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IPMAN’s Authentic National President Adewoyin Condemns Continued Impersonation By Abubakar Maigandi Shettima; Calls on NUPENG, Security Agencies And Industry Stakeholders to Withdraw Recognition

Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin, the authentic National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has strongly condemned the continued public assertion by Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi Shettima and his purported executive members that they remain the IPMAN National Executive — despite multiple court rulings removing them and a Form 49 (notice to show cause for committal) having been issued against them. The statement follows reports that Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, the newly elected National President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), on Wednesday 24 June 2026 took Alhaji Shettima to meet with Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser. Chief Adewoyin described the meeting as deeply regrettable and warned that it le...

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HPCAN Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Palliative Care at 18th Scientific Conference in Abuja

The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Nigeria (HPCAN) has held its 18th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening palliative care services through compassionate, holistic, and patient-centred healthcare delivery across the country. The conference, themed "Strengthening Palliative Care in Nigeria: The Total Psychosocial Well-being of the Patient," focused on addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. The event also featured sub-themes such as "The Role of Government and Policymakers in Palliative Care" and "Community Involvement in Palliative Care," highlighting th...

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3Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court rejects El-Rufai’s fresh bail bid over alleged fake medical report

A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital, Abuja. The court argued that it cannot grant his request based on a medical report disowned by the purported institution said to have issued it, the National Hospital Abuja. Justice Darius Khobo rejected the application, which was based on claims that El-Rufai was suffering from advanced metastatic prostate cancer requiring specialised treatment allegedly unavailable in Nigeria. During the proceedings, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) presented documentary evidence from the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Abuja, Prof. Muhammad Raji Mahmud, disputing the au...

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3Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Emefiele: $6.2m Released By CBN For Foreign Election Observer Mission Was Pure Theft- Witness

The trial of the former governor the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, continued on Thursday July 2 2026 before Justice H.Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja,. The 14th Prosecution Witness, PW14, Okpoziakpo Eloho, at the hearing informed the court that the $6,230,000 (Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars) released by the apex bank on the instruction of the defendant for the purpose of foreign election observer mission with no further details attached, was “pure theft.” Led in evidence by prosecution counsel and Director, Public Prosecution, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, the witness, a Commissioner of Police in the Fraud Unit of the Force Headquarters, Abuja, stated that “The entire money was released. We saw the approval of the governor” ...

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Fubara: Nigeria Needs God-Fearing Leaders to Tackle Corruption, Insecurity

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria must produce more God-fearing leaders if the country is to overcome its developmental challenges and achieve sustainable progress, stressing that the absence of leaders guided by moral values has contributed to corruption, insecurity, poverty and social inequality. Governor Fubara made the remarks on Thursday while receiving the World President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Erton Kohler, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The delegation included Kohler’s wife, Andriene Marques Kohler, their daughter, Mariana Marques Kohler, and other senior ministers of the church. The governor praised the Seventh-day Adventist Church for its longstanding contributions to education and leadership development i...

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Insecurity: U.S. Withdraws Troops Deployed To Nigeria

*Retains intelligence partnership The United States, on Thursday, withdrew most of its forces deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. However, the country continues intelligence sharing and other forms of security cooperation with Nigeria. The Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, disclosed this during a digital press briefing on the outcome of the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2026, where he highlighted the role of US-Nigeria intelligence cooperation in counterterrorism operations against the Islamic State (ISIS/Daesh). He explained that while the specific military operation had ended and most US personnel involved had left, Washington remained committed to supporting Nigeria through...

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Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF) Congratulates Senator Sharafadeen Alli As He Receives INEC Nomination Certificate

Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF), a civil society group, has congratulated Senator Sharafadeen Alli as he received his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination certificate and on the unveiling of Hon. Adesoji Michael Adedeji as his running mate. In a press statement signed by Aderemi Adebisi and Owolabi Salam, the group said the official presentation of the INEC nomination certificate to Senator Sharafadeen Alli has laid to rest speculation over who truly won the party’s recent primary election in the state. The group, therefore, called on all aggrieved aspirants in elective positions to sheathe their swords, set aside their differences, and work together for the party’s success in the 2027 elections. “In any elective contest, someone will always emerge victori...

