Fuel scarcity looms as importers’ union threatens strike

The Jetty and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria (JEPTFON), representing fuel importers, said yesterday it would shut down jetties and depots from July 23 if the government did not pay outstanding gasoline subsidy payments, which are a massive drain on the country.

Senate probes $1.092b Malabu oil deal

The Senate yesterday resolved to investigate the alleged sale of an oil block, OPL 245 to Malabu Oil and Gas Limited at $1.092billion (about N178.812billion) by the Federal Government.

Govt scraps DPR, PPPRA

The Fedearal Government has scrapped the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) under its planned reform of the oil sector.

Zamfara Most Peaceful State, says NYSC DG

THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Nnamdi Okore-Affia, has described Zamfara State as the most peaceful state in the country, while also asking corps members posted to the state to be security conscious.

Man with world’s largest manhood sparks security scare

A man with the world’s largest penis sparked a security scare - after airport staff thought he might have been concealing a “weapon”.

Constitution Review: Senate Receives 108 Memoranda

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution which began a three-day retreat in Asaba, Delta State on Friday has received well over 108 memoranda and 56 state creation requests.

Three Injured In Task Force-STF Clash In Jos

The task force in charge of the enforcement of ban on commercial motorcycles in Plateau State, on Friday, clashed with men of the Special Task Force in charge of security in the state, leaving three people with injuries.

Fresh attacks kill six in Maiduguri

Six people have been reported dead in Maiduguri, after an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants.

SEC Workers Jittery Over Oteh’s Return

Imminent return of the reinstated Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms Arunma Oteh, is already sending jitters down the spines of workers and some directors of the commission.

Plateau Assembly Holds Valedictory Session For Hon. Fulani

PLATEAU State House of Assembly, on Friday, held a valedictory session for the late Majority Leader of Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Gyang Fulani, who died recently when some group of terrorists struck during the mass burial of those in Barakin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.

Another Deadly Explosion In Port Harcourt

BARELY a week after a fuel tanker fire killed over 100 people in Port Harcourt, tragedy struck again yesterday as a vessel carrying crude oil exploded at the Abuloma Jetty in the Rivers State capital No fewer than 25 persons on board are feared dead.

Jonathan’s wife sworn in as Perm Sec, Dickson defends appointment

FIRST Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, yesterday in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State made history, as she became the first wife of a serving president or governor to be sworn in as permanent secretary.

Impeachment threat: Jonathan invites Tambuwal for talks

Lobbyists mount pressure on Reps to end cold war •We’re not on witch-hunting mission but to make Nigeria work -Reps spokesman. President Goodluck Jonathan wants an immediate end to the cold war between him and the House of Representatives.