The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has threatened to cripple the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, over non-payment of ₦200bn bridging claims. The threat comes following current nationwide scarcity which has seen prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, surge to betw...
•UNIBEN main gate The Academic Staff Union of Universities, the University of Benin branch, said today that its members may not resume academic activities on April 28 due to attacks on lecturers and management staff by students of the institution. The ASUU leadership also noted that it is a constraint to embark on teaching and […]
•Nnamdi Kanu and his lawyers Members of the legal team of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, have warned that they may boycott court proceedings due to perceived injustice against their client. They stated that they would not participate in the proceedings if the IPOB leader’s right to a fair trial […]
Graduates of the Itsekiri nationality, under the aegis of the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), have threatened to shut down Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) for allegedly secretly employing about 300 persons against extant laws. The graduates said the action was in disregard to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Developme...
The Islamic State (ISIS) has issued a threat targeting all four UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final matches this week, raising security concerns across Europe. The threat, disseminated through ISIS mouthpiece Al-Azaim Foundation, displayed a poster with the message “Kill them all” next to the names of the four stadiums hosting the matche...
No fewer than 60 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives have threatened to leave the party if the Acting National Chairman Umar Ililya Damagum does not resign immediately. They said he should immediately be replaced by someone from the North Central in line with the constitution of the party among other [&helli...
•Governor Fubara and Speaker Amaewhule Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing a fresh impeachment threat from the majority members of the State House of Assembly who claimed yesterday that the governor has not relented in breaching critical provisions of the constitution. The 27 lawmakers are supporters of Fubara’s immediate predece...
The leaders of the Fulani nationals in Nigeria, expressing concern over the challenges faced by pastoralists, have issued a stern warning, threatening to halt the sales of livestock nationwide if their grievances are not addressed. The Communique issued at the end of the Fulbe National Security Summit, organised by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Bre...
•Pensioners Pensioners who retired from the Federal Civil Service have threatened a nationwide protest over the federal government’s failure to pay their wage awards. The pensioners, under the aegis of Federal Civil Service Pensioners, an affiliate of the National Union of Pensioners, expressed dismay at the Bola Tinubu-led administration’s fa...
Oil-producing communities in Niger Delta have threatened to sue Shell Petroleum Development Commission, SPDC, if it insists on selling off its $2.4 billion offshore assets without meeting the basic demands of the Niger Delta people. The mineral-bearing communities said it would not hesitate to drag the oil company to court if it fails to respo...