Author: Abibat Babalola

Namibia Oil Confab: Heirs Energies’ CEO Shares Hard-won Insights From OML 16 Transformation

Abibat Babalola

As Namibia emerges as Africa’s next major oil frontier, Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon will take center stage at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025 to share the blueprint for building world-class African energy companies. Osa will headline the session – “The Making of an African Independent” – on 14 August, bringing hard-won insights from Heirs Energies’ transformation of Nigeria’s OML 17 into one of West Africa’s most successful indigenous-operated assets. The session opens with an exclusive fireside chat between Osa Igiehon and Dr. Clemens von Doderer of…

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‘Masterminds of Kuje Prison Break,’ Top Ansaru Terrorist Leaders Arrested

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. NSA Ribadu gives details Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu made the announcement in Abuja on Saturday, stating that that a months-long, intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda. He said Abu Bara’a, described as the “Emir of Ansaru,” coordinated the group’s sleeper cells across Nigeria and masterminded kidnappings and terrorist financing schemes. READ ALSO:…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines To 21.8% In July – NBS

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 21.88 percent in July 2025, from 22.22 percent in June. READ ALSO: The Companion Calls For Attitudinal Change, Elects Nojeem Jimoh As President Fire Guts Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM In Ibadan Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price By ₦30 I Was Removed As Governor For Refusing To Make Chris Uba My Deputy – Ngige The NBS disclosed the drop in its consumer price index (CPI) report released on Friday.This marks the fourth disinflation recorded in 2025.

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Fire Guts Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM In Ibadan

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Fire has reportedly engulfed the building housing Fresh FM 105.9, one of Ibadan’s popular radio stations owned by gospel singer Yinka Ayefele. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday night at the station’s premises in the Challenge area of the Oyo State capital. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the structure was in flames, prompting urgent calls for help. READ ALSO: British Airways Denies Boarding To 58 Passengers On Abuja–London flight Student Loses Leg As Reckless Dangote Driver Ramps Into Her In Edo, Family Cries Out Japa, Marriage, Sex and Money, By…

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British Airways Denies Boarding To 58 Passengers On Abuja–London flight

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British Airways on Friday denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja–London flight due to a faulty door. For safety reasons, the airline had to leave some seats unoccupied, a move confirmed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Mr. Michael Achimugu, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle. He explained that, as a result of the faulty door, “they had to deny 58 passengers boarding this morning.” READ ALSO: Student Loses Leg As Reckless Dangote Driver…

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Student Loses Leg As Reckless Dangote Driver Ramps Into Her In Edo, Family Cries Out

Abibat Babalola

A young Nigerian graduate’s celebration of academic success has turned into a nightmare after a reckless Dangote truck driver rammed into her just days after she completed her Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. The victim, Otanor Ruth Bodom, lost one leg to the accident and now faces the possibility of losing the other, as her family accuses both Dangote Group and the police of negligence and a cover-up. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, shortly after Bodom left the school premises. According to her…

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Popular Nollywood actor, ‘Chief Kanran’, Is Dead

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Nollywood actor, Segun Remi, popularly known as ‘Chief Kanran’, is dead, according to an Instagram post by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi said that Chief Kanran died Friday morning. Kanran, famous for playing a wealthy man in movies, started acting professionally in 1975. He played the role of Kurunmi in a play of the same title written by Prof. Ola Rotimi. He also appeared in some episodes of ‘Mirror in the Sun’, which marked the beginning of his transition from stage to the screen. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves N4trn To Settle…

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Tinubu Approves N4trn To Settle GENCOS Debts

Abibat Babalola

A ₦4 trillion bond program aimed at clearing debts owed to power generation companies (GENCOs) was announced by President Bola Tinubu, who appealed to the power companies to grant the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of the longstanding debts. Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, in a statement, said the President made the pledge, during a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Sani Bello at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He noted that the President assured them of his administration’s commitment…

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Residents Panic As Explosion Rocks Military Base In Ogun

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A powerful explosion occurred early Thursday morning at the Sappers Barracks in Ilese, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, sparking concern among residents and prompting a swift response from military and local authorities. The incident, which took place at a mini store within the barracks, is believed to have been caused by the detonation of bombs stored in the military armory, according to preliminary reports. Eyewitness accounts suggest the explosion may have been triggered by a heat buildup in the storage facility, though official confirmation is still pending. A statement posted on…

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‘What Lagosians, Motorists Should Know,’ As Lagos Shuts Maryland Bridge

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‘4-day partial closure,’ Advisory the Commissioner issued for Motorists inbound and outbound Oshodi/Ojuelegba/Stadium/Lagos The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of emergency repairs on the damaged section of the wall and expansion joints of the Maryland Independence Bridge. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Thursday that the repairs will run from Saturday, August 16, to Tuesday, August 19, 2025, between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. daily. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the three-night repair works. READ ALSO: Varsity Student Kills Self After Failing…

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