Day: November 26, 2024

Jamiu Folarin Shortlisted For CJID Journalism Excellence Award

Abibat Babalola

A journalist and researcher with Rockcity 101.9 F.M, Dr. Jamiu Folarin, has been shortlisted alongside 14 others across West Africa for the maiden edition of the Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on its website announced the shortlist of the 15 outstanding journalists nominated for its inaugural Excellence in Journalism Awards. The 15 journalists who made the list, authors of 13 reports, were selected from a pool of 388 entries received from seven countries across West Africa. The award winners will be unveiled at…

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States Tackle NNPCL Over Extra N1tn Subsidy Payment

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has requested an additional subsidy refund of N1.19 trillion for July 2024, citing exchange rate differentials on Premium Motor Spirit importation and joint venture taxes, according to findings by The PUNCH. But state governments tackled the national oil company over the latest request, as they raised concerns over NNPCL’s accounting practices. These findings were based on the Federation Account Allocation Committee Postmortem Sub-Committee report for September 2024, which was obtained by The PUNCH on Monday. The report revealed that exchange rate differentials stood at…

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FOR THE RECORD: ‘DOING WHAT NO REGION HAD EVER DONE,’ FULL TEXT OF CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO SPEECH IN 1980

Abibat Babalola

Full text of Chief Obafemi Awolowo: speech to Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan on Wednesday, 16th January, 1980. This is the speech in which Chief Awolowo listed his main achievements as Premier of Western Region of Nigeria from January, 1952, to December, 1959. THE last time I was here in this august Chamber was 25th May, 1962, when I sat in the official box as a very important guest. That same day, two meetings of the Western Region House of Assembly were held: one in the morning, and…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Commence Operation, Signals New Era For Nigeria’s Energy Sector

Ganiyu Amodu

In a significant stride towards energy independence, the Port Harcourt Refinery may have commenced operations, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey to revitalizing its oil and gas sector. The reopening of the refinery, located in Rivers State, is set to boost the nation’s local refining capacity, reduce reliance on imported petroleum products, and drive economic growth. The spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye, said the refinery has kicked off with 60 percent capacity. He noted that the Refinery is processing 60,000 barrels per day of…

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‘God’ll Punish You,’ Pastor’s Wife Curses Members Over Rufusal To Pay For Birthday

Abibat Babalola

A pastor’s wife identified as Cecilia has shocked the Christendom and the world as she rained curses on members of the congregation for failing to contribute to her birthday celebration, declaring that God will punish them. The act was contained in a video footage which has gone viral where she also called them ingrates and wicked people lamenting that some of the members, who refused to donate towards her birthday celebration, had been ones disturbing her with prayer requests and often got financial support from her. “Even my birthday, some…

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Govt Goes After Nigerian Civil Servants Receiving Salaries Abroad

Abibat Babalola

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, on Monday, in Abuja, revealed that the Federal Government has launched an investigation to identify civil servants still receiving salaries after relocating abroad. The HoS, who dismissed insinuations and claims that the process had been abandoned, stressed that the government remains committed to ensuring that its employees who have moved abroad in search of greener pastures are no longer benefiting from the system. Walson-Jack stated this at an event in Abuja to mark her 100 days in office, and…

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‘He Stole Mobile Phone,’ Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Army has reportedly disengaged a Lance Corporal, Kenewenimo Lokoja, for allegedly stealing a phone belonging to one of his colleagues. According to a source privy to the matter, the Lance Corporal with number 12NA/67/3446, was dismissed last week. He was said to have stolen a phone of one of his colleagues while on a course sponsored by the army authorities. READ ALSO: No Boyfriend, No Distractions, Wesley Varsity’s Best Graduate Shares Success Secret Ministers, Heads of Agencies, Industry Leaders Confirmed To Speak at PNC Forum How World’s Tallest…

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