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JUST IN : ‘NNPC Refineries Were Unsustainable, We Were Simply Wasting Money’ — Ojulari

4Feb

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JUST IN : ‘NNPC Refineries Were Unsustainable, We Were Simply Wasting Money’ — Ojulari

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries were operating at what he described as a monumental loss, prompting his management team to suspend operations to prevent further financial damage.Ojulari made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja during a fireside chat titled “Securing Nigeria’s Energy Future” at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026, where he offered a blunt assessment of the operational and commercial realities facing the country’s refining assets.Acknowledging public frustration, the NNPC boss said Nigerians were justified in their anger, given the enormous sums invested in the refineries over the years.“On the refineries, Nigerians were angry....

‘No Drums, No Trumpets’ — Kwara Governor Cancels Birthday Celebrations

4Feb

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‘No Drums, No Trumpets’ — Kwara Governor Cancels Birthday Celebrations

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has once again informed the public that he will mark his birthday quietly, without any form of celebration.Naija News reports that the governor made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.According to the statement, Abdulrazaq said the decision to forgo birthday celebrations has been his personal choice since he assumed office as governor in 2019.He added that he has not authorised any activities or events to mark the occasion.“The Governor, like every servant of God, remains deeply thankful to his Creator and Sustainer for the gift of life, good health, and countless blessings,” the statement said.

BREAKING : INEC finalizes 2027 election timetable

4Feb

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BREAKING : INEC finalizes 2027 election timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its preparedness for the 2027 general election.The electoral body noted this was done despite the delays surrounding the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly.The Commission disclosed that it has already concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, confirming it now awaiting legislative action on the proposed amendments.INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during an engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).He explained that although INEC has forwarded its recommendations to lawmakers, the timing of the Electoral Act’s amendment could still affect certain aspects of the election schedule.Accordin...

Yahaya Bello’s trial in N80.2bn corruption charges, political not money laundering – SAN tells court

4Feb

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Yahaya Bello’s trial in N80.2bn corruption charges, political not money laundering – SAN tells court

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Joseph Daudu and Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said at the Federal High Court in Abuja that Bello’s trial in the alleged N80.2bn alleged fraud was political and not justified.He stated this on Wednesday at the ongoing money laundering case instituted against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC.Daudu’s clarification followed the remarks in the open court by EFCC Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro SAN that what happened in the mode of payments by Local Government Areas in Kogi State was stealing by disguise.He said this just as the Seventh Prosecution Witness, Olomotane Egoro, a Compliance Officer with Access Bank, admitted in court that the former governor did not serve as local governmen...

Lack of Schools Driving Early Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria — Emir of Kano

4Feb

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Lack of Schools Driving Early Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria — Emir of Kano

The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the rising incidence of child marriage in Northern Nigeria to the shortage of schools and weak educational infrastructure in the region.Sanusi made the remarks on Wednesday, February 4, during an interview on Channels Television.According to the former Central Bank governor, although Nigeria’s constitution guarantees every child the right to education, poor enforcement and the absence of adequate school facilities have made this right largely ineffective in many northern communities.He noted that public discussions often focus on condemning child marriage, while ignoring the structural factors that push families into such decisions.“We talk about child marriage, but in some parts of the North, you find ...

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola criticises Donald Trump over unlawful ki!lings by ICE agents

4Feb

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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola criticises Donald Trump over unlawful ki!lings by ICE agents

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has criticised US President Donald Trump over unlawful k!llings by ICE agents.In a remarkable press conference, the City boss criticised the Trump administration after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, having earlier had his say on the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.'Look what happened in the United States of America, Renee Good and (intensive care nurse) Alex Pretti have been killed,' the 55-year-old said when asked what was behind his decision to speak up on political issues.'Imagine the NHS, five six people around him, go on the grass and 10 shots. Tell me how you can defend that?'City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak was the United Arab Emirates' representative on Trump's newly formed Board of Pea...

US and Iran to seek de-escalation in Nuclear Talks in Oman

4Feb

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US and Iran to seek de-escalation in Nuclear Talks in Oman

The United States and Iran are set to hold talks in Oman on Friday, February 6 as both sides attempt to ease rising tensions, a regional official has said according to a new report by Reuters.The meeting was moved from Turkey at Tehran’s request, with Iran insisting that discussions be limited strictly to its nuclear programme.According to the official, Iran pushed for Oman as the venue to maintain continuity with previous nuclear negotiations held there and to prevent talks from expanding into other contentious areas such as its ballistic missile programme. Tehran has repeatedly described its missile capabilities as a red line and has ruled out any concessions on the issue.Iran has warned that it would deploy its missiles to defend itself if its security comes under threat...

I want entertaining football over trophies — Liverpool manager, Arne Slot

4Feb

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I want entertaining football over trophies — Liverpool manager, Arne Slot

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has revealed that playing attractive, entertaining football matters more to him than simply collecting trophies at Anfield.Speaking during a discussion on The Reds Roundtable, Slot reflected on last season’s Premier League title success, explaining that the style of football his team played gave him just as much satisfaction as lifting the trophy itself.“As a manager, you can win the league, you can win the Champions League, you can win an FA Cup or a League Cup, but the biggest thing you can win is that you can play the nicest football to watch,” Slot said.The Dutch tactician admitted that some supporters may not fully agree with his stance, but insisted that his philosophy remains unchanged.“Although at this moment of time, fans might argu...

French Police Search X Offices Over Child Exploitation and Deepfake Allegations

3Feb

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French Police Search X Offices Over Child Exploitation and Deepfake Allegations

French authorities have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, as part of a criminal investigation into alleged child exploitation content and the misuse of its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to generate sexual deepfake images.The search was conducted on Tuesday by the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit, as investigators intensify scrutiny of how the platform manages illegal and harmful content.Prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk and former X Chief Executive Officer, Linda Yaccarino, to appear at hearings scheduled for April. They are expected to respond to questions regarding their roles in the alleged offences linked to the platform.The probe began in January 2025, when investigators started reviewing content promoted by X’s recommendation a...

UPDATE : DSS arraigns Malami, son on terrorism financing, firearms possession

3Feb

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UPDATE : DSS arraigns Malami, son on terrorism financing, firearms possession

The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, on five-count charges of terrorism financing and aiding and abetting terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms.Malami and his son appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja.The former AGF was charged under Count One with “knowingly abetting terrorism financing by refusing to prosecute terrorism financiers whose case files were brought to your office as the Attorney-General of the Federation, for prosecution.”Both Malami and his son were jointly charged under Counts Two to Five for unlawful possession of firearms. They pleaded not guilty to all the chargesFollowing the arraignment, the prosecuting counse...