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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently clarify reports of a proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move—if confirmed—could disrupt the electoral process and disenfranchise millions of voters. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the alleged plan, reportedly contained in a leaked internal memo, as a “recipe for chaos,” especially given its timing less than ten months before the next general elections. The ADC expressed concern that requiring already registered voters to revalidate their…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. He extended warm congratulations to Christians across Nigeria and in the diaspora on the occasion of Easter. In his message, the Minister called on Nigerians to embrace the core virtues symbolized by Easter, including selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love, as demonstrated in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He further urged citizens…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Nigeria’s total petroleum reserves have reached 37.01 billion barrels of oil and condensate and 215.19 trillion cubic feet of gas, according to the official national reserves position released for January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening upstream sector performance and sustaining long-term production growth under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. According to the report, 2P crude oil reserves stand at 31.09 billion barrels, while condensate reserves are estimated at 5.92 billion barrels, bringing the combined total…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Adeleye Falade has officially assumed office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), marking a new leadership chapter for the country’s foremost liquefied natural gas company. Falade took over on Wednesday at the company’s Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, succeeding Philip Mshelbila, who was recently appointed Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry, Falade has built a strong track record across the LNG and petroleum value chain, with leadership roles spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja As political activities begin to gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, House of Representatives hopeful, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), is intensifying grassroots mobilization across the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. On Tuesday, the Aisha Ibrahim Adoke Grassroots Network hosted national leaders of the Adavi/Okehi Ward-to-Ward Youth Coalition Movement (WWYCM) in a strategic meeting focused on strengthening grassroots engagement and building momentum for the 2027 polls. At the meeting, leaders of the youth coalition expressed strong confidence in AIA’s track record and formally endorsed her candidacy. The group pledged widespread grassroots mobilization in support…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has congratulated the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Corps Members on the successful completion of their one-year mandatory national service, praising their dedication and contributions to national development. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC leadership described the outgoing corps members as resilient, disciplined, and patriotic, noting that their service had a meaningful impact across various communities in the country. The DG emphasized that the passing-out ceremony is not only a milestone but also an opportunity to…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Renaissance Africa Energy Company Nigeria Ltd has credited regulatory reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its latest production milestone, announcing a record gas output of 2.2 billion cubic feet (bcf). The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, disclosed this during a visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, marking Renaissance’s one-year anniversary. Attah praised the Commission’s role in creating an enabling business environment, describing its leadership as unmatched across Africa’s energy sector. He said the company’s recent achievement reflects the impact of improved regulatory support. “We do…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for the urgent adoption of innovative technologies to combat Nigeria’s growing climate challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Conference of the Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) and its 35th Annual General Meeting held at the University of Lagos, Anosike stressed that artificial intelligence, satellite systems, and big data analytics are now essential tools for building climate resilience. He praised the conference theme, “Advancing Meteorology: Harnessing AI, Satellites, and Big Data for Climate Resilience and Sustainability,” describing it as a…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Dauda Garuba, Executive Director,The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has said in his welcome address CDD launched a bold new Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 aimed at addressing mounting democratic, security, and development challenges across the region. Established in 1997, the organisation has, over nearly three decades, positioned itself as a leading regional think-and-do tank, promoting democratic accountability, conflict prevention, and inclusive development. Working in collaboration with institutions such as the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union, CDD has played a key role in strengthening governance and regional stability. However,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The International Budget Partnership (IBP) has raised concerns over significant gaps in Nigeria’s public debt management system, citing weaknesses in transparency, oversight, and citizen engagement. At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the organization unveiled findings from its Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2025 – Debt Accountability Module, a pilot assessment examining how effectively Nigeria manages and accounts for its public debt. https://youtu.be/ild8xO32PHk?si=WL5jMPZXIGLfVL6a Presenting the report, IBP Nigeria Country Director, Olayinka Babalola, said the findings highlights critical shortcomings despite existing frameworks. “Nigeria has important building blocks for managing public debt, but the system still…