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The management of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has issued an operational licence to Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, Ologbo in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo. The NMDPRA is the Technical and Commercial Regulator of Midstream and Downstream Operations in the petroleum industry. Issuance of operational licence is the final stage of approval from the regulatory authority which implies that the plant can now fully operate as a refinery. The authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Farouk in a ceremony, handed the certificate to AIPCC, the parent company of Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Company…
Former presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has berated President Bola Tinubu following the recent acquisition of a new presidential jet. State Reporters informed that the Tinubu-led administration, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased under his leadership. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who released the pictures, said it replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Onanuga, however, did not reveal the amount spent by the Nigerian government to acquire the new presidential jet. Reacting in a series of posts via…
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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Alaseyori has cried out over alleged death threats. Speaking during an Instagram live session, Alaseyori begged Nigerians to support her with prayers. She disclosed that she has been experiencing online attacks for the past six months. The singer warned that those wishing her death, are counting the days of death for themselves. She said, “I am supposed to fear human beings. I will not die untimely. It has become a taboo. You need to check my DMs. I see people’s comments, curses and I smile. I see people wishing me a lot of things. I…
An armed robber, who’s allegedly part of a gang terrorizing Nigeria-owned shops in Amsterdam, Netherlands has been nabbed. The suspect was nabbed by Nigerians during a recent robbery attack and was later handed over to the police. It was gathered that two of the robbers managed to escape during the failed robbery attack which is said to be the third in recent times.
Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed the payment of the new national minimum wage of N70,000 to state and local government workers. According to the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, state government workers will receive the new minimum wage from August 2024, while local government workers will benefit from September 2024. The implementation of the new minimum wage will follow the consequential adjustment table used in 2019, pending the release of the table from the National Salaries, Wages and Income Commission. Governor Fintiri has demonstrated his commitment to workers’ welfare by approving…
The bodies of six hostages have been retrieved from the Gaza Strip, Israel’s military says. A statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says the bodies of Yagev Buchshtab, Alexander Dancyg, Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell and Haim Perry were recovered from the Khan Younis area on Monday. The rescue operation was carried out by the IDF alongside the Israel Security Agency. The Hostage Families Forum said the recovery of the bodies had provided the families with “necessary closure”. The statement went onto to say that the return of the remaining 109 hostages from Gaza “can only be achieved…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, collapsed on Monday evening in Abuja shortly after attending a meeting at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A source who spoke on condition of anonymity with Channels TV, revealed that the Resident Electoral Commissioner had returned to his hotel room after the meeting before the incident happened. It was further disclosed that Ijalaye, who was lively throughout the commission’s meeting, retired to a Hotel in the Federal Capital Territory before his death. The meeting, according to the remarks of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
Swedish, Janne Andersson is set to be appointed new head coach of the Super Eagles. According to SCORENigeria, Anderson’s appointment will be announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 61-year-old’s appointment is coming two months after Finidi George quit the post.[/b It is the first time he will be working in Africa. Andersson was in charge of the Swedish national team for seven years, between 2016 and 2023. The tactician qualified Sweden for its first FIFA World Cup in 12 years (2018) by eliminating Netherlands and Italy in the qualifiers. Sweden experienced its most successful World Cup…
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences. The invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero fails to comply. The letter reads, “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been implicated. “You are therefore required to report to the undersigned for an…