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Apr

2024

FG Releases New Rules To Compel Oil Producers To Sell Crude Oil To Domestic Refineries

FG Releases New Rules To Compel Oil Producers To Sell Crude Oil To Domestic Refineries The federal government through the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has introduced new regulations requiring its oil producers to sell crude oil to local refineries in a move to reduce the country’s dependence on imported refined products. The new regulations mandate that all oil companies in Nigeria must supply crude to domestic refineries that are unable to procure it locally. Only after fulfilling these domestic supply commitments are producers permitted to export crude. The NUPRC will serve as a middleman between local refiners and…

Apr

2024

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Dunamis Church Bows To Pressure, Tenders Apology To Anyim Vera

News Flash, Religion

Dunamis Church Bows To Pressure, Tenders Apology To Anyim Vera Over Alleged False Testimony The Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja has apologised to a female worshiper, Veronica Anyim, who was on Sunday publicly accused of giving false testimony in the church. A video that went viral on Sunday showed the church’s Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche, questioning the credibility of the woman’s testimony at his church in Abuja. The woman, who claimed to have graduated with a “Bsc in Law” from the National Open University of Nigeria, was interrupted by Enenche, who accused her of lying. He told her she didn’t…

Apr

2024

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Okwadike: A Man Of Peace With Unaccomplished Mission – Tribute By HRH Igwe Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Obituary, Personality, South East

OKWADIKE: A MAN OF PEACE WITH UNACCOMPLISHED MISSION - TRIBUTE BY HRH IGWE AMB. DAVID KINGSTON OKEY-DEDE My last encounter with Okwadike by HRH Eze Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede I became close to Okwadike, His Exeellency Dr Chukwuemeka Ezife moment I started attending Eminent Elders Consultative Forum meeting which he Okwadike was the chairman gradually we became friends with numerous visits to his home and in one of my visit to his house on October 2023 to inform him about my upcoming Offala Festival which supposed to hold on the last Saturday of November but latter rescheduled to Saturday 2nd…

Apr

2024

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Humanitarian Ministry Probe: FGN Lifts Restriction On N-Power Staff’s Accounts

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Humanitarian Ministry Probe: FG Lifts Restriction On N-Power Staff’s Accounts Reprieve has come the way of contract staff of N-Power Situation Room, as the Federal Government has lifted the restriction placed on their bank accounts, New Telegraph reports authoritatively. This newspaper had reported in late February that a post-no-debit order was placed on bank accounts of the workers, following investigation of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu as well as interdicted Coordinator, National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajiya Halima Shehu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While the staff had accused…

Apr

2024

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Surprise As Iran Launches Salvos Of Drones Attacks Against Israel, Not Through It’s Proxy

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, World News

For the first time, Iran is launching salvos of drones attacks against Israel, not through it's proxy asymmetric tactics, but directly. One can never be sure of the deceptive Persian military antics but it appears that the drone attacks are a first wave aimed at overwhelming Israel's Iron Dome defense system and paving the way for ballistic missile attacks. The UK has scrambled Typhoon fighter jets to mitigate as well as fierce Israeli allies, the US providing additional air force protection directly and by way of Intel. What is clear is that Israel and Iran are in a de facto…

Apr

2024

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A Rare Presentation Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu- By OKEZIE Esq

News Flash, Obituary, Personality

*A rare presentation of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onuh by "Okezie, Esq" A gentleman par excellence. Dr Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu was one of the very few Nigerians who have the idea of how Nigeria can be made better, with marched knowledge and integrity for a better society. But he was completely disallowed a better platform to put his vision to reality. At the last APC presidential primary, Dr Onu, figuratively speaking, wept loudly about how Nigerian denies herself excellence and progress thru their phobia over a particular ethnic group. Most of us were surprised. Because, that was unlike him (he's always advised…

Apr

2024

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Saudi Arabia Reacts To Iranian Strikes On Israel

Foreign Affairs, News Flash

Saudi Arabia Reacts To Iranian Strikes On Israel The Saudi Foreign Ministry has expressed concerns over the “recent military escalations” in the region and their “potential severe repercussions” following Iranian drone and missile attacks directed at Israel. In a statement published by the Saudi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X Sunday, “The Ministry reaffirms the Kingdom’s position that stresses the need for the (UN) Security Council to take responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, especially in this highly sensitive region for global peace and security,” the Saudi ministry added. The ministry stressed the importance of “preventing any further exacerbation”…

Apr

2024

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Akwa Ibom Gov Pst Umo Eno Orders Exhumation Of Late Abigail Body From River Niger

Entertainment, News Flash, Obituary

BREAKING!!! Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Orders Exhumation of Late Abigail Body From River Niger The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Umo Eno has ordered the exhumation of the late Make Up Artist Body Abigail Federick who was buried at the Bank of River Niger over inability of her family to pay 150,000 demanded for R!tual to the River goddess. Mr. Akaniyene Tommey the Chairman Eket Local Government Transition Committee told the Family during his Condolence Visit. According to him, “His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno has directed that her body be brought back to her family for…

Apr

2024

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U.S President Biden Convenes Security Meeting Over Iranian Retaliatory Attack On Israel

Foreign Affairs, News Flash

U.S. President Biden Convenes Security Meeting Over Iranian Retaliatory Attack On Israel The president cut short a weekend visit to his Delaware beach home, returning to the White House for consultations with his national security advisers, RT reports. The administration of US President Joe Biden has reacted to an Iranian drone attack against Israel by vowing steadfast support for West Jerusalem. The president cut short a weekend visit to his Delaware beach home, returning to the White House for consultations with his national security advisers, RT reports. “President Biden has been clear: Our support for Israel’s security is ironclad,” US…

Apr

2024

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Good Governance: Applause For Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

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Good Governance: Accolades for Governor Alex Otti “Great leaders do not give excuses for failure but find the reasons to succeed, against all odds” – Anonymous In a country where people are quick to criticise the wrongs, as committed by their political leaders, and mind you, such misdeeds and malfeasance are not a few – it has become expedient and compelling to identify, highlight and promote the sterling attributes of those changing the narrative. The significance of course, is to serve as the guiding light in the long, dark tunnel of mass ignorance and poverty. Good enough, the incumbent Governor…