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Nigerian indigenous company unveils $400 million crude oil export terminal
Nigerian indigenous oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has completed the construction of the Otakikpo Crude Oil Terminal in Rivers State — Nigeria’s first fully indigenous onshore crude oil export terminal. At a media briefing in Abuja, GEIL Chairman and CEO, Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, described the $400 million facility as a game changer…
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Two arrested in Ondo for ₦25 million facebook fraud
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding a businessman of ₦25 million through a Facebook scam. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. He said the suspects, Ojo Oluwafemi and Omowunmi Balogun, both from Ilobu, Osun State, were apprehended after months…
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to Africa’s energy security at APPO CEOs Forum
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with other African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Speaking at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum, held on Monday, Ojulari emphasized the urgency for Africa to…
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Olubadan-designate Ladoja celebrates Kola Daisi at 93
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has described Bashorun Kola Daisi—Ibadan-born business magnate and founder of KolaDaisi University—as a mentor and source of inspiration. Despite a crowd at his Bodija residence, Oba Ladoja visited Bashorun Daisi at his Iyaganku home to personally congratulate him on his 93rd birthday. He praised Daisi for his remarkable contributions…
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Oyo Assembly hits back at APC over alleged intimidation of lawmaker
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that it intimidated Hon. Ibrahim Shittu of the Saki West State Constituency following the recent approval of a ₦300 billion loan facility. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had alleged that supporters of Governor Seyi Makinde were plotting to intimidate the lawmaker. In response, Waheed Akintayo, Chairman of…
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Woman kills sister over ₦800 in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi – A woman, Iluyemi Bosede, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing her elder sister during a dispute over ₦800 in Akure. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, stating that the incident occurred on September 6 at about 8:00 p.m. According to…
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Respect national symbols, NOA DG tells Nigerians on Ordinance Day
By Kunle Sanni – The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols as the nation marked National Ordinance Day 2025 on Tuesday. Speaking in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said the national flag, coat of arms, anthem, pledge, constitution, and other emblems of sovereignty represent the unity,…
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Oyo govt invites fans to Nigeria vs Rwanda U-20 women’s clash
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has announced that there will be no gate fee for the upcoming Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda. Residents are encouraged to fill the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on September 27. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, disclosed this on Monday during…
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Dangote defends fuel price cut, slams NUPENG over ‘Greek gift’ remark
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has responded sharply to criticism from the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over his refinery’s recent fuel price reduction and deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. Speaking on Monday during the first anniversary of petrol production at the Dangote Refinery, he described NUPENG’s remarks as misleading and unpatriotic.…
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Eno urges creative industry mentorship as Akwa Ibom hosts DGN at 25
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN) to be intentional about mentoring young creatives to ensure the sustainability of Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He made the call during a dinner held in honour of the Guild’s leadership, who were in the state to celebrate DGN’s 25th anniversary and participate in the State’s…
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