3 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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6 h. ago Dangote, Adenuga, Ogunlesi, 3 Other Nigerians Among 0.8% World’s Black Billionaires – Forbes

Despite the growing number of billionaires worldwide, Black billionaires remain a rarity, making up just 0.8% of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires list. Out of the 3,028 billionaires globally, Forbes reports that only 23 are Black, with their combined wealth amounting to $96.2 billion. The list, which features business magnates […]

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20 h. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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21 h. ago NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias

Tribune Online NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias wants review of existing appointments The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has criticised the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over what it describes as “the dominance of individuals from the president’s Yoruba ethnic group in key government positions.” In a statement on […] NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias Tribune Online

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23 h. ago NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM

Tribune Online NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Limited Chapter, on Thursday called on stakeholders to prioritise the education of girls and advance the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for more female students. NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports

Tribune Online Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any meaningful trade.” She also pointed out that other countries facing similar sanctions, like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, were not included in the tariffs either. This exclusion is […] Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Tribune Online

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26 h. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Lokpobiri endorses Ojulari’s appointment, rallies stakeholders’ support

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described as strategic the appointment of Mr Bayo Ojulari as the new helmsman of the NNPC Ltd. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. Read More

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30 h. ago Igoche Congratulates Kida On Appointment As Chairman Of NNPCL

Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his new appointment as non executive board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Engr. Kida, who currently serves as the president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), was […]

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32 h. ago Oil Production Threatened In Bayelsa Over Dispute On Security Vessel Contract

Nigeria’s already fragile oil production faces a new crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State have threatened to halt operations at key oil fields within 14 days, citing a dispute over security vessel contracts. The communities, under the KEFFES umbrella, were demanding that NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL) reverse its decision to terminate its […]

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34 h. ago Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss

By John Ogunsemore Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). According to him, Kyari’s removal is the president’s smartest move ever. Fayose stated this in an X post on Wednesday. Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu’s smartest move ever – Fayose hails removal of Kyari as NNPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of an improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three educational zones in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey said items distributed included maize, pumpkin, cassava, melon and others. He stressed that a lot could […] The post C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board

Tribune Online Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board MIXED reactions have trailed changes in the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its board by President Bola Tinubu. The President had on Wednesday reconstituted the board of the NNPC Ltd., removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari. Tinubu removed all […] Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPCL, management, board Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown 

Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited, threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. The ultimatum, conveyed in a letter dated March Read More

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45 h. ago Food Security: Cross River Distributes Improved Seedlings, Herbicides To 135 Schools

The Cross River State government has commenced distribution of improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three senatorial zones in the state. The initiative was targeted at tackling guaranteeing food security and intensify the fight against hunger and starvation in the state. Commissioner for Education in the state, Senator Stephen Odey, […]

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45 h. ago Full list: NNPC GMDs from 1977 till date and their geopolitical zones

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now known as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is the state-owned oil corporation read more Full list: NNPC GMDs from 1977 till date and their geopolitical zones

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46 h. ago Cross River empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of improved variety seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three educational zones in the state. Items distributed include maize, pumpkin, cassava, melon, and others, with the emphasis that a lot can be achieved with the cultivation of these improved seedlings. […] The post Cross River empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown

Tribune Online Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates New NNPCL Boss Ojulari, Commends Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said he received with happiness the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, descibed Ojulari’s appointment as another big deal for Kwara […]

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53 h. ago Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Pan Nigerian Oil and Gas Stakeholders on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a significant step toward reforming the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by reconstituting its board and appointing new leadership.   In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Engr. Raphael Ajuri, speaking […] The post Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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