BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive fuel pricing under the country’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The directive was issued by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), SenatorContinue Reading
OLISA AGBAKOBA (SAN) BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but warned that the initiative could become a “tool of oppression” if adequate constitutional safeguards are not put in place to insulate it from political interference. Agbakoba’s position followsContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major overhaul of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The reform package is designed to transform the NYSC into a civilian-led, skills-driven and productivity-focused institutionContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified efforts to overturn last week’s Federal High Court ruling that set aside its registration, with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, National Leader Seriake Dickson and other party leaders rallying support ahead of filing an appealContinue Reading
***Codes ready, released Friday, upload deadline remains July 11 — INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and several political parties have disagreed over the issuance of access codes required for uploading candidates’ nomination details onto the commission’s online portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. While most political partiesContinue Reading
R-L: Former Directors-General/Chief Executive Officers of the Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency; Ade dosumu, Temisan Omatseye, WISTA President Nigeria; Dr. Odunayo Ani, Former Director General; Mrs Mfon Usoro, Present Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and safety agency Dr Dayo Mobereola, Former Director General; Dakuku Peterside during The 8thContinue Reading
L-R: Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Hon. Uduak Odudoh; Director, Maritime safety and security, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Makoji Musa; representing the Honourable Minister; a Female Seafarer displaying the Seafarers Discharge Book; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and SafetyContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Major political parties have expressed concern over the delay in the release of funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, warning that it could undermine preparations and affect the credibility of the polls. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic PartyContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Residents of Agege, Lagos, have expressed shock following the designation of a local businessman, Alhaji Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, by the United States government as an alleged financier of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISIS-WA). Many neighbours described Muhammad as a quiet and deeply religious man whoContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The death toll from Venezuela’s catastrophic twin earthquakes has climbed to 1,430, as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. The powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several parts of theContinue Reading