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President Tinubu Overhauls NNPC Leadership, Appoints New Board to Drive Oil Sector Reforms
April 2, 2025 | Abuja In a sweeping move to revitalize Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today announced a complete reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, replacing Chairman Pius Akinyelure and Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside all board members appointed in November 2023. New Leadership TeamThe newly constituted 11-member…
Ogun Finance Commissioner Hosts Grand Ramadan Lecture, Prays for Ijebu Unity and Progress
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State – March 29, 2025– The serene Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ijebu-Ode witnessed a remarkable gathering of political leaders, Islamic clerics, and community stakeholders as Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, hosted a special Ramadan Lecture and Lailatul Qadr prayer at his residence on Friday, March 28, 2025. The…
President Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, emphasizing gratitude, reflection, and national unity. A Day of Spiritual Reflection In a statement released Thursday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…
Tragedy Strikes Ajimobi Family as Former Oyo Governor’s Daughter Passes Away at 42
The Nigerian political and business communities are mourning the sudden death of Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Thursday after a brief illness. The 42-year-old was a respected business leader and public servant, serving as Special Adviser to Minister of Budget…
Ned Nwoko Celebrates Six-Year Marriage Amidst Controversy
Senator Ned Nwoko, the billionaire lawmaker representing Delta North, has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to his marriage with actress Regina Daniels, marking their sixth anniversary with a poetic Instagram tribute that simultaneously dismissed and stoked ongoing rumors about their relationship. The post, shared Thursday, comes weeks after speculation intensified that the couple was facing marital…
LagRide Drivers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Alleged Exploitation
Lagos, Nigeria – Drivers operating under Lagos State’s government-backed ride-hailing platform, LagRide, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to management, threatening to cripple operations with mass protests over alleged systemic exploitation and operational failures. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) escalated the crisis on Thursday, March 27, 2025, by publicly detailing grievances that…
Appeal Court Upholds N5 Million Judgment Against DSS for Wrongful Arrest of 12-Year-Old
The Court of Appeal in Enugu has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Department of State Services (DSS), affirming a N5 million damages award against the security agency for the unlawful arrest and detention of a minor wrongly accused of being a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a unanimous decision on…
NNPCL Prepares for Landmark Public Listing Amid Transparency Concerns
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has entered the final stages of its long-anticipated transition to a publicly traded entity, announcing plans to list its shares on the capital market in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The move, revealed Thursday by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye, marks a pivotal moment…
Ondo Students Stage Mass Protest Over Rising Insecurity, Shut Down Akure
Akure, Ondo State – Students from tertiary institutions across Ondo State brought business activities in the capital city to a standstill on Thursday, staging a massive protest against what they described as worsening insecurity and government inaction. Led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) South West Chairman, Oluwarotimi Joshua, hundreds of demonstrators blocked…
Take-It-Back Movement Announces Mass Protests Against Abuja Demolition Wave
Abuja, Nigeria – The Take-It-Back Movement has declared a campaign of mass resistance against what it describes as the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s “systematic displacement of urban poor communities,” following a series of controversial demolitions across Abuja. The pro-democracy organization is mobilizing displaced residents for what promises to be a major confrontation with authorities over…