The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Gbenga Komolafe, has disclosed that the country’s daily oil production currently averages 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd), reports thegazellenews.com. Komolafe made this disclosure while speaking on Thursday, 14 August, 2025 at the 50th anniversary conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos. According to him, through the one million barrels initiative launched in 2024, Nigeria is ramping up crude oil output by reactivating dormant fields, fast-tracking regulatory approvals, and improving operational efficiency across the upstream value chain. The CEO, who said the initiative aims…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Former Super Eagles attacker Victor Ikpeba has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Peter Rufai. The Friday, 15 August, 2025, visit was emotional for the former Monaco attacker, who was out of town when his former teammate passed on. It was a heartwarming time for the mourning Rufai family, who had always known Ikpeba as a friend of the goalkeeper. The 1997 African Footballer of the Year spoke after a heart-to-heart talk with the family, making a plea for friends and colleagues to rally around them in this pressing time. He said, “In a time like…
The recent sudden dissolution of the Ekiti State Executive Council will not be limited to that arm of government as a change of leadership at the legislative arm is imminent except there is a change of plan. Information at our disposal shows that the plan to sack the leadership of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has been perfected at a meeting in Abuja where the decision to remove anybody that is close to the immediate past Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi from sensitive positions was concluded. Our correspondent learnt that the decision of Governor Oyebanji to dissolve his Cabinet…
I extend my condolences to the children, grandchildren, family, the media community, friends, colleagues and associates of Late Dr. Doyin Abiola — a distinguished journalist, media icon, and trailblazing Nigerian woman. Dr. Doyin Abiola’s contributions to the growth of journalism and the media industry in Nigeria are worthy of note. She carved a path of excellence and courage for many Nigerian women in media and public service. Her legacy of professionalism will continue to inspire all who believe in the power of the written word and the vital role of the press in nation-building.May Almighty God grant her eternal rest…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, for six months over his behavior at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, thegazellenews.com This means, the popular musician will not be able to fly within Nigeria, whether local or international, for the next six months. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made the disclosure during a press briefing on Thursday, 7 August, 2025. The aviation body had earlier on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025, suspended the licences of two pilots of Value…
To underscore his visionary and pragmatic leadership strides tilted towards ensuring a people-centric governance, Executive Chairman Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, Comrade Akinsanya Lasisi Ayinde, has presented cheques of severance benefits to the council’s immediate past Councillors and Supervisors. Presenting the cheques during an interactive session at the Chairman’s office, Comrade Akinsanya stated that the payment is for the immediate past elected Councillors and Supervisors of all the Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area LCDA who served within the 2021 and 2025 political dispensation. Akinsanya noted that the gesture is in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promise to the grassroot politicians…
The Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has once again distinguished itself in the health sector, winning multiple awards at the 2025 Lagos State Health District I (LSHD1) Award & Reward Ceremony held on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025. The prestigious event, which took place at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, was organized under the theme: “Building Healthier Future Together: Celebrating Partnership, Innovation and Service.” It brought together key health stakeholders to recognize and reward excellence in healthcare delivery across the district. Igando-Ikotun LCDA emerged a dominant force, proudly clinching top honours in the following categories: Best Medical Officer in LSHD1 Best…
Renowned Yoruba spiritualist, traditional medicine practitioner, and visionary entrepreneur, Ìyánífá Oluwadamilola Adeseye popularly known as Iyanifa Ẹwà, is set to launch a suite of groundbreaking digital initiatives designed to redefine the global practice and teaching of Ifá. These include the IFÁ COLLEGE, the ODÙ IFÁ APP, and the daily spiritual broadcast, ÀṢẸ FOR TODAY. According to Ìyánífá Ẹwà, the goal of these innovations is to make authentic Yoruba spirituality accessible to a growing global audience, particularly within the African diaspora. “This is about more than innovation, it is a spiritual calling to preserve, teach, and share the rich legacy of…
By Dabo Yakubu Dabs While perusing through the Opera News app for latest news on my phone, as I had always done, I stumbled upon an article titled “Nigeria: Governor Bala, Reconsider Creation of New Emirate” posted on the Daily Trust ePaper of 16th June, 2025, in which the author expressed his opposition to the proposed creation of Emirates and Chiefdoms in Bauchi State by the Bala’s administration. According to him, the move will lead to the fragmentation of existing Emirates. Initially, I thought shrugging off the write up as merely adversarial and diversionary, but a later consideration provoked this…
Our attention has been drawn to reports alleging that King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) displayed unruly conduct while attempting to board a ValueJet flight on August 5, 2025, allegedly causing a breach of aviation protocol. We wish to categorically state that this narrative is not only exaggerated but also misleading. At no point did K1 act in a manner that endangered lives or breached safety regulations. The substance in question — which was wrongly sensationalized — was nothing more than plain drinking water, given to him at the airport lounge while he waited to board the aircraft. Despite…