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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over the “failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing $2.04 billion and N164 billion oil revenues.” This, according to SERAP, followed the allegations documented in the recently published 2020 audited report by the Auditor-General of the Federation that the NNPC; failed to remit the money into the Federation Account, saying that the money may have been diverted. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Deputy Director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, and made available to PUNCH Online…

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that the fire incident that raged in the Eleme area of Rivers State on Friday night was caused by a reckless truck driver. The fire that occurred between the Indorama Petro-Chemical Company Gate and the Aleto Bridge on the ever-busy Eleme section of the East-West Road burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed over 120 vehicles on Friday night. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Sunday, NEMA stated that the fire was caused by a collision between a truck and the tanker vehicle. The statement partly read, “The…

A socio-commentator and public affairs analyst, Mr Sola Adeyemo has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his efforts and commitment to turn the country around. Adeyemo made the call Saturday morning in Lagos fielding questions from jounalists who paid him a courtesy visit on the sideline of the GTCO Food And Drink Festival organised and hosted by one of Nigeria’s biggest banks, Guaranty Trust Bank in Lagos. “We must continue to support Mr President and remain united behind his policies as he works to bring the country out of the woods. The Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of…

The publisher of Newsextra Online Newspaper , Adeyemi Obadimu is thrilled to extend warm birthday wishes to Nasir Ramon, Group Head of Media and External Relations at United Bank for Africa (UBA). As a respected and influential figure in the communications industry, Nasir Ramon has made significant contributions to the success and growth of UBA, showcasing his exceptional leadership skills and dedication to excellence. With a strong background in media and public relations, Nasir Ramon has played a pivotal role in shaping UBA’s public image and enhancing its reputation as a leading financial institution in Africa. His strategic communication initiatives…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has extended his benevolence to his hometown, Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti state. In an event held yesterday Friday, 26th Of April 2024, Primate Ayodele commemorated the planting of a new church in his hometown with another edition of his palliative market which has been held twice in his Lagos headquarters. The unprecedented programme which started with a rally on Thursday, 25th of April 2024 witnessed thousands of Ikere-Ekiti indigenes in attendance including very important personalities like the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti,Oba Adejimi Alagbado, His chiefs, Ikere LG chairman, Hon Olu Adamolekun Egbejoda,…

The Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, has donated a Toyota Sienna bus to the Ogere Police Divisional Headquarters to boost their anti-crime operations in and around the Ogere community. The donation was part of the week-long activities to mark the one year anniversary of the royal father on the throne. He had promised the people of the community during his coronation last year that he was going to ensure their security. The Oba also donated a well-furnished security building for the joint use and coordination of the activities of other paramilitary outfits in the community. A renowned philanthropist…

Nairobi, Kenya; Friday 26th April 2024 Earlier this week in Nairobi, Kenya Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s most influential payment players formally unveiled their 2024 Global Payments Innovation Jury Report, a significant research effort into the outlook for innovation in payments globally, conducted in partnership with The World Bank, and notable international payment operators, namely HPS and Fime. This is sequel to the 1st unveil of the report in Lagos, Nigeria, where Interswitch is Headquartered in mid-MarchPresenting the latest report titled: “Market meltdown – impacts on infrastructure, regulation and innovation” at Interswitch’s offices in Nairobi, East Africa’s key hub for…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was announced in a State House Press Release by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on April 26, 2024. According to the statement, ‘‘the President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of…

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of a Federal High Court, sitting in on Friday has issued warrant of arrest against the Chief Executive Officer of GMC logistics, Chief Sonny Allison, for his failure to appear in court to face his trial over an alleged N72 million fraud. Chief Allison was arraigned before the court on June 15, 2023, by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and issuance of dud cheques. The offences, according to the prosecutor, Mr. Justine Enang, contravened Section sections 8(a) and 1(i)(a) punishable under Section 1(3) of the…

Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu (5th left), the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Soyombo (5th right) and other dignitaries during the Community Engagement Meeting for the Take-Off of Ogun State Vocational Skills Acquisition Centres in Iperu and Ilisan. 10,000 residents in Ogun State will be trained on various vocational and technical skills annually, to tackle unemployment, encourage self-reliance and promote national development. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology (MOES&T), Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, stated this during a Community Engagement Meeting for the Take-Off of Ogun State Vocational Skills Acquisition…