The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of a new eight-man Senior Management Team, Times of Nigeria reports. The appointment followed the recent announcement followed the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and Board of Directors. Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the appointments all take immediate effect. “Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday.…
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Half of America is practically vacant, and it’s not just because people suddenly lost interest in open land. Some states are so empty that you could throw a block party and still hear an echo. But the real question is: why are Black Americans avoiding them like expired milk and broken promises? These 10 states have low population density and an even smaller Black population. But what exactly makes them unappealing? Is it the brutal winters, the eerie silence, or the bleak job market? Perhaps it’s the overwhelming feeling of “I don’t belong here.” From economic dead zones to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, News360 Nigeria reports. The appointment officially took effect on April 3, 2025, and was made in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) Act of 2008, as amended. Prior to this new role, Nasir Abdulsalam served as the Technical Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Steel Development. He also held the position of Special Assistant (Academics) to the Director General of the National Institute for…
I will sign condolence letters for those wishing me death — Wike tackles critics Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday said he would not hesitate to sign the condolence letter of those who wish him death. This comes as he dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week. The former governor of Rivers State described the reports as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points. Wike spoke after he inspected four ongoing projects in the territory, including the International Conference Centre (ICC). “Everybody will die one day; nobody will…
Punish perpetrators of Uromi killings, others – PFN charges FG The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has condemned the killings in Edo State and other parts of the country, insisting that all perpetrators must be brought to justice. He referenced the recent killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, by members of a Vigilante Group and called for fairness and justice in handling the matter. Speaking to journalists at the Cornerstone City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan on Thursday, Bishop Wale Oke stressed the need for urgent action…
Speaking at her homecoming rally in Kogi on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused the electoral body of bias in her recall process. “What I see INEC doing is aiding and guiding petitioners on how to perfect their illicit acts,” she said. “The first time the petition was submitted, they didn’t have address and phone numbers, so INEC went out to guide them on how to submit information that will perfect their petition. “And what did they do? The petitioners, who were from the other party, the APC, submitted a letterhead. What was the name of it? Kogi Central Political…
Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has explained why she refused to stand to honour, the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio before her suspension. Recall that the Senate had advised her to respect and obey the rules and orders of the legislative institution. Rising on Order 55(1), the Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Monguno pointed out that “it is the Rules and Order of the Senate that when the Senate President is being ushered into the chamber by the Sergeant-at-arms, all senators must stand up”. The chief whip regretted that Natasha disrespected the Rules and Order of…
recently saw a list of the 15 most indebted countries to the IMF. When you read the comments, all the Nigerians are shocked Nigeria is not on the list. I makes me remember that no matter what is happening in Nigeria, Nigerians will always believe Nigeria is at the bottom of all nations. So when they don’t see Nigeria listed among failure, they become surprised. But if you leave Nigeria and ask people about NIgeria, they talk about Nigeria the way Nigerians talk about China. Of course, Chinas is miles ahead, but I think one of the major issues…
strengthening democratic institutions—especially the independence of the judiciary. He will not be distracted by the antics of individuals who seek to rewrite history to mask personal failures. We urge Mr. Abbo to reflect deeply, respect the rule of law, and focus on rebuilding the confidence of his constituents if he hopes to return to public life. Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when its actors show maturity, responsibility, and an abiding respect for the truth. Signed: Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh Special Adviser, Media/Publicity and official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate April 3, 2025
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