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Coalition In Crisis, ADC Faction Rejects Atiku, David Mark, Aregbesola, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘ADC not for sale,’ faction declares ‘takeover’ by coalition illegal   A major faction within the African Democratic Congress, on Wednesday, kicked against the move by an opposition coalition to adopt the party as its political platform. Factional National Publicity Secretary, Musa Isa Matara, in a statement on behalf of the group, warned that the ADC is not a “private coalition platform” to be hijacked by political elites. The faction expressed outrage over what it described as a unilateral decision made without input from critical stakeholders. According to…

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‘Pilot Disorientation, Others,’ Why Wigwe’s Helicopter Crashed – US Releases Report

Ganiyu Amodu

The Director-General of the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau, Alex Badeh, has said that the United States National Transportation Safety Board shared the report of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife, son, and three others, with the NSIB. NSIB is an agency of the Federal Government. Badeh made this known in an exclusive chat with PUNCH barely a week after the report of the NTSB that provided details of findings on why the…

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‘Oyebanji, Adelabu, Kyari, Soneye, Andy Odeh, Others,’ Who-Won-What At energyTIMES Awards

ADEOLA YUSUF

Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State; Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; Engr. Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited; Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd; and Andy Odeh, former General Manager, External Relations and Regulatory Compliance at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), were among the leading energy stakeholders recognized at the second edition of the energyTIMES Awards. Platforms Africa reports that the event, held in Oriental hotel, Lagos, honored exceptional individuals and organizations spearheading excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s energy sector. Kola Adesina, Group Managing…

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Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown, Tariffs, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to revoke The Associated Press’s access to key West Wing areas after the news agency refused to adopt the…

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Nigeria Mulls Drill Or Drop Policy For Shell, TotalEnergies, Chevron, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

The federal government has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ensure development and utilization of their assets, as it disclose plans to begin implementing the drill or drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) where necessary. Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this at the Cross Industry Group (CIG) meeting organized by IOCs operating in Nigeria, held in Florence, Italy. According to Lokpobiri, industry players are expected to explore collaborative measures such as shared resources for contiguous assets, farm-outs, and the release of…

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‘NY, LA, Boston, Others,’ Pro-Ukraine Protests Erupt Across America

ADEOLA YUSUF

Protests broke out across the United States on Saturday following a tense confrontation between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House. According to The Guardian, the clash, which occurred on Friday, prompted hundreds of demonstrators to gather in cities such as Waitsfield, Vermont, New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, expressing their support for Ukraine and condemning the actions of Trump and Vance. The protests were initially planned to coincide with Vance’s visit to Vermont for a ski…

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‘NY, LA, Boston, Others,’ Pro-Ukraine Protests Erupt Across America

ADEOLA YUSUF

Protests broke out across the United States on Saturday following a tense confrontation between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House. According to The Guardian, the clash, which occurred on Friday, prompted hundreds of demonstrators to gather in cities such as Waitsfield, Vermont, New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, expressing their support for Ukraine and condemning the actions of Trump and Vance. The protests were initially planned to coincide with Vance’s visit to Vermont for a ski…

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Armed Robbers Invade UI Hostel, Torture Students, Steal Phones, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

Armed robbers on Saturday morning dispossessed students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State of their valuables worth thousands of naira during a raid on the Awolowo Hall of Residence. According to multiple sources, the items lost were mobile telephone handsets, pieces of jewellery, clothing and others. A student, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Aside from the lost items, the affected students were tortured during the raids that lasted for few hours.” Another source explained that “the security section was alerted by the screaming of the affected…

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Trump Stops HIV Funding For Nigeria, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. This decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative providing HIV/AIDS treatment across Africa and other regions. The move stems from an executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office which directed all government agencies managing foreign development aid to pause the distribution of funds. PEPFAR, with an annual…

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‘NNPC Gas, Shell, NIPCO, Others,’ How Six Firms Secured Nigeria’s 10 Gas Distribution Licences

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Government has awarded 10 Gas Distribution Licenses to six top-tier firms, marking a significant leap towards deepening gas utilization in the country. Platforms Africa reports that the beneficiary firms are NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd, AXXELA, NIPCO PLC, Central Horizon Gas Company and Falcon Corporation Limited. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in an address at the event in Abuja today (Tuesday), said the move reaffirms the government’s commitment to sustainable development of Nigeria’s vast gas resources. Another Fuel Tanker Explodes In…

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