Day: November 20, 2021

Continuous Oil Spillage on Aiteo Facility in Bayelsa Hits Two Weeks -Report

Efe Wellington

Oil has been spilling from a well owned by Nigeria’s Aiteo Eastern E&P and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC for two weeks in southern Nigeria, Reuters has reported, quoting local residents and politicians, who are now saying it threatened the environment and local economy. Aiteo said on November 9 an “extremely high order” oil spill had started on Nov. 5 and that the pressure on the wellhead meant it was impossible to halt it immediately. It had no immediate comment on Friday but said a new statement was being…

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Oil Industry key to Africa Free Trade Agreement-Exec Sec NCDMB

Efe Wellington

Technological advancements in the African oil and gas industry and proceeds from operations will play significant roles in industrializing the continent and actualizing the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA), the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has said. Platforms Africa reports that Wabote said this in Lagos at the Real News Magazine 9th Anniversary Lecture, hinting that Africa’s industrialization agenda is at the heart of AFCFTA and oil and gas remains a key part of the energy…

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NCC Alerts Of Hacking Group, Lyceum, Targeting Telcos, ISPs

Aliyu Aliyu

For the second time in one week,the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has once again, notified the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyber espionage in the African telecoms space. In a statement by Ikechukwu Adinde on Monday, the NCC said the Iranian hacking group known as Lyceum (also known as Hexane, Siamesekitten, or Spirlin) has been reported to be targeting telecoms, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Africa with upgraded malware in a recent politically motivated attacks oriented in cyberespionage. It stated…

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Olu Jacobs Suffering Dementia With Lewy Bodies for Over 2 Years – Wife

Tade Salako

  Veteran actress, Joke Silva has opened up concerning the health condition of her husband and fellow actor, Olu Jacobs. The actor has been off the movie screens but recently he was seen publicly at Africa International Film Festival Awards (AFRIFF) in Lagos, looking frail. The actress in an interview with Chude Jideonwo aired on Channels Television on Saturday revealed that her husband has been battling with Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) for a couple of years. READ ALSO: 64-Year Old Music Star, Wasiu Ayinde KWAM 1, Marries New Wife…

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64-Year Old Music Star, Wasiu Ayinde KWAM 1, Marries New Wife

Gbenga Adeoti

How KWAM 1, the “Ema Yonu Simi” Crooner, who has fathered over 40 children fell in love and tied the knot with light complexioned Emmanuella Aderopo, a mother of three from previous relationship + PHOTOS   Three years after he married his last wife, Titi Masha in Ijebu-Ode, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal a.k.a KWAM 1 has caught another woman in his polygamous web. Platforms Africa reports that the Ema yonu simi crooner, on Wednesday in Abeokuta, tied the knot with the light complexioned woman, Aderopo Emmanuella, in a glamorous ceremony. Ropo,…

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McPherson Varsity Graduates 85, Secures NUC’s Approval for 7 New Courses

Gbenga Adeoti

McPherson University has announced that a total of 85 students will be given degrees in various courses at its convocation ceremony slated for Saturday, November 20, 2021. Platforms Africa reports that Vice Chancellor of University , Professor Adeniyi Agunbiade, whi declared this at a press conference, maintained that the institution has also secured the National University Commission (NUC’s) Approval,l and Accreditation for 13 Courses. READ ALSO: How UI, UNILAG, LASU Researchers, Others Broke Guiness World Record UNILAG Spent N18m on Data for Students’ Examination during COVID-19 – VC JUST IN:…

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JUST IN: Nigerian Olympic World Record-Holder, Paul Kehinde, Dies At 33

Amodu Ganiyu

The current world record-holder in the men’s 65kg para-powerlifting category, Paul Kehinde, aka Olumi Agberin, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Kehinde was also a former world number 1 Para-powerlifter, Olympic Gold medallist and Commonwealth Games Champion. Kehinde died on Thursday, 18 November, 2021 after a brief illness. He was 33 years old. He was born in Epe, Lagos State. READ ALSO: Nigeria Suffers 9.2m Barrels Crude Oil Production Deficit in 3 Months Oduduwa Varsity Founder Arrested Over Postgraduate Student’s Murder Embattled A.B.C Orjiako Resigns As Seplat Energy Chairman Why…

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Meet Rufa’i Sirajo, Bayero Varsity-Trained Electrical Engineer Appointed Acting Chairman, TotalEnergies

Efe Wellington

Here is what the company says about Mr. Stanislas Mittelman,  who quitted as after 5-year reign as Chairman   The Board of Directors of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc. has announced the appointment of Engr. Rufa’i Sirajo as the new Acting Chairman of the company, following the resignation of Mr. Stanislas Mittelman. Platforms  Africa reports this quoting a notice signed by the Company’s Secretary, Bunmi Popoola-Mordi, and made available on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). “Engr. Sirajo will assume the position of Acting Chairman pending the next meeting…

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