FOR THE RECORD: ‘DOING WHAT NO REGION HAD EVER DONE,’ FULL TEXT OF CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO SPEECH IN 1980

ADEOLA YUSUF

Full text of Chief Obafemi Awolowo: speech to Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan on Wednesday, 16th January, 1980. This is the speech in which Chief Awolowo listed his main achievements as Premier of Western Region of Nigeria from January, 1952, to December, 1959. THE last time I was here in this august Chamber was 25th May, 1962, when I sat in the official box as a very important guest. That same day, two meetings of the Western Region House of Assembly were held: one in the morning, and…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Commence Operation, Signals New Era For Nigeria’s Energy Sector

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a significant stride towards energy independence, the Port Harcourt Refinery may have commenced operations, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey to revitalizing its oil and gas sector. The reopening of the refinery, located in Rivers State, is set to boost the nation’s local refining capacity, reduce reliance on imported petroleum products, and drive economic growth. The spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye, said the refinery has kicked off with 60 percent capacity. He noted that the Refinery is processing 60,000 barrels per day of…

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‘God’ll Punish You,’ Pastor’s Wife Curses Members Over Rufusal To Pay For Birthday

ADEOLA YUSUF

A pastor’s wife identified as Cecilia has shocked the Christendom and the world as she rained curses on members of the congregation for failing to contribute to her birthday celebration, declaring that God will punish them. The act was contained in a video footage which has gone viral where she also called them ingrates and wicked people lamenting that some of the members, who refused to donate towards her birthday celebration, had been ones disturbing her with prayer requests and often got financial support from her. “Even my birthday, some…

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Govt Goes After Nigerian Civil Servants Receiving Salaries Abroad

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The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, on Monday, in Abuja, revealed that the Federal Government has launched an investigation to identify civil servants still receiving salaries after relocating abroad. The HoS, who dismissed insinuations and claims that the process had been abandoned, stressed that the government remains committed to ensuring that its employees who have moved abroad in search of greener pastures are no longer benefiting from the system. Walson-Jack stated this at an event in Abuja to mark her 100 days in office, and…

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‘He Stole Mobile Phone,’ Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier

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The Nigerian Army has reportedly disengaged a Lance Corporal, Kenewenimo Lokoja, for allegedly stealing a phone belonging to one of his colleagues. According to a source privy to the matter, the Lance Corporal with number 12NA/67/3446, was dismissed last week. He was said to have stolen a phone of one of his colleagues while on a course sponsored by the army authorities. READ ALSO: No Boyfriend, No Distractions, Wesley Varsity’s Best Graduate Shares Success Secret Ministers, Heads of Agencies, Industry Leaders Confirmed To Speak at PNC Forum How World’s Tallest…

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No Boyfriend, No Distractions, Wesley Varsity’s Best Graduate Shares Success Secret

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“Desire to make my parents proud,” Ifeoluwa tops University, completes BSc at 19   A 19-year-old student, Miss Ifeoluwa Adeyemi, has shared how staying focused and avoiding distractions helped her emerge as the best graduate in the 2023/2024 academic session at Wesley University, Ondo State. Adeyemi, who graduated with a degree in microbiology, achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97. ‘From 1.3 CGPA To First Class Degree,’ Inspiring Story of UNILORIN Student Triplets Bag First Class From Same Varsity, Same Day ‘Casino Journalism And The End of History,’…

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Ministers, Heads of Agencies, Industry Leaders Confirmed To Speak at PNC Forum

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Countdown begins for PNC 2024, which will serve as a vital platform for industry stakeholders to review successes, address pressing challenges, and explore opportunities for expanding Nigerian content implementation.   In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to attract investment into the oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to introduce new Contracting Cycle Guidelines for the industry at the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, which will be held from 2 – 5 December 2024 at the Nigerian Content Tower in…

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How World’s Tallest Woman Met World’s Shortest Woman In Extraordinary Scene

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Rumeysa, a researcher from Turkey, towers at 215.16 cm (7 ft 0.7 in), while Jyoti, an actor from India, stands at just 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in).     World’s Tallest Woman Meets World’s Shortest Woman In London. They shared tea and were presented with Icon certificates by Guinness World Records. In a video shared on Friday, November 22, Rumeysa, a researcher from Turkey, towers at 215.16 cm (7 ft 0.7 in), while Jyoti, an actor from India, stands at just 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in). Rumeysa holds…

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Oyedepo’s Jet Can’t Leave Private Airstrip Without Clearance – Minister

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says there’s no way the private plane of privileged Nigerians, including the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Bible Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, can leave the country directly from their airstrips without first securing clearance from relevant authorities. Keyamo stated this on Sunday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The Minister spoke barely two months after members of the House of Representatives demanded a revocation of airstrip licences issued to certain individuals and private organisations, citing…

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‘Looming,’ CBN Likely To Raise Interest Rates Again – Expert

ADEOLA YUSUF

A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has said that the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is likely to raise interest rates again. Uwaleke, the Director, Institute of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, is also the President, Capital Market Academics of Nigeria. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Abuja, against the backdrop of the 298th MPC meeting scheduled to hold on Monday and Tuesday. READ ALSO: ‘As Bolaji Osunsanya Exited,’ Meet Ogbemi Ofuya…

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