Three victims of the eight crew members who were feared dead in Thursday’s helicopter crash at Bonny waterways in Rivers state have been recovered and airlifted to Port Harcourt. In an exclusive video made available to our correspondent, the corpses of the three victims were seen tied to a stretcher into a waiting helicopter off an oil vessel helipad. Operatives of the Nigerian Navy and the owners of the helicopter were seen coordinating the airlifting of the bodies as other staff members watch the exercise.Meanwhile, search for the remaining five bodies continue in the high sea by divers of the…
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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the size of debt being owed by the country, years after he left office in 2007. Obasanjo recalled he left the nation with about $70 billion, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account. The former President spoke on Thursday in an exclusive interview with Kayode Akintemi of News Central Television. Obasanjo, who lamented the poor quality of leadership in the country, said his government met a debt overhang of close to $36 billion but reduced it to about $3.5 to $3.6 billion before leaving office in…
In recent years, the age-old tradition of marriage has undergone a myriad of transformations, reflecting societal changes, economic conditions, and shifting values. One particularly intriguing trend emerging in some communities is the concept of men requesting “marriage lists” from multiple women. This practice, driven by a desire to evaluate potential marriage costs, raises several questions about tradition, love, and the commodification of relationships. Marriage lists are essentially detailed accounts of the financial demands associated with a prospective marriage. These lists may include dowries, gifts, and other financial obligations that a groom or his family must meet. Traditionally, dowries were a way to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar shared a rare moment of camaraderie on Friday as they attended Jummah prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja, News360 Nigeria reports. Despite their recent political rivalry in the 2023 presidential election, both leaders were seen exchanging warm pleasantries and joining a congregation of worshippers. Among other notable attendees were Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, former Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume. The gathering highlighted a routine religious observance, with the leaders putting aside political differences to share in Friday prayers.
Following Thursday’s helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military and relevant agencies to intensify rescue and recovery operations at the crash site. The tragic incident involved a chartered helicopter, marked 5NBQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and carrying senior officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The helicopter had taken off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) and was en route to the NUIM ANTAN oil rig near Bonny Finima when it went down roughly one kilometer from its destination around 11:30 a.m. Eyes Of Lagos reports,In…
I know that the times are tough for Nigerians. It has even been made more challenging by the trial-and-error policies of this bumbling administration. However, your lives are the most precious things that should never be mortgaged. This is why it is pertinent that the concerned government MDAs should commence a robust campaign to educate citizens on the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen petroleum tankers. Your lives matter to you and your loved ones. Scooping petrol, a highly flammable liquid from a fallen tanker, is a suicide that no one should undertake. We’ve experienced too many tragedies from incidents such as the…
Joseph Adeseye Famojuro, JAFWhat a good man!Sometimes I think that’s the best and most powerful thing anyone can hope to hear when people are being recognized for their works and contributions to humanity— after all the appraisals and eulogy, to just say someone is a good man. There are people who we share this world with who change the course of human history, not just through their roles in human events, but also through the examples of their life and their leadership. My Master, Balogun Joseph Adeseye Famojuro is one of those people. And for me, my trajectory, my story…
Abia South Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, accusing him of showing the Southeast “renewed shege” (suffering). Abaribe criticized the replacement of Minister of Women Affairs Uju-Ken Ohanenye with Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Abaribe expressed dissatisfaction with the reshuffle, stating it doesn’t feel like progress. “For my constituents, nothing has changed. They call it ‘Renewed Shege’ not ‘Renewed Hope’.” The lawmaker alleged Tinubu breached the constitution by neglecting federal character in the reshuffled cabinet. He said, “The president has breached it for the last 18 months. We thought that with these…
In a cost-reduction move, President Bola Tinubu has announced new restrictions on the size of official convoys for Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government Agencies. Effective immediately, these officials are allowed a maximum of three vehicles in their convoys. Additionally, President Tinubu has limited the security personnel assigned to them to five officers four from the Nigerian Police Force and one from the Department of State Services (DSS). This directive, issued today, is part of the administration’s broader efforts to reduce government expenditure. All affected officials are expected to comply with these measures without delay.
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to commence the gradual withdrawal of old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from circulation ahead of the December 31, 2024, deadline. During Thursday’s plenary session, lawmakers also urged the CBN to expedite the issuance of the new banknotes to ensure a smooth transition. This resolution came after a motion by Rep. Afam Ogene, who expressed concern over the lack of public awareness about the approaching deadline. Ogene stressed the need for the CBN to avoid a repeat of the 2023 currency transition crisis by launching a public…