NNPC Destroys Over 8,000 Illegal Refineries

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaOil & GasNNPC Destroys Over 8,000 Illegal Refineries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 29, 2024

…Targets 3 Million Barrels Per Day Amidst War on Oil Theft The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has destroyed over 8,000 illegal refineries across the country in the last six months. This was disclosed by the Deputy Manager, Command and Control Centre of the NNPCL, Murtala Muhammad, during a stakeholders’ engagement session in Abuja on Saturday. Muhammad, in a presentation on the menace of crude oil theft and its effects on Nigeria’s economy, revealed...

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PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Obike Calls for Cancellation of Anambra East LG Election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Chairmanship Candidate, Obike Calls for Cancellation of Anambra East LG Election

PilotnewsSeptember 28, 2024

…Describes the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility The Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Anambra East Local Government Area, Mr. Hillary Obike, has called for the immediate cancellation of the local government election in the area, describing the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility. Speaking at his polling unit, Unit 018 Michael Tansi in Aguleri, Mr. Obike expressed deep disappointment with the conduct of the election, stating that, as...

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N27bn Fraud: EFCC Picks Erstwhile Taraba State Governor  

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsN27bn Fraud: EFCC Picks Erstwhile Taraba State Governor  

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 28, 2024

The erstwhile Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has been picked at his Abuja residence on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged fraud of N27bn. It was gathered that EFCC would soon arraigned Ishaku in court on at least ast 15-count charges as evidence against him have been compiled. Dele Oyewale, the spokesman of the EFCC who confirmed the arrest, but declined further comments. “Yes, he’s in our custody...

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Governor Soludo may be struggling in a complex web of political intricacies

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsGovernor Soludo may be struggling in a complex web of political intricacies

PilotnewsSeptember 28, 2024

“To date, there are many reports that students in some of the schools supposedly under the scholarship scheme of the state are still paying school fees. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Recent pronouncements by the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, very strongly suggest that the governor has fallen into hyperbolic gestures, as a viable tool to foster his political interests. “Political statements” as they are more popularly called, are mere embellishments, deceits, half-truths, or plain...

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What is the Government doing about the Recent Challenge of Flood Surge in Awka?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWhat is the Government doing about the Recent Challenge of Flood Surge in Awka?

PilotnewsSeptember 28, 2024

“The flood threatening Awka is caused by government’s poor approach to a sustainable environment. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu On Wednesday night, a heavy downpour in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, left many homes flooded. So many houses around the capital city were nearly submerged by flood water. Several vehicles were submerged in many compounds, while some people were temporarily sacked from their homes as the flood took over their homes. Around the city centre, nearly...

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APC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

NewsNigeriaAPC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the demise of Akwa Ibom State governor’s wife, Patience Umo Eno. The party in a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated, “It’s with great shock and sadness that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received the news of the passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom state, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom...

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ExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

InvestingNewsNigeriaOil & GasExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

ExxonMobil has announced its commitment to invest US$10 billion in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, a move welcomed by the Nigerian government as a clear indication of the country’s improving investment climate. The announcement was made by Shane Harris, the chairman and managing director of ExxonMobil Affiliates in Nigeria, during a high-level meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York....

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Nigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

In a strategic move to tackle the growing menace of oil theft and other maritime crimes within the country’s territorial waters, the Nigerian Navy has deployed ten elite warships for a specialised sea exercise. The exercise, dubbed ‘Sea Guard 2024,’ was officially launched on Thursday in Onne, Rivers State, by Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command. During the flag-off event, Rear Admiral Akinwande elaborated on the ongoing efforts by...

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BVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that it will not utilize the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the Local Government elections scheduled for September 28. At a sensitization program organized by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) in Awka yesterday, Anthony Nnalue, the Commissioner responsible for information and logistics at ANSIEC, made this declaration. The event was attended by accredited election observers and media personnel. Mr. Nnalue expressed concerns...

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Senior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

Some senior officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State have been suspended following a leaked video of how a recently jailed cross-dresser was accorded exceptional privilege. It was learnt that an audio leak showed that crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial center. Recall that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday began a...

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