NNPC to Trim Lifters of Nigerian Crude to 16 as 278 Submit Bids

Dr. Ibe Kachikwu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it hopes to introduce commercial certainty in the sale of Nigeria’s crude grades in the international market starting from January 2016.

Police arrest suspected kidnapper of The Sun DMD’s wife

LAGOS—The Police in Lagos  have arrested one of the  suspected kidnappers of  wife of The Sun  Deputy Managing Director, Mrs Toyin Nwosu. The suspect, Vanguard gathered, was arrested in Kogi State.

Reps To Declare State Of Emergency On Unemployment

 

The House of Representatives has called on the Executive to declare a state of emergency on unemployment in Nigeria.

Crude Oil Opening Bid: NNPC Wants Only Competent Companies

 

 As at midday on Tuesday, October 27, the NNPC had received tenders from 278 companies bidding for the sale and purchase of only 26 crude oil grades in Nigeria.

Oshodi-Apapa gridlock: Senate seeks immediate reactivation of port rail lines

ABUJA—Disturbed by the recurring and perennial traffic gridlock along the Oshodi-Apapa Express-way, Senate has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, commence the reactivation of rail lines at Apapa ports for evacuation of petroleum products.

Uwazuruike blows hot over Kanu

  

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Ralph Uwazuruike has called on the Federal Government to unconditionally release Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Ajimobi Wins at Tribunal, Waves Olive Branch to Ladoja, Akala, Others

 

Governor Abiola Ajimobi

Amidst heavy security cover led by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade, the state governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of Accord Party (AP), Senator Rashidi Ladoja, against the election of the state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

278 companies bid for NNPC’s 950,000 bpd crude deal

 

ABUJA—The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, stated that 278 companies were vying to secure the contract for the trading of about 950,000 barrels per day of Nigeria’s crude oil from January 2016.

RIVERS: TRIBUNAL SACKS SPEAKER, 20 OTHERS

  

The Rivers state Election Petition Tribunal, has nullified  the election of  21 lawmakers in Rivers State House of  Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic  Party [PDP] including the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Owaji Ibani from Andoni Constituency.

Ex-Akwa Ibom Governor, Attah Quits Partisan Politics

      

Ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah

 A one-time Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah on Tuesday announced his retirement from partisan politics to enable him play the role of an elder statesman.

Buhari Urges Ooni-designate to Use His Position to Promote Peace

Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the 51st Ooni of Ife

 President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi who emerged as the 51st Ooni of Ife and successor to the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade to use his office and position to promote peace not only in Yorubaland but throughout Nigeria.

Fire Breaks Out at Former Cway Factory in Lagos

       

 Kessisheen Plaza, which formerly housed Cway confectionaries factory located opposite the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) bustop, Ejigbo, is on fire.