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2Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG, ILO inaugurate ecological transition project to boost climate action

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have inaugurated Phase II of the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project to strengthen climate action, decent work and inclusive economic growth. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammed Dingyadi, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the project by the ILO and its tripartite constituents. Dingyadi described the initiative as a major step toward ensuring that climate action delivers social justice, sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.He said the renewed programme, spanning 2025 to 2029, would move Nigeria beyond policy commitments to practical implementation that benefits workers, employers, enterprises and communities across the country....

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1Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Professor Chinedu Ogwus Advocates Robotics, AI-Driven Energy Transformation Across Africa

By Ojo Bukola MARRAKECH, MOROCCO –Eur Ing Professor Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director, West Africa – Robotics and Autonomous Systems of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International, has called on African leaders to embrace robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers of the continent's energy transformation and sustainable industrial development. Professor Ogwus made the call while delivering a keynote address at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Leadership and Business Summit 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco. His presentation, titled "AI, Robotics, the Future of Energy Industries and Energy Transformation in Africa," highlighted the growing role of robotics in reshaping Africa's energy sector and preparing the continent for the future of work and innovation. Dr...

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1Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FRSC, NITT sign MoU to boost transport sector training

L-R the Corps Marshall, Shehu Mohammed and the DG of NITT, Dr Bayero Farah By Kennedy Sheyin The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, have signed an MoU. The agreement covers advanced training, capacity development, research, and innovation in Nigeria’s transport sector. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ohaeri said the partnership was executed by FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, and NITT Director-General, Dr Bayero Farah. He said the agreement would reshape Nigeria’s transport ecosystem by raising standards and strengthening institutional capacity. According to him, the partnership would position the transport sector for improved global com...

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RHI distributes food items to vulnerable groups in Jigawa

By Joan Nwagwu The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has distributed food items to widows, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Jigawa State under its Social Investment Programme. The initiative also inaugurated the Green Nigeria Challenge to promote environmental sustainability through tree planting, environmental sanitation and green innovation among households, communities and young Nigerians. This is contained in a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by Mrs Kwapchi-Bata Hamman, Special Assistant on Media and ICT, Office of the Vice President. According to the statement, the food outreach programme has reached 26 states, providing relief and renewed hope to thousands of vulnerable Nigerians since its inception. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu...

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Professor Ogwus Calls for Robotics and AI-Driven Energy Transformation in Africa

By Genesis Ogiri MARRAKECH, MOROCCO –Eur Ing Professor Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director, West Africa – Robotics and Autonomous Systems of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International, has called on African leaders to embrace robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers of the continent's energy transformation and sustainable industrial development. Professor Ogwus made the call while delivering a keynote address at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Leadership and Business Summit 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco. His presentation, titled "AI, Robotics, the Future of Energy Industries and Energy Transformation in Africa," highlighted the growing role of robotics in reshaping Africa's energy sector and preparing the continent for the future of work and innovation. ...

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Aggrieved Oyo APC Stakeholders Say Party “At A Dangerous Crossroad,” Fear Mass Defections

A group of five aggrieved All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship stakeholders in Oyo State warned on Tuesday that the party is “at a dangerous crossroad.” The group accused certain leaders of shielding President Bola Tinubu from the true state of affairs within the party. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the group - comprising Engr. Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan, Musbau Asatola Asanike, Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao, Barr. Akeem Agbaje, and Dr. Usman Ololade Bakare accused some party leaders of creating an exclusionary environment. They warned that this approach risks triggering mass defections and a repeat of past electoral losses. "Our primary concern is that there are forces deliberately shielding President Bola Tinubu from firsthand information on the true state of Oyo APC,” the...

