The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
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Simon Ekpa to Remain in Prison Until 2025—Finnish Authorities
Finnish authorities have announced that Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran activist, will remain in custody as his trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, has been a persistent challenge for the Nigerian government, advocating for a controversial independent Biafran state. According to Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, the district court has set May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to file potential charges against Ekpa. Laaksonen confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and…
Read MoreReuben Abati and other anti-Igbo bigots in Nigeria
Anti-Igbo rhetoric is on the rise inside Nigeria. Only a few days ago, the country’s President retired army General Olusegun Obasanjo called some Igbo leaders insane for demanding a frank discussion of Nigeria’s federalism and stating that secession was preferable to being victims of pogroms. His Minister of Transport called Ndigbo idiots for making the case for an Igbo as President. The Minister of State for the Navy called Ndigbo traitors. Inspired anti-Igbo articles are flooding the newspapers. For instance, Reuben Abati of The Guardian (Lagos) wrote a two-part article…
Read MoreChristmas Message: Princess Njemanze-Neboh Beckons On Amawom Indigenes To Unite, Fight Injustice.
…Tasks Njemanze Ihenacho royal scions to return home, take charge The daughter of late Eze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze, Ozuruigbo V of Owerri, Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh, has called on the people of Amawom, Owere Nshi Ise community to re-enact the spirit of love and unity for which the community was known in the past. Princess Njemanze-Neboh in a comment in the community ‘s platform equally urged all those she described as “descendants of Njemanze Ihenacho” to return home and take charge of the affairs the family. Princess Njemanze-Neboh who recalled…
Read MoreJubilation As Teachers, Others Receive N85,000 Minimum Wage In Rivers
Rivers State civil servants, including teachers, have expressed joy and relief as the state government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, begins the payment of the new N85,000 minimum wage. This landmark initiative reflects the Governor’s dedication to improving the welfare of public sector workers across the state. The implementation of the new wage structure coincides with the prompt disbursement of November salaries, signaling a commitment to fulfilling the administration’s promise of prioritizing workers’ welfare This development comes amidst reported attempts by opposition forces to destabilize the state’s financial…
Read MoreVictoria Immaculate Okwunwa Uzoka Goes Home , Dec.6
The Uzoka family of Orsu-Obodo in Oguta LGA, Imo State has sorrowfully announced the death of Princess Victoria Immaculate Okwunwa Uzoka also known as Ada Ogene whose transition occured on July 8,2024 at age 72. A release signed by Ogene Dr Jones Uzoka ,head of the family states that she will be committed to mother earth on Friday, December 6, at her family compound after Eckankar Awareness and Memorial Service that will take place Tuesday December 3, at Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos.
Read MoreRULAAC demands immediate release of Uzodimma’s ex-commissioner
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release or charge of Fabian Ihekweme, a former commissioner appointed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Ihekweme’s arrest comes amid his criticism of the Uzodimma administration. Imo police spokesman, Henry Okoye, said Ihekweme was arrested following a petition against him by a group known as Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA). According to Okoye, the group accused him of making “seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the state.” In a statement on Thursday, Executive Director…
Read MoreIllegal Sale Of NUJ Press Centre : Confusion As Magistrate Over Rules High Court In Imo.
…Orders arrest of occupants, sealing of secretariat. … Case already fixed for judgement. A very strange scenario played out yesterday in Owerri ,Capital of Imo state, when a bailiff,one Mr Onyekachi Uba accompanied by nine armed policemen stormed the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State council, located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, arrested the occupants and sealed the secretariat. The incident which has elicited widespread condemnation contradicts an earlier directive of a High Court, sitting in Owerri had cautioned the contending parties to stay away from…
Read MorePDP,ONLY CREDIBLE OPPOSITION CUPP calls for stronger vibrant opposition to dislodge Tinubu in 2027.
…As Ikenga Ugochinyere splashes cash gift to constituents . Out spoken and courageous spokesman of the Coalition of the United Political Parties,CUPP- Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu has warned that only a consistent, courageous and vibrant opposition such as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP would rescue the nation from the crushing and suffocating claws of the alleged visionless, planless and clueless APC led-administration in Nigeria. “The nation is currently breeding, wallowing in unprecedented inflation, poverty, hunger, squalor, illiteracy, insecurity, unemployment, starvation, among other debilitating factors yet some political charlatans who are…
Read MoreAgor wishes Owerri Municipal people Merry Xmas, Prosperous New Year
…Distributes gifts to his people Hon. Joseph Agor, is the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Imo State, A popular and grassroots politician, Hon. Agor is an active stakeholder of the Rescue Mission Government Administration of Imo State. He is a part of success story of the achievements of Governor Rochas Okorocha’s administration. Before, he was elected the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Hon. Agor, was the Transition Committee Chairman of the Council. A generous giver, caring politician and man of the people, Hon. Agor, has been…
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