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Appraising NUPRC’s New Tempo

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2026January 16, 20260

By Grace Ameh As a woman who has spent years admiring the quiet strength of sisters carving paths in Nigeria’s demanding energy sector, my heart swelled with genuine joy the moment Chief Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan’s appointment as Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission was announced. Here...

Impeachment: Group Cautions Rivers CJ Against Playing into the Hands of Rivers Lawmakers

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2026January 16, 20260

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership (ACDL) has issued a strong caution to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, on the critical need for judicial independence in the face of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu. The group’s...

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Will Take NUPRC to Greater Heights and Restore Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector — Centre for Energy Reforms

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2026January 16, 20260

The Centre for Energy Reforms (CER) has expressed confidence that the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will reposition the Commission for stronger performance and renewed credibility within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. In a statement on Friday, the group’s executive director, Dr...

Independent Report Clears Fubara, Says Rivers Lawmakers Using Impeachment for Personal Gain

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2026January 16, 20260

An independent civic watchdog has absolved Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, of any wrongdoing, describing the ongoing impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, as a political witch-hunt driven by personal interests rather than constitutional breaches. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Good Governance Advocacy...

Grace Ike Prioritises Structural Development as FCTA Chapel Pays New Year Homage

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has reiterated her administration’s commitment to prioritising structural development and infrastructural upgrades at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in 2026. Comrade Ike made this known on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, while receiving a...

Honoring the Brave: Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s Unwavering Commitment to Nigeria’s Security

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

By Gambo Jagindi Today, as Nigeria joins the world in commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day 2026, the nation shines a spotlight on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and its Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR. Prof. Audi’s transformative leadership has propelled the NSCDC...

“A True Leader: Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo Celebrates Another Year of Impact”

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

As Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, marks another milestone birthday, former Presidential Aspirant Tein T. S. Jack-Rich, CON, President of Belemaoil Group, has praised his exemplary leadership and tireless advocacy for the country’s youth. In a heartfelt tribute, Jack-Rich celebrated Sukubo’s vision, courage, and...

Farewell: Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor for Burial Jan. 30

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

Yenagoa—Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced the burial date of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as January 30, 2026. Diri disclosed this, yesterday, during the state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, outlining a four-day funeral programme in honour of the departed deputy governor. His...

We’re still proud of you- FG to Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

The Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Thursday...

Save Nigeria Group USA Vows to Continue Advocacy for Nigeria’s Safety and Freedom

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2026January 14, 20260

The Save Nigeria Group USA has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the safety, dignity, and freedom of Nigerians, following a high-level engagement with US policymakers. The group’s president, Stephen Osemwegie, attended a hearing at the US Capitol Hill, convened by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), focusing...