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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, hinted at the possible impact of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, being listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Shettima, while addressing the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, said the company may overwhelm Nigerians, just like the Dangote Refinery did when listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The vice president spoke while representing President Bola Tinubu at the 5th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, in Abuja. According to Shettima: “The Chairman, management and staff of NUPRC and of course my very good friend,…

As Muslims all over the world conclude the religious observance of a month long fasting and prayer, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations has congratulated faithful Islamic religion adherents on the successful conclusion of the tasking and spiritually purifying religious exercise. In a felicitation Eid el Fitri message to his Muslim constituents and other Nigerians, Senator Adeola prayed that Almighty Allah will answer the supplication of adherents as presented in the month of Ramadan adding that it is his hope that the spiritual lessons of Ramadan and the injunctions of Holy Prophets…

The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Movement (ABAT) extends warm greetings and best wishes to Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid-El-Fitr this year. In a press statement jointly signed by the organization executives, Akogun Banji Ojo, Otunba Femi Soluade, and Barr. George Ogunjimi, the ABAT Movement expressed heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims on this joyous occasion. They emphasized the significance of Eid-El-Fitr as a time of reflection, gratitude, and unity among believers. “We join our Muslim brethren in celebrating the end of Ramadan and the culmination of a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth,” the statement read. “May…

Stormers GM receives a 3-match ban starting from the next match. Chief Coach & Secretary receive a final warning. Stormers player Ibrahim Oluwatosin receives a 10-match ban. Stormers fined #1,000,000 & an additional #100,000 for Referee’s medical expenses.

A man simply identified as Sope Modupe, 45, was apprehended on Monday by a group of people for allegedly stealing a motorbike in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened at the hockey pitch during the ongoing athletics competition tagged, ‘Making of the Champions,’ organised and sponsored by telecommunication company, MTN, at Adamasingba Sports Complex, Ibadan. An eyewitness, Abdulkareem Olanrewaju, told our correspondent that “Modupe, a 45-year old, kick-started the motorbike that belongs to one Olawale Ajibua (hockey athlete) with a master key. The thief was oblivious that the wife of the owner was observing him when he attempted…

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited extends heartfelt greetings to Muslim communities across the country as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the joyous conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm, said “The dedication and resilience displayed during Ramadan are truly inspiring. This period of self-reflection strengthens the core values of Islam, which are peace, unity, and compassion, that are essential for building a better nation for all.” As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Amo Farm recognizes the importance of family gatherings and festive meals. In her remark, Itoro Awala-Ale, the Company’s Business Development Manager,…

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr. “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous…

The Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya as the new Head of the Service for Ogun State. Onasanya is to take over from Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun who has served meritorious before his retirement. Until this appointment, Mr. Onasanya was the Permanent Secretary, Bureau Political Affairs and Administration. He joined the Civil Service as an Information Officer, GL. 08 on 2rd December, 1993 and rose through the ranks to a Director GL. 17 till he was appointed Permanent Secretary on 2nd October, 2020. Mr. Onasanya is a thoroughbred…

… return ICC mgt to Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd, he says A patriotic Nigerian, Dominic Albert has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call on Nyesom Wike to order and curtail many of his excesses as the FCT Minister. Albert a property developer and an Indigene of River State said the behavior of Wike in recent times in managing the affairs of FCT is violating the laid down rules and breaking down the Nigerian constitution. Albert accused Wike of being a sycophant and hypocrite, politicking the office for political vendetta and settling scores with political opponents. According to…

The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday impeached the embattled state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the state’s Chief Judge to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. Details later…