Month: May 2025

‘Until 2027,’ Hansi Flick Signs New Contract With Barcelona

Ganiyu Amodu

. The coach has transformed Barça this season, turning a side that went trophy-less last year into domestic treble winners   Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract with the club after guiding them to the LaLiga title, signing a new deal until 2027. Flick, 60, was appointed last summer and has led Barça to a domestic treble in his first season in charge, winning the league, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa. Barça also made progress in the Champions League, reaching a first semifinal since 2019…

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ValueJet’s Launch To Banjul Will Strengthen Nigeria, Gambia Trade Relations – Capt. Majekodunmi

Ganiyu Amodu

The Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt Omololu Majekodunmi said the airline’s inaugural flight to Banjul, The Gambia, would further strengthen the trade relations between Nigeria and The Gambia. Omololu reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to safe and efficient operations, fully adhering to all regulations, just as he expressed confidence in the Lagos-Banjul route, backed by the deployment of its CRJ-900 aircraft. He said, “The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is yet another important milestone in ValueJet’s vision to enhance regional connectivity and contribute to the economic growth of West…

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1.8mbopd OPEC Quota; Nigeria Demands Human Capacity Devt Revamp From 54 Producers

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘Aspiration to Execution,’ NCDMB’s Executive Secretary Gives Updates On Local Content Milestones At NOGOF 2025   Nigeria has demanded the revamp of human capacity development (HCD) by the 54 producers in the country to actualise the production aspiration incluing the 1.8 million barrels per day oil production quota given to the country by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engineer Felix Omatsola Ogbe, who said this in an address at the 2025 Nigeria Oil and…

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‘If Nigerian Content Fails, Africa Fails,’ Oil Minister Declares At NOGOF

Efe Wellington

. Says Youths not just the future but also already in the driver’s seat   Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has reaffirmed the Nigerian Government’s commitment to leveraging local content as a strategic tool for industrialization, innovation, and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Lokpobiri made this declaration while delivering his keynote address at the 2025 Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF), ongoing in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Minister stated that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has transitioned…

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‘After Days Of Search,’ Missing Banker Found Dead In Mortuary

Ganiyu Amodu

The body of 26-year-old Lagos banker Osemudiamen Idemudia has been discovered at a morgue in Yaba, Lagos, days after he was declared missing. Idemudia, who worked in the Point-of-Sale department of a commercial bank in Ikota, was last seen on May 9 around CMS, Lagos Island. A family member, simply identified as Segun, confirmed that the deceased was found on Sunday with machete cuts on his head, face, and legs, suggesting a brutal attack and murder. “We have found Osemudiamen’s body. He was murdered. I’m so sad,” Segun said. The…

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DisCos’ Performance Disappointing — We’ll Get Tough On Them – Adelabu

Abibat Babalola

Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, says electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have disappointed the country regarding performance expectations and hindered the government’s efforts at improving supply. Adelabu spoke during a two-day retreat organised by the senate committee on power, according to a statement on Tuesday by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser, strategic communication and media relations to the minister. “We need to get tough with the DisCos, as they can easily frustrate all the gains we have made,” the minister said . “They have disappointed us in performance expectations. Whatever we do…

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Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart? It May Depend on Who Funded the Study

ADEOLA YUSUF

A new research found that red meat researches with industry links were more likely to report favorable results than those without them. You actually want to read this + What This Means for Future Nutrition Research   In a review published last week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists came to a concerning conclusion. Red meat appeared healthier in studies that were funded by the red meat industry. Of course, this is not surprising to anyone familiar with nutrition research, which often has conflicts of interest because of…

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‘Completely False;’ No Lady on Trial for Converting to Christianity in Zamfara – Govt

Precious Ibekwe

The woman whose picture was used in the fake news (by Sahara Reporters) is not (even) a Nigerian. Her name is Aalia, and she is from Texas, United States.”   The Zamfara State Government has debunked a story claiming that Zamfara Christian convert, Zainab, is set to stand trial in Sharia Court on Friday for switching religions. Platforms Africa reports that a statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the report is completely false and taken from social media sites that seek to generate…

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‘His Father Drove Against Traffic,’ Oyo Govt Speaks On WASSCE Student Killed by Stray Bullet

Gbenga Adeoti

The Oyo State Government has explained what led to the tragic death of a student who was hit by a stray bullet while on his way to an examination centre to sit the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination organised by the West African Examination Council in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to the government, the student’s father was driving against traffic when the incident happened. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. ‘Life Cut…

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‘It’s A Lifetime Opportunity,’ Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

Aliyu Aliyu

. No, Join southeast leaders, work with Tinubu – Umahi urges Peter Obi   There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the proposal was initially discussed during a meeting between Atiku and Obi early this year in the United Kingdom. The insiders…

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