Day: February 28, 2024

Police Arrest Man For killing Son Over Food In Abia

Abibat Babalola

A man identified as Marcel Udeh, reportedly killed his son over food, in Umunneochi LGA of Abia state. Udeh, 70, who hails from Eziama Lokpaukwu village, reportedly found out that his son had eaten the last food in the pot without his permission. In a fit of rage, Udeh was alleged to have dashed into his room, brought out a gun and fired same at his son, leading to the victim’s death. READ ALSO: Petrol Importation Reduced By 50%, Says Nigerian Govt How, When Wigwe, Wife, Son’ll Be Buried –…

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Petrol Importation Reduced By 50%, Says Nigerian Govt

Abibat Babalola

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, said petrol importation in the country reduced by 50 per cent since the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy. Idris said this at the third edition of the ministerial press briefing series, where the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare addressed journalists in Abuja. The briefing series was initiated to provide a platform for public officials to reel out their achievements and apprise Nigerians of the challenges of governance. Idris said Nigeria had begun to reap the benefits of…

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How, When Wigwe, Wife, Son’ll Be Buried – Family

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The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced 6-day arrangements for his burial rites, alongside Chizoba, his wife; and Chizi, his son. Recall that earlier this month, Wigwe was involved in a chopper crash in the US alongside Chizoba and Chizi. The former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, was also aboard the chopper, with all passengers confirmed dead hours later. According to the burial programme, the funeral ceremony of the Wigwes will…

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Suspicious $26bn Passed Through Binance In One Year – CBN

Ganiyu Amodu

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso has said nothing less than $26 billion was moved by unknown sources through Binance Nigeria in one year. Cardoso made this known to journalists after the committee’s meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Binance is an online exchange where users can trade cryptocurrencies. Cardoso said this while stressing that the CBN was ready to make some aggressive regulations to strengthen the economy, reiterating a clampdown on crypto exchanges — including Binance. In June 2023, the…

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Stanley Nwabali Receives Grand Welcome At Chippa United + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was given a hero’s welcome by players and officials of Chippa United following his exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerian featured in all games as the Super Eagles got to the final of the AFCON, losing only to hosts Cote d’Ivoire. Nwabali saved two penalties in Nigeria’s win over South Africa in the semi-final of the competition, earning him rave reviews. READ ALSO Nigeria Gets 60% Of $30bn Afreximbank Oil & Gas Funding Osimhen Gifts Young Boy N2.5m For Imitating His…

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Nigeria Gets 60% Of $30bn Afreximbank Oil & Gas Funding

Ganiyu Amodu

The African Export-Import Bank on Wednesday, disclosed that it has become the largest financier of oil and gas projects in Africa. The bank disclosed investing $30bn in industry projects, with Nigeria receiving 60 per cent despite reduced global funding for hydrocarbon ventures in Africa President, Afreximbank, Prof Benedict Oramah, said Africa has to find innovative solutions to its huge energy deficit. Oramah was speaking at the National Oil Companies Forum at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by Mr. Haytham ElMaayergi, Executive Vice President, Global…

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Osimhen Gifts Young Boy N2.5m For Imitating His Style

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, has gifted a young boy who dressed like him and showcased similar football skills with N2.5m The boy, seen in a video wearing a mask resembling Osimhen’s, caught the attention of the footballer when popular Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut, shared the clip on his page on Tuesday. Reacting to the video , Osimhen requested Ednut’s assistance in locating the boy. With Ednut’s help and that of content creator, Eriq Morak, the boy was located in Ivory Coast. READ ALSO RCCG Pastor Arraigned For Allegedly Raping,…

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RCCG Pastor Arraigned For Allegedly Raping, Impregnating Daughter

Ganiyu Amodu

A Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Orekoya, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17- year-old daughter. The defendant is facing two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. It was also gathered that the defendant in the process of having sexual intercourse with his daughter, allegedly impregnated her. The state’s prosecution counsel, Mrs Abimbola Abolade, told the court that the defendant committed the offences…

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NNPCL Pledges To End Energy Scarcity In 10 Years

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has assured Nigerians that the country’s energy scarcity will be over in the next 10 years. The NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, disclosed this Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the seventh edition of the Nigerian International Energy Summit held in Abuja. In a statement by the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, assured stakeholders of the company’s commitment to work with them to close the energy deficit gap and create prosperity for Nigerians. “From all indications, all issues of energy…

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OB3 Gas Pipeline To Be Completed March 2024 – Ekpo

Ganiyu Amodu

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has set March 2024 for the completion of the Obiafu/Obrikom/Oben (OB3) gas pipeline. Ekpo gave the new assurance in his industry address during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the projected completion timeline was in alignment with the estimates provided by Oilserv Limited. The pipeline is expected to deliver 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Obiafu,…

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