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NNPC, Dangote Group forge alliance to accelerate Nigeria’s energy security, prosperity
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, today led a delegation of the company’s management to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, for high-level discussions that culminated in a renewed commitment to strategic collaboration between the two companies. The visit, which included a facility tour, focused on strengthening operational and commercial…
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APC elects new executives across 18 LGAs in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has elected new party executives across the 18 local government areas following congresses held over the weekend. The exercise, conducted simultaneously across the state, ended peacefully as party members gathered to select officials who will steer the affairs of the party at the grassroots level. Delegates from the party’s…
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Tammy Abraham rescues Villa in late draw against Leeds
Substitute Tammy Abraham scored his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa since his return to the club as the hosts snatched a draw against Leeds United. The visitors had been on the verge of only their second away league win of the season after a superb 30-yard free-kick from Anton Stach gave them the lead. Stach scored in the…
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Stoppage-time equaliser earns Burnley draw against Chelsea
Burnley striker Zian Flemming pounced in stoppage time to snatch a 1–1 draw against 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Flemming headed in from a James Ward-Prowse corner in the 93rd minute after Chelsea lost control of the match following Wesley Fofana’s dismissal. The hosts had dominated until the defender’s 72nd-minute second yellow card for a tackle on Ward-Prowse, having taken…
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Osun State payroll crisis: Ten questions for Governor Adeleke — by Faruq Olanrewaju
Anyone who has been following the Osun State Payroll Crisis between Sally Tibbot Consulting Nigeria Limited and the Osun State Government cannot help but be struck by the level of disorganisation displayed in managing the crisis and handling the Osun State Government’s dispute with a contractor it voluntarily nominated. The Osun State Government started on a good note by engaging…
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Oke Mosan 2027: contenders, pretenders and the people’s choice — by Folorunso Adisa
Elections in Nigeria have not yet reached full maturity. They are not entirely perfect even in many Western democracies. However, in Nigeria, we often find ourselves not choosing an ideal candidate, but rather selecting what we perceive as the lesser evil in a political marketplace where the ultimate aim is to manage the affairs of the nation. Whatever the outcome…
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PETROAN backs Tinubu’s order stripping NNPC of oil revenue deductions
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s executive order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the federation account, describing the move as a major reform to curb leakages in the sector. President Tinubu signed the order on February 18, removing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s authority…
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NFF releases camping schedules for Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the country’s U-20 and U-17 men’s national teams will resume camping later this year, with the Flying Eagles scheduled to return in July and the Golden Eaglets in September. According to a schedule released by the federation, preparations for the Flying Eagles will commence first, despite the fact that substantive head coaches…
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Ooni launches Ojaja Soft Drinks, urges Nigerians to support made-in-Africa products
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled Ojaja Soft Drinks, a new indigenous beverage brand designed to promote African innovation, economic self-reliance and healthier consumer choices, while calling on Nigerians to embrace locally produced goods. The monarch, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council and Permanent…
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Osun payroll audit: UNIOSUN threatens legal action over ‘ghost workers’ allegation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has threatened legal action against Sally Tibbot Consulting for allegedly listing 250 legitimate members of staff as ghost workers in the lingering controversy surrounding the 2023 personnel audit conducted by the Osun State Government through the firm. The university authorities described the consultant’s report as subjective, made in…
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