THE nationwide strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday grounded the activities of Ministry of Petroleum Resources. It also paralyzed activities in the oil and gas agencies and parastatals under it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) checks in Abuja revealed that …
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THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, as he turns 71. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Moses Olafare, the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Monday …
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THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, has urged youths to shun drug abuse to avoid mental challenges. Oyetola gave the advice on Monday during his 71st birthday celebration in his country home in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun. The minister urged youths to dedicate …
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The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) made this known in a statement on Monday in …
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THE Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos of the Nigerian Navy says it has deactivated six illegal refining sites in Warri South Local Government of Delta. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, the Commanding Officer of the FOB, Escravos, disclosed this in statement on Sunday in Warri. Okoloagu said that the illegal refining …
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THE European Union has unveiled a €545 million funding package to accelerate renewable energy development across Africa, in a move aimed at expanding electricity access and supporting global climate objectives. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative in a video address to the Global Citizen Festival, held on the sidelines …
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THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has designated every Wednesday for maintenance of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). NRC also revealed the resumption of passenger services on the corridor, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. …
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THE Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to steady supply of refined petroleum products in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the steering committee of …
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American rapper Cardi B has made history as the only female rapper to debut her first two studio albums at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Her sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, debuted at the top spot with 200,000 equivalent album units in its first week, following the …
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[Friday lines (81) with Engineer Abubakar Alkali, PhD] The answer to the question in the title is very simple and straightforward; the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN wants to destroy Dangote Refinery to maintain the status quo of fuel importation, illegal fuel subsidy payments, inflated …
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