Ex-Rep Farouk Lawan released from Kuje prison after serving jail term
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the house of representatives, has been released from prison after serving his five-year jail term over bribery. Lawan left the Kuje Custodial Centre…
Bobrisky arrested, grilled at Seme border
Controversial celebrity crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos State. Bobrisky was…
Bobrisky served jail term in prison but enjoyed several privileges, says FG panel
An investigative panel says it has found no evidence that Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky, slept outside the prison walls after she was sentenced. Bobrisky was…
Telcos reject 5% excise duty proposal
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have rejected plans to reintroduce a 5 percent excise duty on the telecommunications industry. According to an executive bill, titled ‘Nigeria Tax…
Senator Ashiru calling us corrupt because we found drugs at his home, NDLEA claims
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, deputy majority leader of the senate, is “bad-mouthing” it because drugs were allegedly found in his home. Last…
FG approves ExxonMobil-Seplat divestment, declines Shell-Renaissance deal
The federal government has approved the divestment of four international oil companies (IOCs). Gbenga Komolafe, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), spoke…
UK ready to discuss Heathrow slot allocations for Air Peace, lists conditions
The UK aviation authorities have expressed readiness to discuss the issue of slot allocation to Air Peace, the Nigerian carrier, at the Heathrow Airport, London, TheCable is reporting In…
Dangote Refinery asks court to void import licenses of NNPCL, Matrix, four others
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to void import licenses issued to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Matrix Petroleum Services…
Elemelu seeks collaboration to tackle oil and gas industry challanges
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has called for increased collaboration between international and local oil and gas firms in order to resolve the myriad challenges affecting the sector's performance.…
UBA’s gross earnings hits N2.4trn, PBT rises to N603bn in Q3
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, sustained its strong performance since the beginning of the year delivering record earnings and profits for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, according…
