The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering increased crude oil production via supportive policies, incentives, and strategic partnerships with international oil companies (IOCs). The reassurance came amid a courtesy visit by Mr. Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies SE, to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, in Abuja. Sharing updates on TotalEnergies’ ongoing and future operations in Nigeria, Mr. Terraz confirmed the successful drilling of additional wells. He highlighted their continued stability of production, noting the company’s divestment of its interest in the Bonga North project to Shell. “TotalEnergies is fully…
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The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has refused to approve the extension of more than fifty expired oil licences. He recently revealed that the licences are currently on his table, awaiting extensions. Speaking at the PENGASSAN energy and labour summit in Abuja, Heineken Lokpobiri declared that despite awarding over sixty licences in a marginal bid round that happened a few years ago, fewer than six of them have actually invested in the assets ever since. According to him, he will not give licenses to people who willingly apply for it without making tangible efforts to invest in them.…
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party has blasted the allocation of ₦2.5 billion to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Recall that the Governor announced the approval on Tuesday when the new Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Idia Ize-Iyamu, paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, Benin. Idia had asked the state government for assistance in constructing a world-class Paediatric Centre worth N2.5 billion, which the governor approved. Reacting via a press statement, PDP Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, revealed that the governor should have invested the money in state-owned hospitals rather than a federal…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has said that President Bola Tinubu risks being massively voted out in 2027 if the country’s economy does not improve. He recently revealed that Tinubu’s policies are clearly not working, and the ruling All Progressives Congress cannot keep getting away with mismanaging the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, he said that the people have suffered enough under the present government, so he expects Nigerians to seek alternatives in two years’ time. According to him, unless citizens see huge improvements in the areas…
Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has come out to share how her acting career started. She recently encouraged her followers and fans not to give up even when the going is extremely tough. Speaking via an Instagram post, the moviestar recalled when she used to wait and pray for acting gigs, stating that she kept believing even when every road seemed blocked. Appreciating God for answered prayers, she revealed that the jobs are now so many that she feels overwhelmed from time to time. Acknowledging that her growth over the years can only be the Lord’s doing, the filmmaker thanked her…
Popular rapper Offset has come out to describe marriage as one of his all-time worst experiences. He recently revealed that he does not intend to walk down the aisle again, and fans have been reacting. Speaking on the Full Send podcast, the lyricist reflected on his failed relationship with Cardi B, suggesting that marriage is a closed chapter for him. According to him, he will no longer condone the idea of settling down, and anyone thinking in that direction should be ready for their lives to be turned upside down. “I’m done with the whole marriage thing. If you’re thinking…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rubbished the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) zoning decision for the 2027 presidential election. The coalition party recently described it as a political trick aimed at luring prominent politicians like Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi into its fold. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, blasted both the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for prioritising political discussions over the country’s pressing problems. According to him, the fact that their zoning arrangements are coming early shows that they are not…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that the women of the state are pillars of development. He recently hailed the female gender for contributing to the growth of the Abia society, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Abia Women Delegates Conference, he revealed that in the last 34 years, Abia women have willingly given up themselves and their resources to ensure the state maximizes its full potential. According to him, through the sound advice and encouragement from the brilliant women in the state, the wealth of Abia has kept increasing over the years.…
Popular content creator IShowSpeed has been named number one on Rolling Stone’s list of the 25 most influential creators worldwide. This cements Darren Watkins Jr’s status as a leading figure in the global streaming and gaming scene. The feat, which was announced via Rolling Stone’s official X account, highlighted how the 20-year-old Ohio native transformed a childhood nickname, “Speed,” and channelled his passion for video games into major streaming success. With over 135 million followers across social media platforms, IShowSpeed has grown from being just a gamer into a successful online entertainer. With content known for its consistent, nonstop, immersive…
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to do something about the hardship being faced by millions of Nigerians because of his economic policies. The caucus made the call at the end of its emergency meeting held in Abuja to support the decision made by the PDP leadership on the future of the party ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking via a press statement issued by the media unit of the caucus, the leader, Fred Agbedi, said that the innocent citizens are groaning on a daily basis. According to him, Nigerians…
