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The Federal Government and crude oil producers in Nigeria have agreed to work toward a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. The aim is to ensure that while the operators do business optimally, the refineries are not starved of feedstock. The producers under the umbrella of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), at a meeting called by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), agreed to concede to a framework that would be mutually beneficial with the aim of ensuring that local refineries are…

A Nigerian legal practitioner, Ekemini Udim says that the judgement by Supreme Court precludes Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing monthly allocations to Caretaker or Transitions or any other contraption in the country. The Apex Court’s judgement led by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Thursday ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to tamper with the funds of the local government councils. Already, about 17 states in the country including Akwa Ibom State have reconstituted and inaugurated Caretaker, Transition Committees or Major. Reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgement of Thursday in a telephone interview with Straightnews publisher, Mr. Udim who…

By Agency Report The Supreme Court has upset the state governments’ apple cart, declaring that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government administration in the country. In a lead judgement, Justice Emmanuel Agim held that refusal of the state government on financial autonomy for local government councils has gone on for over two decades. The apex court observed that local governments have since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage…

Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin. It was an incredible finish to an evening that began badly for England, as Xavi Simons gave the Netherlands an early lead in the semi-final in Dortmund. However, England were soon level through a Harry Kane penalty following a contentions VAR call by German referee Felix Zwayer, and the match looked set to drift towards extra time until Watkins struck. On for Harry Kane, Watkins received a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over the rising cost of living and food scarcity in Nigeria.  In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ndume said the federal government’s inability to address these issues is a major challenge, adding that some ministers are unable to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the matter. “The major problem with this government is that its doors are closed, to the extent that even some ministers cannot see the President, not to mention members of the National Assembly, who do not have the opportunity to meet with him and…

A Nigerian Cambridge-trained lady, who travelled to 10 countries within three weeks, spent £3,000 (N6 million). Nkpouto Pius, said armed with her Nigerian passport, she took off from Lagos to the 10 countries. The adventurous lady, @MkpoutoPius, said she recently embarked on a solo trip to 10 countries in three weeks without the help of any travel agent. @MkpoutoPius said she used her Nigerian passport and the entire trip cost her £3,000 (N6 million). Also read: After marriage: 90% women don’t make headway with their career – scholar    @MkpoutoPius revealed she applied for a Schengen visa in Lagos herself,…

Two Nigerian sisters reportedly died after they were drowned while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn. The sisters, Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, who lived in the Bronx, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5, in the area of Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West after they were seen entering the water and disappearing from view, the NYPD said. The funeral service for Zainab and Aisha Mohammad took place at 9:30 a.m on Tuesday, July 9, at the Yankasa Masjid Mosque. Read also: Son hacks Anglican Priest father to death in Delta Police say around…

Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament’s youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final. Trailing after Randal Kolo Muani headed in a Kylian Mbappe cross in the ninth minute, Spain turned the match around in a four-minute period, scoring twice against a side who had only conceded once in five previous games in this tournament. Yamal, who turns 17 a day before Sunday’s final against either the Netherlands or England in Berlin, equalised with a superb strike from outside the box, curling a long-range effort into the…

In an effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the federal government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 100-bed multipurpose hospital in Abia State. The hospital located at Etitiala Autonomous Community in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state was inaugurated by the Governor of Abia, Alex Otti, who hailed President Bola Tinubu for completing the project inherited from the Muhammad Buhari administration. This well-equipped hospital exemplifies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services in Abia State, aiming to save lives and enhance the health and well-being of mothers and children in Ugwunagbo LGA and beyond. Also read: Gov…

The Federal Government has begun the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 specific schools across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, announced the take-off of the programme on Monday in Abuja at a one-day meeting between UBEC, State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), Coordinating Directors and Head Teachers of UBE Effective Schools. The primary goal of the programme is to significantly improve the efficiency of basic education delivery by ensuring that stringent quality standards are not only met but consistently upheld to enhance the overall educational experience for students. Also read: A’Ibom…