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Apr
06
2025
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NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team

NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPCL Unveils 8-Man Senior Management Team The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of a new eight-man Senior Management Team, following the recent naming of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Directors. A statement released on Friday by NNPCL spokesperson Femi Soneye, noted that the newly constituted team will be led by the GCEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari. The appointments, which take immediate effect, reflect the company’s ongoing strategic realignment aimed at boosting efficiency and enhancing performance in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape. The new senior management team comprises:Rowland Ewubare – Group Chief Operating Officer…
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Apr
06
2025
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JAMB Reacts To Rumours About Deadline For Direct Entry Registration

JAMB Reacts To Rumours About Deadline For Direct Entry Registration

Education, FGN, News Flash
JAMB Reacts to Rumours About Deadline for Direct Entry Registration The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked reports suggesting that the 2025 Direct Entry registration exercise will close on Monday, April 7. The board clarified that the registration process remains open until an official closing date is announced. In a statement issued on Saturday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board emphasised that it had deliberately liberalised the registration period to accommodate ongoing investigations into candidates suspected of presenting fraudulent A-Level results. “The Board is currently investigating some candidates who were caught attempting to register with fake…
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Apr
06
2025
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RCCG Governing Council Will Hold Meetings On Moon – Pastor Adeboye

RCCG Governing Council Will Hold Meetings On Moon – Pastor Adeboye

News Flash, Religion
RCCG Governing Council Will Hold Meetings On Moon – Pastor Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has claimed that God revealed to him that soon the church’s Governing Council meetings will be held on the moon. According to Adeboye, the revelation was directly from God and he has no doubt that it will come to pass. The cleric was speaking to members at a recent church programme. It has since then sparked interest and curiosity among church members and the general public. While some may view it as a metaphorical or…
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Apr
06
2025
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Tinubu Approves Establishment Of 8’800 Health Centres Across Nigeria

Tinubu Approves Establishment Of 8’800 Health Centres Across Nigeria

FGN, Health, News Flash
Tinubu Approves Establishment Of 8,800 Health Centers Across Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of over 8,800 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country and the upgrade of existing tertiary institutions to handle trauma, oncology, and infectious disease control. This was disclosed on Saturday by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, when he commissioned the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State. The Vice President at the occasion, called for increased private sector participation in the ongoing reforms in the health sector and healthcare development across Nigeria. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing critical…
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Apr
06
2025
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Governor Otti’s Week: A Celestial Blueprint For Transformative Governance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Week: A Celestial Blueprint For Transformative Governance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti’s Week: A Celestial Blueprint for Transformative Governance Governor Alex Otti’s recent endeavors unfolded like a meticulously choreographed cosmic ballet, each action resonating with the timeless laws of physics and astronomy. From judicial resolutions to economic revitalization, his leadership mirrored the universe’s innate balance between chaos and order, force and counterforce, entropy and renewal. Here’s how the week’s events aligned with the cosmos’s grand design: 1. Supreme Court Judgment: Newtonian Equilibrium in PoliticsThe Supreme Court’s dismissal of the Labour Party’s leadership epitomized Newton’s Third Law—every political action triggers an equal and opposite reaction. The expired tenure of the Abure-led…
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Apr
05
2025
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Breaking News: Imo State Attorney General Barr. C. O. C Akaolisa In Desperate Clandestine Move To Unseat Gov. Hope Uzodimma

Breaking News: Imo State Attorney General Barr. C. O. C Akaolisa In Desperate Clandestine Move To Unseat Gov. Hope Uzodimma

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
Breaking news… Imo State Attorney General; Barr C. O. C Akaolisa in a desperate clandestine move to unseat Governor Hope Uzodimma. Intelligence report reaching news grill has revealed the desperate move by the Attorney General of Imo State, Barr C. O. C. Akaolisa to put the State Governor His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma on a collision course with the National Judicial Council NJC. He has scheduled a meeting for tomorrow; April 6 at his residence in Owerri, with select members of his Cabal where they will come out with a strongly worded condemnation of the State Governor for appointing Justice…
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Apr
05
2025
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Abia North Rises: A New Dawn Of Development With GODA House, Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North Rises: A New Dawn Of Development With GODA House, Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA
ABIA NORTH RISES: A NEW DAWN OF DEVELOPMENT WITH GODA HOUSE, AMAEKPU OHAFIA The economic, infrastructural, social, and agricultural heartbeat of Abia North is now echoing louder—bold, unique, and beautiful! At the forefront of Dr. Alex Otti’s transformative strides in Abia North stands the GREATER OHAFIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GODA)—a true symbol of progress, purpose, and promise for the Abia North region! The GODA Headquarters at Amaekpu Ohafia is now receiving final touches, with interlocking works nearing completion . Indeed, the vision is fast becoming a reality! All thanks to the relentless drive and visionary leadership of our indefatigable, workaholic Governor,…
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Apr
04
2025
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LP Recovery: Otti’s Visionary Leadership And Strategic Political Calculations – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

LP Recovery: Otti’s Visionary Leadership And Strategic Political Calculations – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
LP Recovery: Otti's Visionary Leadership and Strategic Political Calculations Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The Supreme Court's judgment sacking Barr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) is a testament to Governor Alex Otti's visionary leadership and strategic political calculations. His intervention, along with other progressive-minded leaders, has saved the party from being hijacked. Despite Abure's resistance, the Apex Court's decision has justified Governor Otti's actions, highlighting the importance of internal party affairs and prioritizing the party's interests. The unanimous judgment set aside the Court of Appeal's recognition of Abure, stating that the court lacked jurisdiction to pronounce…
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Apr
04
2025
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Otti: When Efforts Are Collective And Coordinated – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: When Efforts Are Collective And Coordinated – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti: When Efforts are Collective and Coordinated Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has demonstrated an uncommon spirit of partnership and collaboration, both as a private sector player and now as the state's helmsman. This approach has transformed and rebuilt Abia, with efforts intentionally coordinated to drive progress, development, and prosperity. The governor's commitment to collective efforts is evident in his administration's engagement with various stakeholders, including the private sector, investors, and development partners. In less than two years, Governor Otti's activities have attracted significant investment and partnerships, transforming Abia's socio-economic landscape. A notable example is the…
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Apr
04
2025
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National Police Day: ABIA CP Holds Strategic Conference, Charges Officers To Uphold Professionalism And Human Rights

National Police Day: ABIA CP Holds Strategic Conference, Charges Officers To Uphold Professionalism And Human Rights

Abia State, Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force, Security
NATIONAL POLICE DAY: ABIA CP HOLDS STRATEGIC CONFERENCE CHARGES OFFICERS TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS In commemoration of the National Police Day celebration, the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa held a strategic conference with officers of the Command, which included Area Commanders, DPOs, HODs and Tactical Team Commanders at the Command's Officer's mess, Umuahia. During the meeting, the CP urged officers to uphold the highest standards of service, reflecting the evolving modern Nigeria Police Force of international standard. He also encouraged routine stakeholders engagement, educating members of the public against the rising cases of mob…
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