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Jul152024 by Rareview31 Comments

OBINNA EZEOBI EARNS PHD IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FROM UNIPORT, SAYS OUTCOME OF STUDY TO IMPROVE NCDMB COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS, OTHERS

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Ali Elias Obinna Joseph Ezeobi, one of the pioneer staff member of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), earned a Doctorate Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, July 12, 2024. Ezeobi, who holds the position of Deputy Manager at NCDMB, successfully defended his dissertation titled “Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Communication Campaigns and Selected Oil Companies’ Awareness and Compliance” during an external examination conducted by esteemed academics. His research delved into the introduction and communication of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act as a transformational policy by the Federal Government, addressing its challenges and limitations as a developmental strategy. ...

Jul102024 by RareviewNo Comments

FG TO SUE DAILY TRUST OVER ‘FAKE’ SAMOA AGREEMENT REPORT

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By Ono Yima The federal government has threatened to file a complaint against Daily Trust Newspapers with the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and approach the court over a report on the Samoa agreement. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, described the report as "fake and mischievous" and said it has the potential to spark religious and social tensions. The report claimed that Nigeria signed an agreement to endorse LGBTQI+ rights and would receive $150 billion, which the government has denied The minister saw the Daily Trust's report on the Samoa agreement as deliberate, labeling it as "gross falsehood". He pointed out that this was part of a pattern the newspaper had adopted since the Bola Tinubu administration took office, despite the Presiden...

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BIDEN’S BACKUP: TOP CONTENDERS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

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Photo New York Times: US President Joe Biden By Ali Elias President Biden’s poor performance in the debate against former President Donald J. Trump has led to widespread concern within the Democratic primary about Biden’s status as the presumptive nominee. As Biden considers his political future, some Democrats are contemplating alternative candidates. Kamala Harris Photo: NewYork Times Vice President Kamala Harris is a primary candidate due to her current role and status as Biden’s running mate. She has faced challenges in defining her role and has struggled with low approval ratings, but she is a key campaign surrogate and a leading voice on abortion rights. Gavin Newsom Photo: NewYork Times Governor Gavin Newsom of California is another potential candidate. He is...

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OVER 370,000 SIGN PETITION FOR A REPLAY OF EURO 2024 QUARTER-FINALS BETWEEN SPAIN VS GERMAN

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By Els William Over 370,000 fans have signed, according to change.com on a petition to replay the Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals match between Spain and Germany due to a handball by Marc Cucurella that wasn't called as a penalty. The match, played last Friday, ended with Spain winning 2-1 in extra time, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute. Dani Olmo had initially put Spain ahead, and Florian Wirtz equalized for Germany in the 89th minute. The controversy arose in the 23rd minute of extra time when Cucurella's hand blocked a shot from Jamal Musiala in the penalty area. Despite Germany's appeals, referee Anthony Taylor waved play on, with his VAR team in agreement. The mission statement of the petition has it that 'Euro 2024 quarter-final: Germany vs Spai...

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NNPC/SPDC JV COMMITTED TO IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DEV. PROJECTS, DONATES ULTRA MODERN ICT CENTRE TO BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY

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The NNPC Ltd and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), through its Joint Venture partnership, have reiterated their commitment to impact on lives through sustainable development projects in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the two companies during the commissioning of a state-of-the-art ICT Centre at the Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), built by the NNPC/SPDC JV, on Thursday. The DG Bureau for ICT, Bauchi State, Alh Hayatuddeen Babamaji cuts the tape to commission the state-of-the-art ICT Centre built by the NNPC/SPDC JV, at the Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), on Thursday. On his right is the Representative of the Chief Upstream Investment Officer (CUIO), NNPC Ltd, Mr. Sani Kabo; while on his left are the Representative of the Chancellor of the Universit...

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ADEMOLA LOOKMAN’S STELLAR RISE SPARKS TRANSFER FRENZY

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Photo courtesy: Getty Images By Els William After a phenomenal season with Atalanta BC and Nigeria, Ademola Lookman has become one of Europe's most sought-after players. His impressive stats - 20 goals and 9 assists - have caught the attention of top clubs like Juventus, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich. But Atalanta BC is not willing to let their star player go without a fight. With two years left on his contract, the Italian giants are holding out for a hefty transfer fee of around €70 million. If sold, Lookman will become the second most expensive sale in Atalanta's history, just behind Rasmus Højlund's €73.5 million transfer to Manchester United. Lookman's journey from a €10 million signing in 2022 to a €70 million transfer target is a testament to his hard work and tal...

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EBERECHI, WIFE OF NYESOM WIKE, OTHERS MAKE FINAL COURT OF APPEAL JUDGES’ LIST

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Photo courtesy: Sahara Reporters By Ali Elias According to Sahara Reporters, Eberechi Suzette Wike, wife of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been named on the final list of the Court of Appeal judges. The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem, requested the appointment of 22 new Justices, which includes Eberechi Suzette Wike. Justice Wike is from the Rivers Judicial Council and was one of the nominees sent to the Federal Judicial Service Commission. In May, SaharaReporters reported that the National Judicial Council (NJC), during its 105th plenary meeting on May 15 and 16, 2024, approved the appointment of 86 Judicial Officers for Federal and State courts. The council, after reviewing the recommendations of its Interview ...

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NIGERIA’S CNG JOURNEY HAS COMMENCED AND IS IRREVERSIBLE, SAYS KYARI,AS NNPC PLANS TO BUILD THREE LNG STATIONS, 100 CNG SITES

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited Mallam Mele Kyari has declared that the drive to bring Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) closer to Nigerians has since commenced and is irreversible. Kyari, who disclosed this on Thursday during the simultaneous commissioning of 12 CNG stations in Abuja and Lagos, said in addition to the massive deployment of CNG stations nationwide, the NNPC Ltd and its partners would also build three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) stations in Ajaokuta. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo (3rd left) cuts a tape to commission an NNPC Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station in Abuja, as part of the 12 CNG Stations commissioned in Lagos and Abuja, on Thursday. From the Minister’s left are the Board Chairman, NNPC Ltd, Chi...

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ALLEGED N4.8BN FRAUD: COURT ADJOURNS CLETUS IBETO’S TRIAL TILL OCT 24

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Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, adjourned till October 24, 2024 further hearing in the alleged N4.8bn fraud trial involving Cletus Ibeto, Chairman, Ibeto Energy Development Company. Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on 10-count charges bordering on allegations of obtaining by false pretences, fraudulent conversion of property, criminal breach of trust, forgery and deception to the tune of N4.8bn. Count one reads: "That Chief Cletus Ibeto, Ibeto Energy Development Ltd and Odoh Holdings Ltd., between June 2016 and May 2017, within the jurisdiction of the court, by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained...

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NNPC CALLS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE ENERGY PROJECTS, SAYS EVERYONE HAS ROLE TO PLAY IN DERISKING SECTOR TO ATTRACT INVESTORS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has called for the establishment of more local institutions in Nigeria and Africa with capacity to provide funding for energy projects to tackle energy poverty. The call was made by the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Umar Ajiya, at the ongoing 23rd Nigeria Oil Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja on Wednesday. Chief Financial Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Umar Ajiya (2nd from right) speaks at a Panel Session themed, “Accelerating Investment, Enabling Industry Growth, Meeting Energy Demand”, during the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week), in Abuja. Speaking at a panel session themed, “Accelerating Investment, Enabling Industry Growth, Meeting Energy Demand”, ...