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IGP URGE NIGERIANS TO USE PCRU INSTEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO REPORT POLICE MISCONDUCT

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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has called on Nigerians to refrain from using social media as a platform to report the conduct of police officers. Instead, he urged citizens to direct complaints to the Police Complaints Response Unit (PCRU) for a structured and accountable resolution process. Speaking on Monday at the PPROs/Police Communication Experts’ Conference in Asaba, Delta State, the IGP expressed concern over the misuse of social media in addressing grievances, noting its potential to spread misinformation and harm the reputation of the police force. “We appeal to the public not to resort to social media when reporting the conduct of police officers but rather use the Police Complaints Response Unit,” Egbetokun said. He acknowledged social media's influence...

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OIL INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE, FATUYI PHILIPS, JAILED 21 YEARS FOR N43.5 MILLION FRAUD

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By Ali Elias The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant legal victory in its fight against financial crimes. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Phillips, Chairman of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), to 21 years in prison for a fraudulent scheme involving N43.5 million. Here is the detailed statement, captioned “Lagos Court Jails NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips 21 Years for N43.5m Fraud” as released on X: Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppli...

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EUROPEAN OIL GIANTS STEP BACK FROM RENEWABLES PATH

Energy

Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a business focused on low-carbon power. The British company is now trying to return to its roots as a big oil and gas player with a growth story to match rivals, revive its share price and allay investor concerns over future profits. Rivals Shell and Norway’s state-controlled Equinor are also scaling back energy transition plans set out earlier this decade. Their change of direction reflects two major developments - the energy shock from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a drop in profitability for many renewables projects, particularly offshore wind, due to spiralling costs, supply chain issues and technical problems. BP CEO Murray Auchincloss plans to plough billio...

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MILLIONS OF DOLLARS MEANT FOR BOKO HARAM FIGHT INVESTED IN U.S. LUXURY REAL ESTATE TIED TO EX-NIGERIAN SECURITY ADVISER, SAMBO DASUKI, ALLIES

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A new report released by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) has revealed that the former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, Sambo Dasuki, invested millions of dollars in American luxury real estate Dasuki was previously charged with diverting billions of Naira meant for the fight against Boko Haram insurgents during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The PPLAAF report stated that tens of millions allegedly misappropriated by Dasuki ended up funding luxury properties in Los Angeles, California, and McLean, Virginia, a wealthy suburb of Washington, DC. PPLAAF stated that it examined thousands of pages of property deeds, corporate filings, bank records, and court documents from both Nigeria and the U.S., tracing funds to high-en...

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COP29: TOTALENERGIES DEPLOYS CONTINUOUS, REAL-TIME METHANE EMISSIONS DETECTION EQUIPMENT ON ALL ITS OPERATED UPSTREAM ASSETS

Energy

By PR As part of its ambition to aim for near-zero methane emissions by 2030, TotalEnergies announces that the Company is going a step further in the monitoring and reduction of its methane emissions with the deployment of continuous, real-time detection equipment at all of its operated Upstream sites. Setting a new standard in monitoring of methane emissions Since 2022, TotalEnergies has been pursuing its ambition to aim for near-zero methane operated emissions in 2030: the Company will meet as soon as 2024 its target to reduce emissions by 50% compared to 2020, a year ahead of plan. TotalEnergies is thus well on track to achieve the targeted 80% reduction by 2030. This achievement is the result of numerous initiatives, including the successful deployment of its AUSEA1 drone...

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NCDMB RE-EMPHASIZES OPPORTUNITIES OF NC-HCD PROGRAMME AS NLNG TRAINS OVER 300 YOUTHS IN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICAL SKILLS

Energy

By Ali Elias NLNG has officially launched its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project, reaffirming its commitment to human capital development in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The programme, which began on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is designed to equip 331 young graduates with critical skills across various disciplines, supporting the growth of a globally competitive workforce. This milestone initiative, developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), underscores the alignment between NLNG’s strategic goals and the objectives of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act. This information is detailed in an NCDMB press...

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WOULD THE WORLD COME TO AN END?

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Image credit: Marca By Ali Elias Would the world come to an end? Will it? Or is this one smoke without fire? My answer is, yes. An emphatic yes. It will come to an end. When? I can’t posit that exactly; and nobody can. But read on, and you may discover some information worthy of consideration. This article is a response to the one we published earlier,” countdown to apocalypse, NASA validate Hawkins chilling prediction for Earth's demise”. Considering Hawkins' viewpoint, let's approach it differently. The cyclical flow of time or the cycles of life. Paul Twitchell had this to say about cycles of time "the doctrine of cycles is built upon the same universal principle governing the functions of the universal laws which operates through an infinite series of wheels ...

Nov152024 by RareviewNo Comments

DANGOTE REFINERY SHOULDN’T SELL AT INTERNATIONAL MARKET PRICE SINCE COST OF PRODUCTION IS NOW N600 PER LITRE — PETROL RETAIL OWNERS, PETROAN

Energy

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has claimed that the Dangote Refinery is wrong for insisting their products will be sold at market price. Speaking when he appeared on a live broadcast of Nigeria Info FM 99.3 which SaharaReporters monitored on Tuesday, Dr Joseph Obele, the National PRO, PETROAN said the cost of production of petrol was now below N600 per litre He said this was because of the fact that the Nigerian government had started selling crude oil to Dangote in Naira. Owing to these developments, Dr Joseph maintained that Dangote should also consider selling his refined product below the market price to ease the current hardships in Nigeria. Dr Joseph said: “Scholars of oil sectors have done an analysis and the ana...

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STRENGTHENING THE CORE: NNPC LIMITED APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVES TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S ENERGY FUTURE

Energy

By Ali Elias In a decisive move to strengthen leadership and drive strategic growth, NNPC Limited’s Board of Directors has announced several key executive appointments aimed at fortifying the company’s commitment to corporate governance, operational efficiency, and sustainable success within Nigeria’s energy landscape. These appointments represent NNPC Limited’s ongoing efforts to build a dynamic leadership team dedicated to advancing Nigeria’s position in the global energy sector. Read on for detailed information about the appointments as contained in the Press Statement, titled, “Board of Directors’ Announcement Leadership Appointments At NNPC Limited” The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited is pleased to announce a series of strategic leadership appointments. These changes refle...

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FIFA’S HUMAN RIGHTS TEST: WILL SAUDI ARABIA’S 2034 WORLD CUP BID BE APPROVED AMIDST CONTROVERSY?

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Photo by Fauzan Saari on Unsplash By Ali Elias CNN — Amnesty International has called on FIFA to delay awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until the nation enacts major human rights reforms. On Monday, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) released a report citing serious human rights concerns linked to Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup. The report also urged FIFA to establish a "credible human rights strategy" for the 2030 tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. FIFA, the global governing body for soccer, is expected to announce the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups next month. So far, Saudi Arabia is the sole candidate for the 2034 tournament. Courtesy: CNN/Getty Images FIFA’s bidding guidelin...