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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Tuesday, described the definition of host communities or oil-producing communities in the recently passed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as worrisome. Diri, who spoke, Tuesday, when he featured as a guest on Channels Television breakfast current affairs programme, Sunrise Daily, warned that the definition of a host community in the just-passed controversial PIB, by the National Assembly was a time bomb if not properly addressed. “The definition of host communities or oil-producing communities is also worrisome. Oil-producing communities should not be where pipelines are laid. If the issue of what an oil-producing community is not…

The expulsion of a final-year student of Department of Agricultural Engineering by the management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, over allegation of ‘insulting’ Governor Udom Emmanuel has put to test, the maturity and sincerity of the institution in handling sensitive but controversial issues. To say the least, the expulsion of the student, Iniobong Ekpo Isang, for publishing alleged “derogatory and defamatory article” in 2019 on Facebook, against the Governor, who is a visitor to the institution, seems to portray the handling of the matter as a travesty to democratic norm of fair hearing. Though the…

Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after an enthralling semi-final at a noisy Wembley. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Federico Chiesa looked as if he had sent Italy – who are unbeaten in 33 games – to the final in normal time with a delightful curled finish to cap off a quick counter. But Morata stepped off the bench to slot an equaliser with 10 minutes to go after a one-two with Dani Olmo. However,…

Cross River State police command has arrested pastor of United Evangelical Church for alleged possession of human skull. The 45-year-old Michael Bassey was arrested following a complaint by a concerned citizen on threat to life. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Sikiru Akande said the suspect was arrested at 56 Uwanse by Asuquo Ekpo Street in Calabar South.  Akande said “The suspect was arrested with one human skull tied with the complainant’s picture and carved human image with red clothes. “Investigation is still ongoing and the suspect will be arraigned in court.”   Bassey, however, denied being into any diabolical act. He…

Nigeria is targeting US$1 billion revenue from Leather Industry by 2025 to become a economic game-changer to improving the country’s foreign exchange earnings, boosting growth, and providing employment for young Nigerians. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who stated this during the formal launch and sensitisation workshop on the National Leather and Leather Products Policy Implementation Plan in Abuja on Tuesday, July 6, described Nigeria as one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa. He noted that with the right planning and strategy, optimising the value chain, the goals could become reality soon. A statement by his…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fumed over plan by government to promote a former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, despite his alleged indictment for corruption and abuse of office. PDP said this has further confirmed that the “Presidency is a sanctuary of corruption.” The party described as outrageous and a direct slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians that the Buhari administration was reportedly planning to promote Magu to Assistant Inspector General of Police, despite being indicted in the alleged stealing of billions of naira recovered by the EFCC as well as cases…

Blackout looms across Nigeria as electricity workers have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to halt the proposed sale of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have vowed to embark on the suspended nationwide protest if the government continues with the plan to sell TCN. The union, therefore, appealed to the National Assembly and Nigerians to resist the push for the sale of TCN which will further leave the nation with regrets and ‘had I known.’ The National Union of Electricity Employees of Nigeria (NUEE) General Secretary,…

Two Nollywood actresses have bartered decisions on their marriages. One says ‘’I can’t leave my husband’ but another says ‘I have left my husband.’’ While Nkechi Blessing wants to remain against all odds,  Motilolatipe Adekunle has announced that her marriage has crashed. Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has dismissed any thought that would compel her to leave her husband if they are related by blood. Recall that when the mother of one shared a picture of herself rocking a new blonde haircut, she then wrote that she and her politician husband, Opeyemi David need to go for a DNA test over…

Suspected gunmen have killed a billionaire and the Chief Executive Officer of AutoEase services in Enugu State. It was gathered that the deceased- Mr. Ifeanyi Okeke- was shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen on Sunday night, July 4, while on his way to his house located at Brick Estate, by Ekweremadu Drive, Independence Layout Enugu. He was said to have been killed in the presence of his 7-year-old son who he had gone to pick from a barbing salon. According to report, the assailants hit his car from the back and when he came out to investigate, they ordered him to lie…

Governors of the Southern States of Nigeria, Monday, wanted the country’s next president to emerge from their region in 2023. In a communique issued at the end of a meeting of Southern Governors Forum in Lagos on Monday, the chief executives of states in the region said the presidency should be rotated between the North and the South. However, they rejected the proposed 3 per cent and supported the 5 per cent share of the oil revenue to the host community as recommended by the House of Representatives. The governors who commended National Assembly for the progress made in the…