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Call for sack: Sylvia’s allies fight back, say minister on track
Fred Itua, Abuja Experts in the oil and gas sector, under the aegis Partner for Petroleum and Energy Sector Prosperity Initiative (P-PESPI), have condemned some of the negative reports by a civil society organisation, Accountable Leadership For Better Nigerian Initiative (ALBNI), which called for the sack of the Minister of State, Petroleum, Timipreye Sylva. A
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How David-West died at UCH – Family source
Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof Tam David-West, died at private suite at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State around 11am on Monday November 11, 2019. A family source said the deceased had spent 11 days at UCH before he breathed his last, adding that he was rushed to
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Brazilian player sent off in Ukraine for reacting to racist insults
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian midfielder Taison was sent off in a Ukrainian league match against visitors Dynamo Kiev on Sunday for reacting to racist insults from the crowd. A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands. Taison,
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Ronaldo’s fitness, attitude both under spotlight
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness and attitude came under the spotlight on Monday after he reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus’ win over AC Milan and coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old had been nursing a knee injury for some time. Ronaldo now faces two matches with Portugal where he will want to help the European
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FRSC commends FG’s Lagos-Ibadan rail project, advocates revisit of metro line
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has commended the Federal Government’s commitment to the Lagos-Ibadan standard rail line. The FRSC Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Hyginus Omeje, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos, that the project when completed would end perennial gridlock and truck-related accidents in
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Nigeria needs national arbitration policy to boost economy
Mr Olatunde Busari, Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria, has said that there is the need for the Federal Government to formulate a national arbitration policy to prevent judgement debts and boost foreign exchange. He made the comment at the two-day annual conference of the body with the theme “Positioning Africa: The Changing Landscape in
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Ogun Guber: Abiodun floors Akinlade at Appeal Court
Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan The four-member panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Monday upheld the election of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The panel in the unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, who stood in for the head of the panel,
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Tam David-West dies at 83, Buhari mourns
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy under the Muhammadu Buhari military regime, Professor Tamunoemi Sokari David-West, is dead. David-West was 83. President Muhammadu Buhari who received news of his passing with shock has described the late Minister as a man with an indomitable spirit. In a statement by Special Adviser to the
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Oman says OPEC, allies likely to extend oil supply curbs
Oman said on Monday that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied oil producers could extend a deal to limit crude supply but may not consider deepening cuts. Oman’s energy minister Mohammed bin Hamad al-Rumhy said this while speaking with reporters at an energy conference in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. This
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Turkey begins deportation of foreign IS fighters
Turkey has begun sending captured foreign Islamic State (IS) members back to their original countries as of Monday, a Turkish official said. “A U.S. IS fighter, whose procedure has been completed, is deported on Monday morning,” the Interior Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Catakli told semi-official Anadolu news agency . One German and one Danish IS fighters
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WWE’s WrestleMania generates $165m for New York, New Jersey area
WrestleMania continued to deliver for its host region and brought a significantly greater economic impact for New York and New Jersey than it did in 2013. WrestleMania 35 at MetLife Stadium on April 7 generated $165.4 million in economic impact for the surrounding area, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation. That
Petrol tanker bursts into flame in Lagos
A petroleum tanker loaded with 33,000 litres Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, is currently burning at the entrance of Gowon Estate, Ipaja Road, Alimosho, Lagos. Motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes as traffic gridlock is building up. Men of the Lagos State Fire Service and the State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA who raced
Serie A: Angry Ronaldo leaves stadium early
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly left the Allianz Stadium before the final whistle of Juventus’s 1-0 Serie A win over Milan last night after being substituted for the second match in a week. Paulo Dybala replaced Ronaldo on 55 minutes with the Argentina striker going on to score the winning goal 22 minutes later to keep Juventus
Brazilian player sent off in Ukraine for reacting to racist insults
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian midfielder Taison was sent off in a Ukrainian league match against visitors Dynamo Kiev on Sunday for reacting to racist insults from the crowd. A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands. Taison,
Pope Francis to reunite with cousin on visit to Thailand
In a remote Catholic school in Thailand, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, 77, kneels in a chapel to pray at the beginning of the school day. The Catholic nun is also counting down the days when she will be reunited with her cousin, Pope Francis. Or, as she calls him, Jorge. They grew up together in
Hong Kong police officer shoots protester in early morning clashes
Hong Kong police opened fire and hit at least one protester, during a fracas broadcast live on Facebook, as chaos erupted across the city during rush hour on Monday. Footage showed a police officer drawing his weapon in the eastern district of Sai Wan Ho as he tried to detain a masked man at a
Australia urges evacuations ahead of ‘catastrophic’ fire threat
Authorities in Australia’s eastern states of Queensland and New South Wales declared a state of emergency on Monday as the region prepared for “catastrophic” fire conditions. People in areas deemed at the greatest risk were urged to evacuate before Tuesday when unprecedented hot and windy conditions are forecast. Officials worry the combination of extreme heat
EPL: Guardiola wants ref to explain VAR decision after Man City defeat
Pep Guardiola said he was “not a magician” when asked about Manchester City’s title chances after his side were beaten 3-1 by Premier League leaders Liverpool. The defeat was City’s second in five top-flight matches and left the champions nine points behind Liverpool, who remain unbeaten after 12 games this season, reports beinsports.com. Fourth-placed City
Call EFCC, Police to order, lawyer tells FG
A civil rights activist and president, Association for Good Governance, Justice Uhuegbu has called on the Federal Government to quickly intervene in an alleged unbridled criminal activities of the officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Imo State. Speaking during a press conference in Owerri on
APC chieftain, Gbazuagu, hosts Ugwuanyi, Chime, others at daughter’s marriage
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship candidate in Enugu state, Chief Gbazuagu Nweke Nwazuagu popularly known as ‘GNG’ at the weekend played host to top political actors across political divides in the country as he gave out his daughter in marriage. Notable politicians in attendance included the Governor of Enugu […]
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