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A Nigerian energy company, Sapphire and Carbuncle Energy Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexarka Group Energy and Infrastructure Holdings in London as part of efforts to strengthen energy development and attract global investment into Nigeria’s energy sector. The agreement follows the company’s recent incorporation in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion aimed at enhancing its access to international capital and technical expertise. The dual milestone reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging global partnerships to address Nigeria’s energy challenges and accelerate sustainable development across the sector. According to the company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive  Officer, Mr. Mkposong…

Agency Report Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering migration partnership, organised immigration crime, border security, and expanded business visas for UK firms operating in Nigeria. The agreements were announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on its X handle on Thursday, as part of ongoing engagements during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo was quoted as saying that the deals “reflect Nigeria’s push for a transparent, rules-based migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial,” adding that they would help…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Government has denied planned sale of Ibom Power Plant, saying it is repaying $560,000 quarterly  to liquidate the $9 million Afreximbank loan secured for the Ibom Power Plant many years ago.  No administration was mentioned as the collector of the loan. Dr. Aniekan Umanah, Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information, in a press statement on Wednesday, March 18, rebutted this in reaction to a publication by The Guide newspaper, accusing the state government of planning to sell the company. Ibom Power Company Limited was incorporated by ex-governor Victor Attah administration on January 15, 2001, as the pioneer independent…

Edi Umoh The quarter-final fixtures for the UEFA Champions League have been confirmed following the conclusion of the round of 16 matches, with eight top clubs advancing in the race for European glory. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) remain in contention after a commanding 8–2 aggregate victory over Chelsea. Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City 5–1 on aggregate for the third consecutive season. Spanish clubs are strongly represented, with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also reaching the last eight. Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 8–3 on aggregate, while Atlético crushed Tottenham Hotspur 7–5. Bayern Munich cruised past Atalanta 10–2, while Sporting CP produced a stunning comeback from…

Akakan Umoh The Baltimore County Court, Maryland, United States of America, has slammed $300,000 damages on Olufunke Ashekun for defaming the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) USA Incorporated and its founder, Dr Daniel Olukoya. Recall that Ashekun and MFM have been in a legal battle following her posts and campaigns on social media, which the church considered defamatory and offensive. A statement by the church on Sunday said the jury having found Ashekun guilty of “defamation and false light”, it was ruled that she pays the church compensatory damages in the sum of $250,000 and punitive damages in…

Aniefiok Christopher A University don from Akwa Ibom says ownership influence and advertisements have overwhelmed the greater public interest with essential news values relegated to the background as the highest bidders usurp the agenda – setting role of the media. A Professor of Broadcast and Media Studies at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Prof. Uwem Udo Akpan, stated this when he presented the 129th in the series of inaugural lectures of the institution held at the 1,000-capacity TETfund auditorium of the institution’s main campus, Nwaniba, Uyo, at the weekend. Akpan raising concerns over the declining independence of media practice, especially…

Edi Umoh Senegal has demanded an independent international investigation into alleged corruption after the Confederation of African Football stripped the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the victory to Morocco in a dramatic reversal of the tournament final. The controversy stems from the final held in Rabat on January 18, when Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a late penalty in stoppage time. Morocco had remained on the pitch after the centre referee awarded them a controversial penalty while Senegalese players, propelled by their coach, protested by walking off…

Press Release A University of Uyo graduate, Koabasi Marsodi, the principal suspect is in the custody of Akwa Ibom State Police Command for operating an illegal arms fabrication facility.  Another suspect is Marsodi John, both are indigenes of Uya Oron in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the principal suspect, Marsodi, a graduate of Animal Science from the University of Uyo, allegedly operates the illegal facility. He had confessed to producing narcotic-laced chin-chin and engaging in the illegal fabrication and modification of firearms, including cutting long guns into shorter, concealable weapons. Related News Seplat…

… warn public against taking laws into their hands Aniefiok Christopher Police arrested four and launched manhunt for fleeing suspects over the vandalization and malicious destruction of property belonging to Seplat Energy at Mkpanak Village in Ibeno Local Government Area of the State. Before Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited was renamed Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) from ExxonMobil in December 2024, the community had had altercation with MPNU.  ‘‘On 11th March, 2026 at about 1200 hours, the Police received a distress call from the Security Control Room of Seplat Energy Company reporting that a group of youths allegedly led by…

Aniefiok Christopher The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into the alleged spending of about ₦5.9 billion on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In an open letter dated March 14, 2026 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the group said there should be full transparency regarding the reported spending. It asked Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, alongside anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the expenditure. Also read: SERAP Sues INEC over alleged…