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Jul

15

2024

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NNPC Has Only 7.2% Stake In Dangote Refinery – Aliko Dangote

Economy, News

By Jonathan Okpanachi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s stake in Dangote Refinery has nosedived to 7.2 per cent from the initial 20 per cent, according to Aliko Dangote, chief executive officer the refinery. Dangote stated this in on Sunday during a parley with some media executives on a facility tour of the refinery. He said the NNPCL only owns 7.2 per cent stake in the refinery due to its failure to pay the balance of its share, which was due in June this year. Quoting him, "NNPC no longer owns a 20% stake in the Dangote refinery. They were…

Jul

14

2024

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Nine Dismembered Bodies Discovered In Nairobi Slum

Crime, News

By Our Reporter Eight female bodies have been recovered from a Nairobi slum according to Kenyan police. It was gathered that the first six bodies were found on Friday, with an additional three discovered on Saturday. "They were severely dismembered in different states of decomposition and left in sacks. "I would like to assure the public that we are committed to conducting transparent, thorough and swift investigations," Kenya’s acting police chief, Douglas Kanja, said on Sunday during a press briefing. The proximity of the dumpsite to a police station, mere meters away, has raised questions about potential police involvement. The…

Jul

13

2024

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Unpacking the Damaging Side Effects of Sissoco Embalo Against Pan-African Politics

ForeignAfrica, OPINION, Politics

Introduction The current president of Guinea Bissau, one of the West African countries, President Umaru Sissoco Embalo, is a prominent figure in Pan-American politics because the country recently enjoyed the spotlight in 2020 when he was elected and sworn in as the youngest African president. It gave him a lot of edge, including becoming the Chairman of ECOWAS, backed by the then president of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari. However, he has been making headlines recently for the wrong reasons and his controversial actions. While Embalo's intentions may be subjective, the consequences of his decisions have been objectively devastating for the…

Jul

13

2024

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Northern Elders Happy Over Supreme Court’s Ruling On LG Autonomy

News

By Jonathan Okpanachi The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has expressed joy over Thursday’s Supreme Court’s judgment that granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The forum’s director of national publicity and advocacy, Mr Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, disclosed this in a release. He said the landmark decision was anticipated to propel substantial development at the grass-roots level. Quoting the forum, "This bold move holds great promise for empowering local governments to take charge of their own affairs and address the pressing needs of their communities. “One of the pivotal advantages of financial autonomy for LGAs is the enhancement…

Jul

11

2024

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SERAP Wants Governors To Account For Held LG Allocations

News, Politics

By Hadiza Suleman The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Thursday, told the thirty-six state governors and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to account for local government allocations they had been taking custody of or face legal action. This followed the Supreme Court verdict that it is unconstitutional for states and the FCT to hold allocations meant for LGAs. The judgement followed a suit filed by the federal government aiming to make the 774 LGAs in Nigeria autonomous. SERAP said the apex court's decision would end the persistent misappropriation of FAAC allocations and public funds meant…

Jul

11

2024

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El-Rufai’s Political Disintegration ~ by Abdu Abdullahi

News, Opinion

Who will ever forget Malam Nasir el-Rufai, the great political gambler and the emperor of Nigeria’s contemporary politics? Famous for being adamant of the consequences of his actions and inactions, he is also renowned for perpetrating political shenanigans both at the state and national levels. He is reputed to be the ‘father’ of the ill-motivated Kano inconclusive election of 2019. El-Rufai means different things to many people. He is both the loved hero and the hated villain. He acts both the antagonist and protagonist roles with aesthetic talents and achievements. Arrogantly, he parades himself as a general who requires no…

Jul

11

2024

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Euro 2024: England Match-Winner Watkins Swears Goal Planned

News, Sports

By People&Politics ENGLAND match-winner Ollie Watkins swore on his life that he planned the decisive goal set up by Cole Palmer on the sidelines before coming on as substitutes in their 2-1 victory over Netherlands at the European Championship on Wednesday. With the game tied 1-1, Watkins and Palmer came into the game at the 80-minute mark and connected on a goal that will go down in England history, as the Aston Villa striker beat Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen in second-half injury time to send the Three Lions to a second consecutive Euro final. “Unbelievable. I’ve been waiting for that…

Jul

10

2024

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Wanted Drug Baron Nabbed In Village Mansion

Crime, News

By Our Reporter An alleged drug cartel behind the production and distribution of deadly psychoactive substance, methamphetamine, popularly called ‘mkpuru mmiri’ has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. This followed the arrest of the leader of the syndicate, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu, and his associate in his mansion situated in his Umuomi village, Uzogba-Ezenomi autonomous community, Ikeduru local government area of Imo State. A statement from the spokesperson of the anti-drug agency, Femi Babafemi, says the cartel with operational bases in Imo and Rivers state became a target of the Agency following intelligence indicating…

Jul

09

2024

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ICPC, Education Commissioners To Hold Talks On Sexual Harassment

Education, News

By People& Politics Education commissioners in the country will engage with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja to strategise on best way to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The meeting which is expected to focus on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions is convened by the ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Ms Omowumi Ogunrotimi, Executive Director, Gender Mobile Initiative, said the engagement would focus more on prevention frameworks rather than punitive measures. “Development partners, education regulators, student groups and civil society organisations will engage and…

Jul

07

2024

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Re-Elected ECOWAS Chairman

BREAKING, News

By Jonathan Okpanachi Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a second term. Our correspondent reports that Tinubu took over the leadership ECOWAS about one year ago, and he was re-elected on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu hosted the ECOWAS heads for the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Channels TV reports that Tinubu, who rose to power in May 2023, was re-elected as the ECOWAS chairman during the bloc’s meeting.