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TINUBU’S GOVERNMENT EXHIBITING DESPOTIC TRAITS

Opinion

By Atiku Abubakar IN the evolution of systems of government, a major concern for thinkers was a governmental framework that will reduce the highhandedness of the executive arm of government. It was thought, and rightly so too, that a participatory approach to governance, such that will make the government derive its legitimacy from the people will better serve the interest of the masses. And thus, to make sure that the executive does not go overboard in the application of its powers, the legislative arm of government was conceived as a means of protecting the people from the authoritarian tendencies of wielders of state powers. Regrettably, however, the democracy in Nigeria in the current administration of President Bola Tinubu has become an anathema to that general principle o...

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FACES BEHIND CHAPPAL, NEW OWNERS OF TOTALENERGIES’ $860M ASSETS

Energy

Mauritius-based Chappal Energies has acquired a minority share in TotalEnergies’s Nigerian onshore joint venture assets for $860 million. The new purchase by Chappal Energies, a company registered in Mauritius in 2022, includes an interest in 15 licences producing mostly oil, with production netting Total of 14,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023. This deal includes three additional licenses that produce mostly gas and currently account for 40 percent of TotalEnergies’ Nigeria LNG gas supply. BusinessDay’s findings showed Chappal Energies, a consortium known for its discreet approach in the industry is led by William Higgs (chairman), Adesola Oyinlola (director), Ufoma Immanuel (director), and Victor Imevbore (director). Further findings showed these four silent titan...

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DANGOTE APPLAUDS NUPRC’S CRUDE SUPPLY RULES, CITES IOCs OBSTRUCTION

Energy

By Ali Elias Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its efforts in facilitating the company's crude supply requests from International Oil Companies (IOCs) and for issuing the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) guidelines to promote transparency in the oil industry. DVG Edwin, Vice President of Oil & Gas at DIL, stated, "If the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) guidelines are diligently implemented, we can directly deal with the companies producing crude oil in Nigeria as outlined by the PIA." Edwin emphasized that IOCs operating in Nigeria have consistently obstructed the company's attempts to obtain locally produced crude for its refining process. He highlighted that when cargoes are offered t...

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CHAPPAL ENERGIES ACQUIRES 10% STAKE IN TOTALENERGIES EP KEY OIL, GAS ASSETS

Energy

CHAPPAL Energies yesterday said it has acquired a 10 percent non-operated interest Sale and Purchase Agreement with Total Energies, EP, Nigeria Limited, onshore and shallow water assets within the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, Joint Venture, JV, in the Niger Delta. Commenting on the achievement, the Managing Director of Chappal Energies, Mr. Ufoma Immanuel expressed optimism on the development noting that the acquisition marks a significant expansion in the Niger Delta, thereby diversifying its Nigeria footprint between the offshore and onshore basins. He added “Chappal Energies becomes the first Nigerian company to execute two significant transactions within a 12-month period. “The transaction is poised to bring substantial benefits to stakeholders, including sh...

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SEN. ALI NDUME REMOVED AS SENATE MAJORITY WHIP FOR “HIS UNBECOMING UTTERANCES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT”, REPLACED WITH SEN. MONGUNO

News

Sen. Ali Ndume By Ono Yima Senator Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno North) has replaced Senator Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) as the Majority Whip of the Senate. This change was announced in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. Sen. Monguno The letter was titled: “Complaints Against the Unbecoming Utterances of Sen. Ali Ndume” was read by Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday. The letter reads; “I’m writing on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great party. “This is to express our displeasure, our outrage and our deep disappointment at the unbecoming, unfounded and baseless criticism of the governm...

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SECURITY INTENSIFIED FOR TRUMP WEEKS AGO AMID IRANIAN ASSASSINATION CONCERNS

News

Photo BBC: Secret Service agents protect Trump after gunfire on Saturday By Ali Elias Following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania's Butler County on Saturday it is now being learned of an Iranian plot to kill him. This was revealed by the national security officials. The FBI had identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, a Pennsylvania resident, as the suspect. He was shot and killed by the Secret Service immediately after allegedly firing shots at the stage where Trump was speaking. Security measures around Trump had been intensified several weeks before now following an alleged Iranian plot to kill him. As BBC has it, Protection for Donald Trump was boosted several weeks ago after US authorities learned of an I...

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WE HAVE NOT RE-INTRODUCED MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION – LASG; SAYS NO RESTRICTION ON LAST SATURDAY OF JULY

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By Ali Elias In a statement on its X handle, the Lagos State Government has come out to debunk the viral new circulating on social media space that it has re-introduced the monthly sanitation exercise starting from July. The statement, signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, attributed the fake news to mischief makers, stating emphatically that there will be no restriction of movements on the last Saturday of July. The statement reads: Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked a viral fake news on social media, stating emphatically that the State has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July ending. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Envi...

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OIL PRODUCTION: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NNPC LTD, MULLS STRONGER LAWS AGAINST CRUDE OIL THEFT, VANDALISM

Energy

By PR The National Assembly has thrown its weight behind NNPC Limited's ongoing efforts to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production and grow its reserves, saying it will consider stiffer consequences for crude oil thieves and vandals of the nation's critical hydrocarbon infrastructure. L-R: Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams; Chief Upstream Investment Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Bala Wunti and Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa during an oversight visit by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) Headquarters in Lagos This was made known when the National Assembly's Joint Com...

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SANTIAGO BERNABÉU ERUPTS IN RAPTUROUS MOMENT AS KYLIAN MBAPPÉ IS UNVEILED BY REAL MADRID

Sports

By Els William "Kylian, thank you for making an effort that many can't possibly imagine so that today you can wear this white shirt, the shirt of the 15 European Cups," said Florentino Pérez to a packed stadium. The unveiling of Kylian Mbappé as Real Madrid's latest acquisition was nothing short of spectacular. The Santiago Bernabéu stadium was the setting for a grand ceremony, reflecting the club's storied history and the high hopes placed on their new star. The fans were eager to witness the unveiling of one of football's brightest talents. The atmosphere was simply electric as the fans cheered. Kylian Mbappé was given a rapturous reception at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. More than 80,000 fans applauded the striker as he was unveiled as a new Madrid player....

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NIMC, ONLINE PUBLISHERS ROUNDTABLE: IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

News

Participants at the Lagos event By Dr. Walter Duru The digital age has reshaped how we consume and disseminate information, with online media playing a crucial role in shaping public perception and opinion. Recognizing this, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), with support from the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, recently organized a two-day roundtable with online newspaper publishers in Nigeria. The Roundtable, held in two batches, at Lagos and Abuja, respectively, provided participants the opportunity to understand and appreciate the activities, strategy, approach, achievements, and challenges of NIMC. It was the first of its kind, since the establishment of the commission. This collaborative initiative underscores the importa...