Day: June 18, 2025

(ICYMI) 2027: I’ll Become Next Oyo Gov If I Decide To Contest — Oriyomi Hamzat

Abibat Babalola

Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed strong confidence in his chances of becoming the next governor of Oyo State if he chooses to contest in the 2027 election. Speaking during a recent live broadcast, Hamzat reacted sharply to a caller from abroad who advised him against running for office. The caller had suggested that although Hamzat is widely regarded as a man of the people, he should not rely on public goodwill to translate into electoral support, claiming that voters might not back him when it matters. READ ALSO:…

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NUPRC Heightens Nigeria’s Crude Oil Exports Tracking, Issues New Guidelines

ADEOLA YUSUF

“To all licences and leases granted or preserved under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021,” seven things to know about the NUPRC’s Advanced Cargo Declaration, the guidelines covering crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids and petroleum products exported from all terminals and export points in Nigeria.   The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the release of new guidelines for the advanced cargo declaration regime, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in Nigeria’s crude oil and petroleum exports. Platforms Africa reports that the guidelines,…

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Popular Pastor, Paul Adefarasin, Under Probe – Police

Abibat Babalola

Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, is under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command following the circulation of a video that shows him holding what appeared to be a gun-like object from his car window. The footage, captured on June 6, 2025, shows the popular preacher rolling down the tinted window of his vehicle while holding an object in his right hand that resembled a pistol. In the clip, the man recording the video can be heard expressing regret: “Boss, boss, sorry sir, sorry sir,”…

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‘Effective August 1;’ CAC Hikes Service Fees For Businesses In Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

. Blames Economic Conditions For Jerking Up Fees     The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced a fresh review of its service fees, which will take effect from August 1, 2025. The decision, according to the Commission, was taken after a thorough assessment of current economic conditions, rising operational expenses, and consultations with key stakeholders. In a public notice obtained by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the Commission explained that the fee adjustment is part of efforts to deliver efficient, technology-driven services that align with the needs of businesses and the…

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GOCOP Champions Sanitisation of Online Journalism, Sets Standards

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . Launches book titled; “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing.”   The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Ms. Maureen Chigbo, has stated that the organization’s primary objective is to sanitize the online media space and establish standards for the industry. Speaking at the launch of GOCOP’s maiden publication, “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” and a fundraising event for the GOCOP Media Center in Abuja, Chigbo emphasized the need for collaboration with stakeholders to achieve this goal. As a group of…

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