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NECA inaugurates ESG implementation guide for MSMEs

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has inaugurated Nigeria's first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Implementation Guide for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen business sustainability. Mr Femi Jaiyeola, Chairman of the NECA ESG Advisory Board, said this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the guide at the 2026 Nigeria Employers' Summit in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ESG is a framework used to evaluate how responsibly and sustainably a business operates beyond its financial performance. The inauguration of the guide was organised in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Jaiyeola described the inauguration as a milestone, noting that MSMEs remained the ...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Professor Chinedu Ogwus Champions Robotics and AI as Catalysts for Africa’s Energy Transformation

By Genesis Ogiri MARRAKECH, MOROCCO – Professor Chinedu Ogwus, Eur. Ing., Regional Director, West Africa – Robotics and Autonomous Systems of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International, has called on African leaders to embrace robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers of the continent's energy transformation and sustainable industrial development. Professor Ogwus made the call while delivering a keynote address at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Leadership and Business Summit 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco. His presentation, titled "AI, Robotics, the Future of Energy Industries and Energy Transformation in Africa," highlighted the growing role of robotics in reshaping Africa's energy sector and preparing the continent for the future of work and innovation...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police Rescue Two Abducted Kids, Nab Inter-state Kidnap Gang In Oyo

The Police have rescued two abducted children and arrested four suspected kidnappers.The police also recovered a cache of sophisticated firearms in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Oyo state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the first operation followed a distress report that armed hoodlums invaded Ebinpejo Village via Lanlate in Ibarapa East Local Government Area, where they attacked residents and abducted two children. Following the report, Commissioner of Police Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga ordered an immediate rescue operation involving police operatives, the Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes and hunters. The statement said, “Acting on credible intelligence, supported by technical resour...

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Court Grants Sowore Fresh N200m Bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to fresh bail in the sum of N200 million. This is coming weeks after revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear for trial. Justice Muhammad Umar, in a ruling, directed Sowore to provide two sureties before the bail could take effect. One of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from his community, while the second must own landed property within the Federal Capital Territory. The judge also ordered the defendant to deposit his international passport with the court registrar pending the determination of the case. After granting the application, Justice Umar handed Sowore over to his lawyers and adjourned further proceedings until Monday, July 6, when...

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Deregistration: NDC Files Appeal, Moves To Serve INEC

The Nigerian Democratic Congress on Monday confirmed that it had filed a notice of appeal against the Federal High Court judgment that set aside its registration.The party also assured members and supporters that it remained legally recognised.The party said it would soon serve the Independent National Electoral Commission with the court processes. Deregistration: NDC Files Appeal, Moves To Serve INEC The Nigerian Democratic Congress on Monday confirmed that it had filed a notice of appeal against the Federal High Court judgment that set aside its registration, assuring members and supporters that the party remained legally recognised and would soon serve the Independent National Electoral Commission with the court processes. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa...

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29Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NECA to upgrade employers’ summit to international event in 2027

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says its annual Employers’ Summit will become the International Employers’ Summit from 2027, expanding global policy dialogue, investment opportunities and collaboration among employers across Africa and beyond. The Director-General of NECA, Mr Adewale Oyerinde, said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the two-day Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026. The fifth edition of the summit, organised by NECA, has the theme: “Leveraging Reforms and ESG for Enterprise Competitiveness and Inclusive National Growth.” Oyerinde said the transition reflected NECA’s commitment to promoting investment, labour migration, enterprise development and economic transformation through stronger partnerships across Africa and th...

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Shettima urges private sector to drive growth through economic reforms

By Joan Nwagwu The Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has urged the private sector to leverage ongoing economic reforms to drive enterprise competitiveness, create jobs and promote inclusive economic growth across Nigeria. Shettima made the call in a keynote address at the two-day Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026 on Monday in Abuja. The summit, in its fifth edition, was organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) with the theme: “Leveraging Reforms and ESG for Enterprise Competitiveness and Inclusive National Growth.” Shettima was represented by Dr Aliyu-Modibbo Umar, Special Adviser on General Duties to the President, Office of the Vice President. He said the Renewed Hope Agenda was addressing long-standing structural challenges through bold re...

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