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Lokpobiri Congratulates Newly Appointee NNPCL Leadership Assures Of Sector- Wide Collaboration

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  From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. Describing their appointments as well-deserved, the Minister commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his visionary leadership in making these strategic appointments in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). He noted that this decision will further strengthen the legal framework governing the oil and gas sector, ensuring greater efficiency, accountability, and competitiveness. “This is a crucial step toward further repositioning the NNPCL to meet the demands of the evolving global energy landscape,” Sen. Lokpobiri stated. “With the wealth of experie...
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Coalition condemns EFCC declaration of Aisha Achimugu wanted, describes it as unjust

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  The Coalition for Accountability and Good Governance has condemned the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare notable businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted. Speaking at a press conference, the publicity secretary of the coalition, Ademola Adegoke, said the unlawful invasion of Achimugu's home and the mistreatment of her aged mother is unwanted.  Adegoke called on the EFCC to retrace its steps and uphold due process, fairness, and the principles of justice in the execution of its duties. He said: "As an organization that has consistently supported anti-corruption efforts and the rule of law, we are, however, constrained to express our deep dissatisfaction with the manner in which the EFCC is demonstrating its desperation to clamp down on Mrs. Achimugu and her household. "We are fully aware that on the 4th of March 2025, the EFCC, through its Port Harcourt zonal office, sent an invitation to Mrs. Achimug...
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NNPP LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: COURT AFFAIMS LEGITIMACY OF ANIEBONAM'S FACTION OF BOT, RULES AGAINST KWANKWAZO-LED BOT

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  By Ambrose Obioma Okehi (News Emperor )  It is all around victory for the members of the Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam-led faction of the Board of Trustee, BOT of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP as a court gave them the legitimacy of the party against the faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwazo.  This was as result of the landmark ruling that solidifies the legitimacy of the authentic leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.  The overwhelming and decisive judgment was delivered against the faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.  The court sitting in Abuja unequivocally dismissed their suit, which sought to undermine the leadership and authority of the party’s founder, Chief Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, and the duly elected National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major but failed in its attempt.  News Emperor gathered that the legal battle, instigated by Dr. Ahm...
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MARAN LOOKS AT ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF NIGERIA-CHINA CURRENCY SWAP DEAL

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  By Ambrose Obioma Okehi (News Emperor)  While playing its Agenda-setting role and interrogation of key government policies as they affect the maritime industry, Nigeria’s foremost maritime beat association, the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to beam its searchlight, looking deeply into the Nigeria-China Currency Swap deal. The event themed Navigating the Nigeria-Peoples Republic Of China Currency Swap: Opportunities and Challenges for Import, Export and Maritime Business is set to take place at the Rockview Hotel in Lagos, on April 15, 2025. The currency deal aims to provide naira liquidity to Chinese businesses and yuan liquidity to Nigerian businesses while reducing their dependence on the dollar as a basis for transactions. The event is poised to bring critical stakeholders in the import and export business, policy-makers, and government agencies under one roof to examine this landmark deal as it affects the maritime industry in the face of the ...
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Coalition of Civil Society Organizations Condemns Gruesome Murder of 16 Nigerians in Uromi, Edo State

  . A coalition of civil society organizations, public interest and self determination groups, the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), has condemned in strong terms, the senseless, barbaric and provocative killing of 16 Nigerians in Uromi, Edo State. According to a press statement issued in Lagos and signed by the convener and co-convener of the coalition Nelson Ekujumi and Gbenga Soloki, the coalition stated that "We are pained, saddened, traumatized, outraged and condemn in the strongest terms the act of barbarism unleashed on the psyche of Nigerians by the gruesome killing of 16 Nigerians by some persons in Uromi, Edo State under the pretext that the victims were suspected kidnappers. The group asserted that 'We make bold to state that nobody or group have a right to terminate the life of any Nigerian extrajudicially no matter the justification, according to our laws, the right to prosecute any suspected violator(s), is the responsibility of the security agencies in the co...
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President Tinubu Congratulates Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing at 50

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  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Aare Adetola Olaniyi Emmanuel-King, the Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, on his 50th birthday. The President joins family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the entrepreneur and philanthropist who has remained steadfast in making affordable housing accessible to many Nigerians. Aare Emmanuel-King, with over 62 estates and a workforce of 3,000, has received numerous chieftaincy titles and awards in property and estate development, including Lagos State Man of the Year (2019) and Property Developer of the Year (2021). President Tinubu commends the real estate developer for his contributions to the government’s vision of reducing the nation’s housing deficit. The President wishes Aare Emmanuel-King joyful celebrations and continued success in his endeavours. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) April 2, 2025
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NCC Releases Draft Guidance on Unutilized Recharges, Calls for Stakeholder Input

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  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a draft guidance document addressing the management of unutilized and unclaimed recharges in the country’s telecommunications sector. Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, announced the development in a statement to the press, noting that the draft guidance is now available for review on the Commission’s official website,  www.ncc.gov.ng . He emphasized that this initiative aligns with the NCC’s mandate under the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003, particularly Section 57, which empowers the Commission to enact regulatory measures to enhance sector efficiency. To facilitate stakeholder engagement, the NCC will host a Virtual Stakeholders Forum on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The forum will provide an avenue for industry stakeholders to examine the draft guidance and offer feedback on the proposed regulations. According to Maida, a virtual link to join the discussion will be accessible on t...
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