Month: February 2025

NNPCL Acquires 15% Equity Stake in Starzs Gas 2mmscf/d CNG Asset

ADEOLA YUSUF

    First phase of the project is estimated to cost over $7 million   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) has agreed to take a 15-per cent equity shareholding in Starzs Gas Limited’s 2 million standard cubic feet per day (2mmscf/d) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Iwhrekan, Ugheli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Platforms Africa reports that as part of the equity partnership, the national oil company has also agreed to guarantee gas supply to the…

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‘I Was Shot Six Times,’ Nollywood Star Charles Okocha Recounts Surviving Gunshots

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nollywood actor and comedian, Charles Okocha, popularly known as Igwe 2Pac, has opened up about a near-death experience in which he survived six gunshot wounds. Speaking on a recent episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask, Okocha revealed that one of the bullets entered through one side of his stomach and came out on the other side. During the interview, the host, Bae U Barbie asked, “Is it true that you were shot six times?” ‘Landing In Lagos Shortly,’ US To Deport 201 Nigerians ‘Exclusive Right,’ Falcon Secures NMDPRA’s 25-Year Gas…

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First Lady Sprayed Dollar At Event — Report

ADEOLA YUSUF

A widely circulated video on social media has stirred controversy, showing Katsina State’s First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda, allegedly spraying US dollars at an event. The footage, primarily shared on Instagram, has sparked criticism, with many questioning the insensitivity of such an act. This is more so in a state grappling with terrorism, kidnapping, poverty, and a high number of out-of-school children. READ ALSO: Nedu Didn’t Know I Was Using Him To Expose VDM — Deeone Police Officer Dies Inside Hotel, Female Guest Flees ‘Landing In Lagos Shortly,’ US…

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Nedu Didn’t Know I Was Using Him To Expose VDM — Deeone

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Big Brother Naija reality show star, Deeone, has revealed that Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, was unaware that he used his appearance on Honest Bunch podcast to expose VeryDarkMan. Deeone revealed this in an interview on a Television Continental programme: “Breakfast Show,” after Nedu resigned from his job. The resignation followed the backlash that attended the revelation on VDM by Deeone on the Honest Bunch podcast and the reaction of VeryDarkMan. READ ALSO: Police Officer Dies Inside Hotel, Female Guest Flees ‘Landing In Lagos Shortly,’…

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Police Officer Dies Inside Hotel, Female Guest Flees

ADEOLA YUSUF

The lifeless body of a Police Inspector, Haruna Mohammed, has been discovered in a hotel room at Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi, Akute in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the Inspector, attached to the Ishashi Police Division in Lagos State, checked into Super G Royal Hotel around 1am on Saturday with an unidentified woman. According to reports, the hotel manager, Deborah Adejobi, found their room unlocked at about 8:52am. Upon inspection, Adejobi discovered the officer lying lifeless, while the woman was nowhere to be found.…

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‘Landing In Lagos Shortly,’ US To Deport 201 Nigerians

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Trump Effect,’ US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., speaks on the batch-by-batch deportation schedule Nigerians already in the US immigration camps + his position on Drop Box Policy suspension rumour    No fewer than 201 Nigerians are in the immigration camps set to be deported home from the United States in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, just as the country revealed that it has not suspended the Drop Box policy of renewing its visa. Eighty-five of those to be deported by the Donald Trump administration have been…

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Accidental Airstrike Allegedly Wipes Out Family Of 6 In Katsina

ADEOLA YUSUF

Seven innocent civilians were said to have been killed by a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that three other security personnel, including two police officers and an operative of the state owned Community Watch Corps (CWC), were earlier killed in a gun duel with bandits. A resident who pleaded anonymity told our reporter that the incident was as a result of the local government election which took place on Saturday. The bandits had reportedly planned to…

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‘Exclusive Right,’ Falcon Secures NMDPRA’s 25-Year Gas Distribution License

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‘How license confers exclusivity right to Falcon Corporation for gas distribution within the Ikorodu industrial Zone,’ company’s MD, Prof. Joe Ezigbo gives details   The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) has granted Falcon Corporation Limited, a 25-year Gas Distribution License (“GDL”) Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement by the Managing Director of the firm, Prof. Joe Ezigbo, that the license confers exclusivity right to Falcon Corporation for gas distribution within the Ikorodu industrial Zone. Ezigbo added that the GDL marks a significant regulatory approval that strengthens its role…

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Nigeria Rejects Move To Split AU’s Political, Peace And Security Dept

ADEOLA YUSUF

What the Nigerian President said about Rwanda and Kenya counterparts, Paul Kagame and Williams Ruto, for the reform proposals.   Nigeria’s President Tinubu has rejected the proposal to create a new department out of the existing Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the African Union (AU). Platforms Africa reports that Nigerian diplomat, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, heads the department. He was re-elected to another term at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, which ended Sunday. Backing the proposal of any move…

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How Tottenham Defeated Man U 1-0

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Manchester United after James Maddison’s early goal. Ruben Amorim’s squad has been decimated by illness and injury, and they weren’t able to find a way through a defence that has leaked goals all season. Maddison’s 13th-minute goal was the difference as he followed in from a weak Andre Onana save. US Embassy, Lagos Consulate To Close Monday EPL: How Liverpool Defeated Wolves 2-1 The victory moves Ange Postecoglou’s men above United in the Premier League table as the visitors slip to 15th.

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