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Shell In Talk With Nigeria To Divest Onshore Oil Stakes

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Nigeria’s oil revenue profile is set to witness a steady rise as the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted a major oil demand rebound of 6.5 million barrels per day (bpd) between Q1 and end-2021. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had in a letter to the Accountant General of the Federation projected that it would deduct N112 billion oil and gas proceeds from the federations account for fuel subsidy in order to ensure continuous supply of petroleum products in the country and guarantee energy security. However, industry observers believe that the projection by the IEA will help Nigeria balance its weak revenue profile, especially in the face of huge fuel subsidy which has led to a drastic cut in revenue accruable

Ogun State Governor Suspends His Senior Aide Abidemi Rufai Following His Arrested In US For Fraud

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Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has suspended his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties, Abidemi Rufai, following his arrest in New York by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged involvement in $350m unemployment benefits fraud in respect of COVID – 19 pandemic. Reacting through his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun said the news of his aide’s involvement in fraud is disturbing. He however said the “Governor cannot be held responsible for the actions of a full grown adult.” According to him: “We received the very disturbing news of the arrest of one of the governor’s political appointees, Mr Abidemi Rufai in New York over alleged unemployment benefits and fraud in the United States, this morning. “While the Governor cannot be held responsible

Tears As Governor Fayemi’s Aide Slumps And Dies In Her Office

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Professor Francisca Aladejana, a former Provost of College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, now Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, has died. Prof Aladejana, who was a Special Adviser on Basic, Secondary, and Vocational/Technical Education to Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State until his death, reportedly slumped in her office on Monday and died. On Monday morning, she was believed to have arrived at her office as usual, but later slumped while on the phone. Professor Ado Ekiti, the late head of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, was a native of Ekiti (SUBEB).

Supermodel Naomi Campbell Stunned Fans, Announces Arrival Of Her First Child At 50

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Naomi Campbell stunned her fans on Tuesday, 18 May, after revealing she has secretly welcomed a baby. The 50-year old took to her Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon, to announce the birth of her newborn daughter.  Sharing an adorable photo of herself clutching her daughter’s tiny feet in her hands, the proud mom wrote: ” A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother, So honored to have this gentle soul in my life, there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you my angel. There is no greater love.” Naomi’s fans and famous friends were quick to send congratulatory messages, with designer Marc Jacobs writing: “Oh my God!!!!! Today is the day?? How absolutely incredible. How lucky

JUST IN: Finally, Nigerian Government Receives £4,214,017.66 Ibori Loot

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The British Government has formally paid the £4,214,017.66 looted funds recovered from family members and associates of former Delta State Governor, James Ibori into an account designated for that purpose by the Federal Government. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who confirmed this development on Tuesday, said the amount has been credited into the designated Federal Government account with naira equivalent as of 10th May, 2021. Malami’s spokesman, Dr. Umar Gwandu, in a statement on Tuesday quoted the AGF as confirming the receipt of the recovered loot by the FG. He added: “Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN signed Memorandum of Understanding for the repatriation of the Ibori loot on behalf of

Telecome Consumers In Ecstacy As NCC Resolves 99.2% Complaints In Q1 2021

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has resolved 99.2 per cent of service-related complaints received from telecom consumers across the major network operators in Q1, 2021. According to the Q1, 2021 Report on Complaint Management issued by the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Commission, a total of 3,019 consumer complaints were received from four complaint channels established by the Commission as compared to 2,854 complaints received in the Q1, 2020. The consumer complaint channels include the Commission’s Contact Centre, through which the toll-free number 622 is managed, NCC Consumer Portal, NCC social media platforms and written complaints. Of the 3,019 consumer complaints, 2,995 consumer complaints, representing 99.2 per cent, were successfully resolved while only 24, representing 0.8 per cent, which were escalated to service

JUST IN: Again, Buhari Returns To Loan Table, Seeks Fresh $6.183Billion External Loan

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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, urged the Senate to approve a new external loan of N2,343,387,942,848.00, about $6.183billion, for the Federal Government to finance the 2021 budget deficit. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter of request on the floor of the Senate at plenary. Details shortly….

BREAKING: Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Processing Of New Passport Applications Until….

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the processing of new passports until Tuesday, June 1, 2021. This is to allow enough time to clear all the backlog of applicants as directed by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. This was announced in a statement dated Monday, May 17 and signed by AB Yarima, Deputy Controller General. ”This directive, which comes into effect from today, May 17, 2021, has become necessary to allow enough time to clear all the backlog of applicants sequel to the commencement of new passport regime on June 1 2021,” the document stated. The deputy controller general also urged all passport control offices to make use of the period to ensure it clear all outstanding passport processing. ”consequently upon the forgoing, all PCOs are

BREAKING: Tension In NASS As Plot To Remove Senate President, Ahmed Lawan Gather Momentum

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The plot to remove Senate president, Ahmed Lawan is gaining momentum in the National Assembly, Decency Global News has gathered. Hon. Sergius Ogun, a member of the house of Representatives(North-East/Esan South-East contituency of Edo state) was first to hint that all was not well in the hallowed chambers. He appeared on ‘The Morning Show,’ a programme on ARISE NEWS Channel, revealing that plans were underway to oust Lawan. He disclosed that Lawan may be removed from office this week after he criticised Southern governors over their resolution to ban Open grazing. In his words; “We are in the process of reviewing the constitution and the chairman of the National Assembly (Lawan) is rebuking, chastising the governors for saying that they should restructure the

JUST IN: Ogun State Governor’s Aide Abidemi Rufai Land In FBI Net For $350,000 Covid-19 Unemployment Benefits Fraud

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Abidemi Rufai, for allegedly defrauding the State of Washington over $350,000 in unemployment benefits through wire fraud. Rufai, aka Sandy Tang, 42, is also a Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor. The FBI disclosed this in a social media statement on Monday evening. The accused made his initial appearance on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in New York and is scheduled for a detention hearing on Wednesday. “A Nigerian citizen was arrested Friday evening at JFK Airport in New York on a criminal complaint charging him with wire fraud for his scheme to steal over $350,000 in unemployment benefits from the Washington State Employment Security Department,” announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. “The criminal complaint

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