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Apr

2024

Edo Refinery Received 15,000 Barrels Of Crude From Oza Oil

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Edo Refinery Receives 15,000 Barrels Of Crude From Oza Oil The Edo Refinery has received a total of 15,000 barrels of crude oil in 2024 for production from the Oza Oil Field operated by Decklar Resources Inc. and Millenium Oil and Gas Company Limited. The Chief Executive Officer of Decklar Resources, Sanmi Famuyide, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the company has continued ongoing crude oil injection volumes into the Trans Niger Pipeline for transport to and export from the Bonny Export Terminal. The refinery was developed by the Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited and…

Apr

2024

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Character, Competence And Capacity Have Always Been My Criteria For Selecting Team Members – Ezekwesili @ MF’s 60th Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

In my years as leader of teams, I have been privileged and fortunate to select the best of purposeful people to work with for impact. My legendary criteria of Character, Competence and Capacity have always guided who gets on the team. It has mostly helped to find the Best of people like @mariefrancoisemarienelly . That is why Pastor Chinedu and I were super-thrilled to join my former colleagues, friends and associates of @WorldBank to celebrate Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly’s 60th birthday, retirement and farewell events in Cape Town. And I joyfully performed the task MF assigned me, which was to speak…

Apr

2024

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Wike Describes Those Supporting Gov Fubara As “Political Buccaneers”, Confirms His Relationship With Odili

News Flash, Politics, South South

Nyesom Wike describes those supporting Governor Fubara as "political buccaneers"; confirms his relationship with Peter Odili is now strained… Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State now supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “political buccaneers”. This is coming after PDP leaders in Rivers State, Abiye Sekibo; ex-PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus; ex-governorship aspirant, Celestine Omehia; and ex-lawmaker, Austin Opara; declared support for Fubara and also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Wike. In an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, April 2, Wike claimed that the so-called…

Apr

2024

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Late Akeredolu’s Younger Brother, Prof Akeredolu Takes Over Wife, Betty…

Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash, People & Events

Late Akeredolu’s younger brother, Prof Akeredolu takes over wife, Betty Anyanwu The widow of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reportedly remarried. Betty was reportedly handed over toher late husband’s younger brother, Professor Wole Akeredolu. The decision was made by the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The ceremony reached its climax when the Umuegeolu kindred formally handed Betty over to Professor Wole Akeredolu, indicating the family’s desire to continue having her within their fold after her husband’s demise. Prior to this symbolic gesture, customary offerings of kolanuts,…

Apr

2024

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APC Currently The Biggest Party In South East – Ifeanyi Ubah

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East

APC Currently The Biggest Party In South East - Ifeanyi Ubah Even if I'm not a member of APC, I decided to defect is APC I'm defecting to. APC is a national party with a decentralised body under a visionary leader President Bola Ahmed, not like other parties that are based in the States level Labour party as at today is no longer what it used to be in 2023. Don't ask me why because I've information in my fingertips Peter Obi is not happy, Abure is dancing according to the tone of those funding him. APC currently is the…

Apr

2024

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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Must Comply With My Terms – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers Crisis: I Put Fubara In Power, He Must Comply With My Terms The former Rivers governor asked his successor to solve his issues with the state Assembly and to stop treating them as his boys. Fubara and WikeFCT Minister and the immediate-past governor of Rivers state, Barr Nyesom Wike has spoken about his rift with his successor, Governor Sim Fubara. He stated that he put him in power yet Fubara betrayed him by refusing to comply with their agreement. Wike also denied influencing the State House of Assembly to threaten to impeach Fubara, adding that he and the governor…

Apr

2024

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“I Hereby Tender An Unreserved Apology To Mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey And Pastor Blessed” – Okonkwo Ejike Apologizes

Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash

“I Hereby Tender An Unreserved Apology To Mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey and Pastor Blessed” – Okoronkwo Ejike Apologizes A troll has tendered an apology to gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo and husband, Pastor Blessed. Okoronkwo Ejike had taken to Facebook to question the paternity of the singer’s son, Charis. Okoronkwo Ejike posted on his Facebook handle, claiming the baby looked exactly like gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey. He added that the child belongs to Bassey and nobody can tell him otherwise. Ejike further hinted at the possibility of a romantic affair between the gospel singers which could have led to the baby.…

Apr

2024

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Tinubu In Senegal, Hails Successful Conduct Of Election

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu In Senegal, Hails Successful Conduct Of Election President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday congratulated President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his inauguration in Dakar. As the Chairman of ECOWAS, President Tinubu said the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional organization in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states. Tinubu also congratulated the people of Senegal and assured them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.

Apr

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints Kemi Olunloyo As Special Advisor To President On Drug Abuse Education

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Kemi Olunloyo As Special Adviser To President On Drug Abuse Education President Tinubu Appoints Kemi Olunloyo As Special Adviser To President On Drug Abuse Education—The Genius Media Nigeria reports that The number one citizen of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kemi Olunloyo as the Special Adviser to the President on Drug Abuse Education. This was made known by via her official X platform. According to her, she and Mr President will commission the Office of Drug Abuse Education which will work side by side with the NDLEA once. She tweeted: President Tinubuspoke with me…

Apr

2024

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Former NLC President, Ciroma Is Dead

Labour, News Flash, Obituary

Former NLC president, Ciroma is dead A family member, who is also the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, announced the death of the veteran unionist in a statement on Tuesday. A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ali Ciroma has died. Ciroma died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Tuesday. A family member, who is also the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, announced the death of the veteran unionist in a statement on Tuesday. “It is with…