and fiscal policies is to stimulate additional revenue and foreign exchange earnings, ultimately improving the…
In a significant political shift, Bello Layya, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Argungu Local Government of Kebbi state, along with 1,500 party supporters, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. The group of PDP defectors included key figures such as Ward Chairmen, the Youth Leader, the Women Leader, and a former member of the House of Representatives, Eng. Garba Musa Gulma. The PDP decampees were welcomed by the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, during the APC Zonal Campaign Rally in Argungu. The rally,…
The Federal Government and environmental stakeholders have taken steps to validate the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations, 2009, to strengthen environmental laws in the country. Dr. Innocent Barikor, Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), speaking at a validation workshop on Monday in Abuja, said the document would improve air quality and prevent exposure to waste and hazardous substances. He stated that the regulations aim to provide a framework for regulating activities that adversely impact Nigeria’s environment. Barikor emphasized that the event marked a significant step in stakeholders’ collective journey towards a more sustainable…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has advanced the nation’s surveillance of acute febrile illnesses (AFI). Stakeholders convened in Abuja to mark a new phase in Nigeria’s efforts to monitor and respond to diseases such as malaria, Lassa fever, and dengue. The Acute Febrile Illness Sentinel Surveillance (AFIS) project, a collaborative effort between the NCDC and partners including the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), has been instrumental in this initiative. The project tests for nine diseases, including malaria and SARS-CoV-2, and…
The Edo State Government has accused Comrade Philip Shaibu of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo as the Deputy Governor of the state. This allegation was made in a statement released on Monday by the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, in Benin. The state government claimed that Shaibu had been engaging in correspondence with various individuals and organizations, falsely claiming to be the Deputy Governor. Nehikhare urged the public to disregard any such correspondence from Shaibu, emphasizing that the issue of his reinstatement as Deputy Governor is still pending in court. Shaibu, who was previously impeached by the Edo…
Journalists are the watchdogs of society. They see, they tell, bringing to the attention of society issues that affect the lives of the people and providing a voice for the downtrodden and those who seek justice. That’s why the press is regarded as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, after the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, because they complement the process of checks and balances that is the bedrock of democracy. Whether journalists in Nigeria are fulfilling that role and to what extent is subjective, as the conduct of media houses and individual practitioners at different times swings their rating on…
The recent revelation by Ambassador Abdul Danbature about a $50,000 blackmail plot against Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Bello Mohammed, has sent shockwaves across the nation. This disturbing report, originally highlighted by the *Pacific News-Times*, exposes a dangerous scheme aimed at undermining Nigeria’s national security by discrediting a key government official. By Suleiman Abbah The emergence of a video featuring a notorious bandit leader making baseless allegations against Minister Matawalle, coupled with the timing of these allegations alongside the foiled #Endbadgovernance protests, paints a grim picture of an orchestrated campaign intended to destabilize the North and weaken the federal government’s machinery. Danbature’s…
Tajudeen A Tijjani’s article, “Uba Sani and the paradox box” is a masterclass in hypocrisy and doublespeak. The writer pretends to be neutral while peddling a narrative that reeks of bias and misinformation. It’s a shame that such a piece would seek to obfuscate the truth and confuse the public. By Nasiru Chikaji Let’s set the record straight: Governor Uba Sani’s move to investigate the loans obtained by his predecessor, Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai, is a courageous step towards transparency and accountability. It’s not a “political hara-kiri” or a “Pandora’s box” as the writer sensationalistically puts it. Rather, it’s a necessary…
Today, the current occupier of Sir Kasihm Ibrahim House, Kaduna, Mr. Uba Sani has dragged his boss, former governor Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai to the cleaners. What the action will deliver is unpredictable.