Tag: Why

Why, How NUPRC, Komolafe Got Africa Energy Summit Award’s Nomination

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been nominated for the coveted Regulator of the Year Award at the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. NUPRC, in a statement on Thursday said the nomination was its recognition as a leading force in Africa’s energy sector. Scheduled to hold on May 15 in London, Summit, now in its 29th edition, would bring together top industry players, policymakers and innovators shaping Africa’s energy future. READ ALSO: ‘First Highest-Level Trip in Decades,’ Saudi Defense Minister Visits Iran ‘Going, Going;’ Trump Mulls Shutdown of US…

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Why, How Helicopter Flying Six NNPC Staff Crashed, Killed Everyone Onboard – Blackbox, NSIB

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has explained why a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by East Aviation crashed in Port Harcourt. NSIB said the operators of the helicopter violated several of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations directives. Despite the NSIB’s silence on whether or not the vices led to the crash of the helicopter, the act shows gaps in the regulatory duties of the NCAR. The helicopter, which was contracted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Calabar on October…

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Why, How I Almost Committed Suicide – Eniola Ajao

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian actress, Eniola Ajao, has revealed why she almost poisoned herself and refused to eat for seven days. According to the filmmaker, the incident occurred at a time she was handling a project, adding that it almost crumbled. Ajao said: “I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was far from true. READ ALSO: Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Done For Love, Work -Tiwa Savage Dotun Oladipo Elected IMPCMS President ‘October To December’, Abdulrazaq Okays Bonus for Kwara Workers African Atlantic Gas Pipeline: Regional Cooperation Key To…

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Why, How ECOWAS Failed In Its Essence As A Regional Body – Expert

Ganiyu Amodu

Accra-based veteran journalist, Mr. Francis Kokutse and Dr. Dayo Kayode, Ph.D, a Lagos, Nigeria-based public affairs analyst led the forum’s e-Discourse on the topic “ECOWAS and Regional Disintegration: A Beneath-the-surface Blame Game in West Africa”. Excerpts;   Would u say that as a group, ECOWAS has outlived its essence as a regional body? Let me be blunt. ECOWAS has failed in its essence as a regional grouping. By this time, ECOWAS’ barriers should have been broken down. Our leaders in May 1979, promulgated the first protocol on the free movement…

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Why, How National Grid Collapsed, TCN Speaks On Latest System Failure

Ganiyu Amodu

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after a partial disturbance at about 11:21 a. m. on Sunday. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said that the company initiated immediate restoration of the affected part of the grid.’ ”The Transmission Company of Nigeria, hereby states that the grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 11:21hrs with Ibom power islanded feeding Eket, Ekim, Itu and Uyo transmission substations, during the period of partial disturbance, ”…

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Why, How I demanded Sex From Simi – Brymo (FULL STORY)

Abibat Babalola

“Falz was the fall guy…Did she not sleep with Adekunle Gold?”   Singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, aka Brymo, has described his sex-for-music request from female colleague, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi as an “artistic pursuit” Brymo sparked controversy after he revealed in a voice note he posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he demanded a sexual relationship from Simi in lieu for a music collaboration. READ ALSO: 84-Year-Old Husband Kills 75-Year-Old Wife For Denying Him Sex, Sleeping With Her Pastors Sex-For-Music: Get Help, Stay Away From My Wife, Adekunle Gold…

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Why, How I Defamed Eniola Badmus For N200,000 – TikTok User

Ganiyu Amodu

WORD-FOR-WORD: What the tiktok user, Okoye said + Eniola badmus response A TikTok user, Ego Okoye, who was arrested for making defamatory statements against actress Eniola Badmus, has said she defamed the actress because a friend, Fortune Ibe, promised to pay her N200,000. Seen in a video clip apologising for her actions, Okoye said she needed the money to pay her house rent, adding that desperation pushed her into acting in such a manner. Okoye said, “What happened was that a friend of mine, Fortune Ibe, said if I should…

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Why, How Petrol Price Hit N617 Per litre – Marketers

ADEOLA YUSUF

“(We) extend our deepest empathy to all citizens during this time.” – 11 Plc, TotalEnergies,  Conoil, ardova plc, MRS   The international price of crude oil and the exchange rate constitute the largest components of the cost build-up for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol accounting for over 80 percent. The Major Oil Matketers Association of Nigeria, which said this during a virtual press conference on Wednesday, added the remaining 20 percent includes statutory dues, distribution costs, and margins. Platforms Africa reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

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Why, How I Built Mini Truck as PhD Project –Igbinosa

ADEOLA YUSUF

A PhD student at the University of Benin, Edo State, Eghosa Igbinosa, who built a lightweight truck for conveying goods from locally-sourced materials, tells GODFREY GEORGE how he was able to do so.   You recently built a lightweight vehicle as part of your PhD requirement. What really inspired the project? I have always wanted to find solutions to problems in my immediate environment. In a world of fast-developing countries, there is a need for improvement in the manufacturing processes and agricultural production methods. This will lead to an increased…

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Why, How ‘Hijab Vanguards’ Clinched 2021 Muslim Personality Award

Abibat Babalola

Asiyat AbdulKareem, Basheerah Majekodunmi, MULAN Barrister Fajimite, Late Alhaji Gani Adetola-Kazeem, SAN, late Habeeb Idris, HRAI Mutiat Orolu-Balogun, Saidu Musa Abdullahi, MMPN’s AbdurRahman Balogun, Guardian’s Kabir Alabi Garba, MURIC Ishaq Akintola: Full list of awardees, who they are, why they matter!   Muslim News, Nigeria’s most authoritative Islamic Newspaper, has announced “The Hijab Vanguards”, as the winner of the 2021 Nigerian Muslim Personality of the Year (MNAwards). #MNAwards is an acronym for Muslim News Nigeria Awards, celebrating Muslim achievers who have excelled and made the Muslim community proud globally. In…

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