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• PDP elects next chairman in October• NEC to constitute convention, zoning committees next week• Tambuwal: APC lacks structures of a political party• APC Governors back Buni’s committee on congresses, national convention The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, yesterday, survived raging onslaught against his continued stay in office and got a soft landing a …

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have asked the interim leadership of the party to conduct a national convention to pick new members of the National Working Committee. The governors under the aegis of Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) made the call in a communique issued after their meeting in Abuja on Sunday. This communique was signed by …

Environmental Rights Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has expressed the concern that Nigeria is not ready for a post-petroleum economy. It therefore stressed the need for African countries to urgently embrace renewable energy sources so as not to be left behind in the ongoing rapid global movement from dirty energy to clean energy. ERA/FoEN stated that time was …

**VP to Envoy: Let’s explore opportunities for our young people **Vietnam recognizes Nigeria’s role in Africa as enormous With the existing opportunities in agriculture and technology in Nigeria the nation and Vietnam will benefit from effective collaboration in the two sectors and thereby deepen their friendly relationships. Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo made this assertion on Monday at the …

*VP highlights Niger Delta’s diverse human capital, cites progress of FG’s New Vision initiative for the region Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, said on Tuesday that the Buhari Administration will ensure the completion of the critical Niger Delta development projects it has embarked upon in furtherance of its New Vision development agenda for the region. Prof. Osinbajo who was …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy from crude oil, noting that the nation can earn $20bn annually from the cultivation and production of oil palm. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday, said the decline in prices of crude oil and the COVID -19 pandemic highlight the …

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, on Monday, announced the withdrawal of the conferment of Otunba Asoludero chieftaincy title on former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha. The first-class traditional ruler also canceled the installation ceremony which was earlier scheduled to hold on September 19. The withdrawal is contained in a letter dated August 9, signed by the …

With the refinery now projected to commence operations in 2025, Dangote Group’s indebtedness to financial institutions is estimated to hit $8.4 billion by 2025. Dangote Oil Refinery, which is reputed to be Africa’s biggest oil refinery, may soon run into a deep financial crisis as a result of a $7 billion debt burden – a situation which indicates a possible …

Another 1,081 Boko Haram terrorists, Some Senior Commanders and their families have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai after sustained military land and air bombardments of their enclaves and hideouts in the North East. This is just as it emerged that discontent as a result of internal skirmishes, coupled with overwhelming famine,  internal and health challenges as well as …

Rivers doctors break ranks of NARD, resume work LUTH opens attendance register National Hospital limits patients seen daily to 20 As the strike called by the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, entered the eighth day, the striking doctors have called for the sack or resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Nigige, and the Minister of …