In line with its strategic vision to be a dynamic and reliable global energy supplier of choice, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. NNPC Ltd achieved the milestone through the collaboration of two of its Downstream subsidiaries – NNPC LNG Ltd and NNPC Shipping Ltd – which delivered its first DES LNG cargo from the 174,000m³ LNG vessel Grazyna Gesicka at Futtsu, Japan, on 27th June, 2024. Since then, it has expanded its footprint to China with the delivery of one…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has partnered with National Population Commission, NPC and United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF to further ramp up birth registration in the country with the launch of UNICEF/ RHI Commemorative Birth Certificate for year 2024. NPC Chairman, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra who disclosed this after leading development partners to the Office of the First Lady in Abuja, said the commemorative event, scheduled for Thursday, 29 August, 2024 will mark a major leap in government’s effort to offer Nigerian children their first foundational identity. “It is a global thing…
By Iysa Ade Bello Most pre-eminent is our profound thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deeming us suitable for what I reckon as historic assignment. It is historic because here we are to do harmonious collaboration to conscientiously provide leadership for the citadel of learning established to shape the future of our beloved youngsters. I personally feel humbled and honored to chair this inaugural meeting of the newly constituted council of the esteemed university. It is a pivotal moment for us to commence collective charting of the course of this institution into a future of excellence, relevance, and global…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged religious leaders to ensure peaceful co-existence among the adherents of different religions in the state. The Governor gave the admonition on Sunday, 25 August, 2024, during the turbaning and installation ceremony of the new Chief Imam of Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state, Sheikh Quasim Badejo, at the playground of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo palace. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Governor Abiodun assured that his administration was poised to work with religious stakeholders towards promoting peace and tranquility, as well as consolidating the…
Separatist militants launched deadly attacks across southwestern Pakistan on Monday, 26 August, 2024 killing at least 39 people in a series of “coordinated” assaults, primarily targeting ethnic Punjabis. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most active militant separatist group in the province, claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement released to AFP. One of the deadliest incidents occurred on a highway in Balochistan province, where militants stopped vehicles and shot 23 people dead, marking one of the worst shootings in the region in recent years. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan provincial government, confirmed the coordinated nature of…
A former England Manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, is dead. Eriksson’s family confirmed his death on Monday, 26 August, 2024 in a terse statement. “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” the statement read. “After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.” The 76-year-old had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the beginning of 2024, the Swede revealed he only had a year to live “at best”. During his career, Eriksson managed top European clubs like Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio.
A 45-year-old man, Aramide Tito, was on Monday, 26 August, 2024 docked in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court presided over Mr A J Aina, for allegedly starving and assaulting his 11-year-old stepson.The defendant, whose address was not given, is charged with indecent deal, assault and attempted murder. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Clément Okuoimose, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on 17 August 17, 2024 at about 11.00.p.m, at Oke Ogbe Area, Atura, Badagry, Lagos. Okuoimose alleged that the defendant unlawfully beat up and starved his son’s stepson for three days. “The defendant…
Operatives of the Osun State Amotekun Corps have arrested a 35 year-old man over alleged defilement of a 10 –year- old girl, thegazellenews.com reports. It was gathered that Ibrahim allegedly defiled the girl, whose name has been withheld, in Agba, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. Ibrahim was arrested after the girl’s mother lodged a complaint at the Amotekun Boripe Command. The Osun State Amotekun Corps Commander, CSP Isaac Omoyele (rtd), confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, 26 August, 2024. Omoyele, who revealed that Ibrahim allegedly lured the girl into his residence, where he forcefully had carnal…
Famous New Zealander-Nigerian mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has claimed that the majority of Lagos women are “runs girls” (local parlance for call girls). According to Adesanya, they like showing off but their lifestyles are being financed by proceeds of prostitutes. The former UFC Welterweight Champion, who stated this in a video message shared via his X handle on Monday, 26 August, 2024, urged them to be nice and friendly instead of showing off. Speaking in a mixture of English and Yoruba, Adesanya said, “Lagos women love showing off. Most of you are runs girls, kobo kobo, ashewo. “You keep posing…
Popular Nigerian music star , Habeebs Okikiola, popularly known as Portable will on the 11th of September 2023, be the guest musician at the coming Ogun Festival in Ondo city in Ondo State. Portable, who will be entertaining the people of the city at White Rock hotel, has promised to give the expected audience a dose of his electrifying performance that has kept him relevant in the Nigeria music industry. It is well known that Ogun Festival has always been a grand event, that draws indigenes and foreigners alike to the city. The excitement of the celebration is what prompted…