Day: February 21, 2025

How Babangida Locked Me, Others Out Of Hotel After I Challenged Him – Tinubu

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that himself and other senators-elect from the series of elections conducted by the administration of a former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, in 1993 were locked out of their hotel rooms after he (Tinubu) challenged him to inaugurate them. He also hailed Babangida for showing unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that the late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential poll. Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said this on Thursday at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography:…

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Tinubu Approves Relocation Of 29 Correctional Centres

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. ‘Fix Pipelines,’ Why NMDPRA’s 60k-Litre Tanker Ban Won’t Stop Explosion – Adeola Yusuf Passenger Arrested For Stealing On Air Peace Flight The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday during the unveiling of some operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service. Details later…

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‘Fix Pipelines,’ Why NMDPRA’s 60k-Litre Tanker Ban Won’t Stop Explosion – Adeola Yusuf

Ganiyu Amodu

  Team Lead, Platforms Africa, calls for pipeline repairs, use of trains as alternative for fuel transport amid NMDPRA’s March 1 deadline     As Nigeria moves to implement a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers, Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, has expressed concerns over the effectiveness of the measure in addressing tanker accidents. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has earlier announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, February 19, in Abuja, Ogbugo Ukoha, NMDPRA’s…

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Passenger Arrested For Stealing On Air Peace Flight

Ganiyu Amodu

A passenger caught with stolen items on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt has been arrested and blacklisted by the airline. In a statement on Thursday, the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, confirmed that the suspect was found in possession of the missing items after a thorough search upon arrival at Port Harcourt International Airport. Ndiulo said the passenger was immediately handed over to airport police for further investigation and necessary action. “We confirm an incident of in-flight theft onboard Flight P47190 on February 19,…

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Expired Condoms Being Repackaged For Sale In Lagos – NAFDAC

Abibat Babalola

Agency speaks on how it uncovered cartel behind the deal   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made shocking discoveries during its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the agency revealed the seizure of unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines and vaccines that were improperly stored—some even found hidden in toilets. The statement read: “In the ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market, NAFDAC has uncovered more…

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $4.7m, ₦830m, Properties Linked To Emefiele

Abibat Babalola

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, ₦830 million, and multiple properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro in a judgment delivered on Friday also ordered the final forfeiture of investments worth $900,000 traced to one of Emefiele’s close relative, Anita Joy Omoile. READ ALSO: UCL: Real Madrid Meet Atletico Madrid As Bayern Munich Play Bayer Leverkusen + FULL DRAW Nigeria Terminates Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Contract Awarded To RCC I’m Not Looking For…

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UCL: Real Madrid Meet Atletico Madrid As Bayern Munich Play Bayer Leverkusen + FULL DRAW

Ganiyu Amodu

The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted on Friday. Current holders Real Madrid will take on rivals Atletico Madrid in the pick of the bunch. There will also be an all-Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal have been paired against PSV, while Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain. I’m Not Looking For Wahala Anymore, I’m Looking For Money – Portable NIPCO Converts 15,000 Vehicles To CNG, Secures 25-Year Gas Distribution Licenses The ties for the round of 16 will be played…

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Nigeria Terminates Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Contract Awarded To RCC

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has terminated the 98km Oyo-Ogbomoso Road contract awarded to Reynolds Construction Company (RCC). The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday at a Federal Roads Stakeholders’ engagement, themed, ‘Enhancing Federal Roads in Oyo State: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions,’ in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Umahi added that the contract would be re-awarded to a new contractor soon. Recall that the Oyo/Ogbomoso road construction has been stalled for a long time, leading to several loss of lives in accidents and loss of revenue to traders and…

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I’m Not Looking For Wahala Anymore, I’m Looking For Money – Portable

Ganiyu Amodu

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, and unruly conduct. Portable was arraigned by the Ogun State police for allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). NIPCO Converts 15,000 Vehicles To CNG, Secures 25-Year Gas Distribution…

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NIPCO Converts 15,000 Vehicles To CNG, Secures 25-Year Gas Distribution Licenses

ADEOLA YUSUF

    “Ibadan, Benin City, Lekki FTZ, Kara-Sagamu-Abeokuta-Ibadan Axis,” list of key catchment areas + full speech by MD/CEO, NIPCO Gas Ltd, Nagendra Verma, on feat, partnership, and Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) to expand CNG stations   The NIPCO Gas Ltd has converted 15,000 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) just as it has been awarded Gas Distribution Licenses (GDL) by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Federal Government. MD/CEO, NIPCO Gas Ltd, Nagendra Verma, who disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos, maintained…

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