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The Senate has confirmed the nominations of five Executive Director-nominees of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector. Those confirmed include: Francis Alabo Ogaree, Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing Plants, Installations and Transportation Infrastructure; and Dr. Mustapha Lamorde, Executive Director, Health, Safety, Environment and Community. Others were Mansur Kuliya, Executive Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure; Bashir Sadiq, Executive Director, Corporate Services and Administration and Dr. Zainab Gobir, Executive Director, Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning. Chairman of the Downstream Petroleum Sector…

The Senate will next week Tuesday vote on the report of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review on amendments to the 1999 Constitution. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, gave the hint at the start of plenary, following an announcement made to invite members of the committee to a meeting scheduled to hold by 2pm on Tuesday. Omo-Agege, who presided over the session, disclosed that the report of the Constitution Review Committee would be laid tomorrow during plenary, and copies distributed to lawmakers tomorrow, Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He, therefore, appealed to Senators to study the report ahead of its consideration and ensure…

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border. Russia said the troops would be “peacekeeping” in the breakaway regions, which it has backed since 2014. But the US said calling them peacekeepers was “nonsense”. It accused Russia of creating a pretext for war. Ukraine’s president said his country was “not afraid of anything or anyone”. In a late-night televised address to the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky called for “clear and effective actions of…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is ready to tackle all concerns raised by port users on the implementation of the electronic scheduling system for trucks doing business in the ports. Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko, stated this on Tuesday in Lagos while reviewing the state of implementation of the policy, popularly known as “ETO system”, a year after it took off. “We are ready to effectively tackle all concerns raised by port stakeholders; having operated the novel electronic call-up system for about a year, it should be expected that some of the teething issues should give way. “All lingering…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Benin City, Edo state on Monday February 21, 2022 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideouts in Benin. The suspects are Chukwu Onyekachi, Augustine Omokaro Isreal, Franklin Ozoma, Kelly Osaretin, Uyi Eric, Aruna Charles Destiny, Osakpalor Joseph, Ogiamon Nosa, Otaru Praise Tobi, Lucky Tejiri, Clinton Amanemiye, Bright Omokhua, Aisosa Enobahkre, Imariable Aisosa Collins, Osamede Egboiy Nicholas, Louis Ekharuyi, Omokhua Destiny and Omagbon Friday Harry. Others are Freedom Ovie, Daniel Ogbemudia, James Collins Oghenetega, Imalele Tony, Sunday Etim Peter, Nosakhare Uyi, Obi Emeka, Joseph Etim Peter, Favour Aigbiedo, Greater Omosivie, Humphery Omosivie,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 18, arraigned one Olalekan Mutholib on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of over $100, 909. 06 and N1, 050,000.60 before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Mutholib and his accomplices allegedly claimed that they possessed some magical power to double the sum of $50,000 they had falsely obtained from one of their victims, Raji Babatunde. One of the counts reads: “That you, Olalekan Mutholib and Nurudeen Gbolagade Rasheed (now at large) sometime in 2021 in Lagos, and…

VP also receives Worldwide Leader of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from US at Presidential Villa Urges faith-based organisations to preach unity among Nigerians Following the tough stance by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against recent coups d’etat in the sub-region, the cooperation of the international community including other global, regional bodies and financial institutions will concretize the efforts against unconstitutional changes of government and deter coup plotters. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this late Monday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa,…

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina says President Muhammadu Buhari is hours away from signing the updated Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Adesina disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels TV, Sunrise Daily. Asked whether the President will sign the bill, he said, “He (Buhari) will sign it (the bill) any moment from now. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be anytime, but within the 30 days,” he said. He added that, “It could be signed today; it could be signed tomorrow. In a matter of…

The governors of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) reportedly met at the Kebbi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja on Monday evening following the postponement of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The caretaker chairman of APC and governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni, on Monday announced the postponement of the February 26 national convention to March 26. APC governors who were split over the decision met to either agree or counter the postponement of the APC national convention. The emergency closed-door meeting was called as fears over the future of APC continues to heighten. APC makes…

Nigerian airlines have increased airfare by 100% with immediate effect after a meeting in Lagos by domestic airline operators on Monday. Although the airlines agreed to implement the price increase on March 1, checks by Chronicle NG shows that all airlines have already implemented the increase. A source who spoke to Chronicle NG explained that the humungous increment was caused by the increase in the cost of aviation fuel. The resolution adopted by all the domestic operators sees the least economy ticket now selling for 50,000 naira, instead of the previous 22,000 naira for an hour flight. Investigation by Chronicle…