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Untapped Gas Reserves; Ekpo Pledges Partnership With Akwa Ibom

ADEOLA YUSUF

Gas minister felicitates govt, people of Akwa Ibom as state marks 36 years of existence   Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lauded the government and people of Akwa Ibom State for the unity and peaceful co-existence of its various peoples and the socio-economic developments recorded over the past 36 years. Platforms Africa reports that the minister stated this in a statement today to mark the 36th anniversary of the creation of the state. He said the creation of the state has allowed the spread of infrastructural…

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Power Minister Eyes 20,000 MW Generation Capacity In 3 Years

ADEOLA YUSUF

Thoughts, Time, and Target – Scanning Through Adelabu’s Mind: Word-for-word of what the minister, who blatantly declared ” I have limited time to use in power sector,” wants Nigerians, stakeholders to expect   Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has set ambitious goals to hike Nigeria’s power generation capacity to at least 20,000 megawatts (MW) within the next three years. The capacity, according to the latest figures, stands at 12,522 MW, Platforms Africa reports. Adelabu, who made this known while delivering his opening address on Day 1 at Nigeria Energy…

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24 Nations Seal Qualification for 2023 AFCON + LIST

ADEOLA YUSUF

All 24 countries that will trade tackles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire have sealed qualification for the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five-time AFCON champions Cameroon on Tuesday spanked Burundi 3-O to complete the star studded list of qualified teams. A breakdown of the qualified countries shows that 12 former AFCON champions, including three-time champions Nigeria will be on parade come January, 2024. Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire will be leading a strong West African contingent of 11 countries, including holders Senegal,…

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BREAKING: Dr. Goke Raufu Is Rector, D. S Adegbenro ICT Poly

ADEOLA YUSUF

What to know about the mass communication scholar and NBTE resource person who will be steering the wheel of Ogun state-owned institution   The Governor of Ogun State, Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun, CON, has approved the appointment of Dr. Raufu, Adegoke Akeem as the substantive Rector of D. S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro, Ogun State, Platforms Africa reports. According to a statement released by the Chairman of the Institution’s Governing Council, Ambassador Toye Okanlawon, Dr. Goke Rauf’s appointment is effective from 28th August, 2023. He takes over from Mr. Kehinde…

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BREAKING: NNPP suspends Kwankwaso

ADEOLA YUSUF

NNPP BoT secretary, Babayo Abdulahi, accused Kwankwaso of hobnobbing with Tinubu, Atiku and Peter Obi without the board’s authorisation. Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the February 25 poll, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has been suspended by the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) over alleged anti-party activities. The BoT also suspended the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). READ ALSO: Chicago State University Locks X Account After Multiple Queries, Attacks Over Tinubu’s Certificate Over 100 Gay Suspects Arrested Holding Gay Wedding In Nigeria – Police Tinubu Bars Officials…

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My Story: Steve Harvey Speaks On Rumour About Wife’s Infidelity

ADEOLA YUSUF

Steve Harvey personally set the record straight while speaking at Invest Fest 2023 in Atlanta on Sunday about recent rumours regarding his personal life. The television host, 66, whose daughter Lori Harvey joined Kendall Jenner and friends during a trip to Cabo, addressed rumours that his wife, Marjorie Bridges, 58, allegedly cheated on him with the couple’s bodyguard and personal chef. In a now-viral TikTok, the star could be seen speaking on stage in front of a large crowd and stated, ‘Before I get started, just let me say, I’m…

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Niger: ECOWAS Demands Shorter Transition Period From Junta

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Economic Community of West African States has demanded a shorter transition from the junta in Niger. The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, told the Ulamas during a meeting with them on Thursday that the three-year transition proposed by the military leaders was unacceptable to the regional body. A member of the Islamic clerics who met with the President, the National Missioner, Ansar-udeen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulrahman Ahmad, disclosed this to The PUNCH in a phone interview on Saturday. READ…

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Gunmen Kidnap Eight Graduates Travelling To NYSC Camp

ADEOLA YUSUF

Suspected gunmen have abducted eight graduates travelling to Sokoto for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp. Eddy Megwa, the director of press at the NYSC headquarters, confirmed the incident to TheCable on Tuesday. Megwa said the abducted graduates were travelling at night to their designated orientation camp when the gunmen waylaid their vehicle on the outskirts of Zamfara. READ ALSO: How, Why UK Slammed £100,000 Bribery Charges On Diezani Auditioned Five Times, How I Was Snubbed by BBNaija – Hida Baci BREAKING: Amusan Wins 100mh Heat, Qualifies for…

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Seven Football Fans Die, Dozens Injured In Brazil Bus Crash

ADEOLA YUSUF

At least seven people died and 27 others were hospitalized Sunday in southeastern Brazil when a driver lost control of a bus carrying football fans on a mountainous road, fire officials said. The accident occurred on a highway near Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais state, they said. Passengers interviewed by the G1 news website said the driver cried out that he had no brakes shortly before losing control. More than 40 fans of the Corinthians football club of Sao Paulo were on the bus, returning from a match the night…

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