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By Alade Kareem The Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has been embroiled in yet another financial scandal. Reports alleged that he has spent at least N20 million to sponsor falsehoods against Lagos-based prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele in the media. Primate Ayodele had, in a video, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss Mele Kyari as CEO of NNPC if he wanted Nigerians to pray for him, as the national oil company has performed poorly under Kyari’s leadership. In response to Primate Ayodele’s advice, Mele Kyari launched media attacks against the prophet by disseminating…

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s most noteworthy and trusted financial institutions, has received another significant recognition with its recent attainment of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) version 4.0 certification. This notable achievement, which is an upgrade from the previously awarded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) version 3.2, recognises the Bank’s adherence to the highest data security standards and diligent compliance with industry guidelines regarding payment card fraud prevention and reduction in unauthorised card usage. The PCI-DSS is the premier Information Security standard for payment cards. It aims to improve the controls of cardholder data and…

… Probe Subsidy Scam, Bad Petrol Imports, and Refinery Mismanagement The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed outrage over the recent controversies surrounding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), including allegations of subsidy scams, importation of substandard petroleum products, and mismanagement of the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP said, “It’s time to hold NNPC Limited accountable by immediately suspending Mele Kyari and independently probing the subsidy scam and other allegations in the Nigeria’s upstream and downstream oil sectors to save the economy and…

The Apostle with the prophetic mantle, Prophet Daniel Emelandu widely known as Wiseman Daniel has proven again that he is on a mission with a unique vision. Of a truth, most of his prophetic warnings have come to pass with the recent plane crash that occurred in Brazil yesterday. It’s on record that he gave the prophetic warning about the plane crash warning that between then and September, there would be a plane crash and they should soak themselves with the blood of Jesus. He also empathize with the deceased. As a fulfillment of the prophetic warning, a plane has…

The Coalition on Good Governance and Accountability (CGGA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein over poor funding of the capital components of the 2024 budget. The group, in a statement signed by its chairman Dr. Anthony Apochi, said the non-release of funds has had a devastating impact on Nigerians. Apochi lamented that it has led to a lack of investment in critical infrastructure, resulting in a decline in economic activity, and a rise in unemployment. “The 2024 budget, signed into law by President…

To further give its customers a delightful experience on the network, Globacom has unveiled a new offer, My-G Data Bundles, which gives subscribers the opportunity to access favourite music and entertainment apps online at unbeatable rates. In a statement released in Lagos on xxxx, Globacom said, “My-G Data Bundles are exciting and affordable packages which can be used to browse music and entertainment apps including WhatsApp, Tiktok, Snap Chat, BoomPlay, Audiomack, Instagram and GloTV”, adding that all Glo customers are eligible to enjoy the offering. Under My-G Data Bundles, subscribers who opt for the N100 plan, which is valid for one day, will…

By Alade Kareem Ordinarily, the names of highly respected prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele and that of the embattled NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari should never appear together because the former is a tested and trusted man of God while the latter is a public servant who has been enmeshed in several mind-boggling scandals but for the greater good of Nigeria, both names are appearing together for the first time. Primate Ayodele had in a video that went viral yesterday advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Mele Kyari as NNPCL boss if he doesn’t want to experience another massive protest because…

This was contained in a statement on Friday signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer. While thanking them for the said allocation, Dangote management said the company was yet to receive the said cargoes. The statement added: “Aside from the term supply, we bilaterally negotiated with NNPC. So far, NUPRC has only facilitated the purchase of one crude cargo from a domestic producer.” Adding: “The rest of the cargoes we have processed were purchased from international traders. “All we are asking for is for refineries in Nigeria to buy crude directly from the companies that produce it…

A Nigerian-canadian fast rising gospel musician, AanuAnita has released a new song titled ‘’I am Blessed’’. AanuAnita, an indigene of Akure in Ondo state released this song to assure human race of the many blessings they can receive from God if they continue to worship him. The song, which talks about the mercy of God, is a reminder that no matter how far anyone thinks they have gone away from God, HE is merciful enough to still bless them. As obvious in all her songs, AanuAnita poured in her life experiences to deliver this masterpiece. Asides ‘I am blessed’, AanuAnita…

By Daniel Dafe Media reports alleging that the Dangote Refinery has backtracked by acknowledging that NNPC supplied about 60% of the 50 million barrels lifted has been debunked by the company. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, said this in a statement on Friday. The statement added: “To clarify, we have never accused NNPC of not supplying us with crude. Our concern has always been NUPRC’s reluctance to enforce the domestic crude supply obligation and ensure that we receive our full crude requirement from NNPC and the IOCs. “For September, our requirement is 15 cargoes, of which NNPC…