From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Seplat Energy, leading indigenous energy company in Nigeria has been recognised by the Oil & Gas Trainers’ Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) for its Outstanding National Human Capital Development (HCD) Scholarship Scheme. OGTAN, at its 2024 Annual HCD Awards ceremony themed ‘Consolidating Human Capital Development Through Domestication of Skills’, commended Seplat Energy for building human capacity through its scholarship programmes, which have been sustained over the years across Nigeria. In a statement issued to news men in Abuja indicated that the ceremony which was held in Lagos at the weekend with industry operators, regulators, the academia, and…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has won the Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Company, Olufami O. Soneye said that Kyari was conferred with the honour during the newspaper’s annual awards ceremony held at the Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos at the weekend. Conferring the award on the GCEO, the Chairman of the Awards ceremony and Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In scenes of jubilant celebration, Kano witnessed the triumphant return of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the palace on Saturday evening. The beloved emir, who will now be known as the 16th Kano Emir, embarked on a symbolic tour of the palace accompanied by the mammoth supporters as well as the state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, marking a new chapter for the Emirate. Just two-days prior, the state government’s announcement of Sanusi’s reinstatement sent a wave of excitement through the city. The palace, once shrouded in uncertainty following the 2020 dethronement, transformed into a vibrant…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Yusuf Jargafa of Radio Deutsche Welle has emerged as chairman of the Katsina Correspondence Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). Barr. Murtala Funtuasworn in the new members; other officials elected are Tijjani Ibrahim of DailyTrust as Vice Chairman, and Zahradeen Umar as Treasurer and Zubairu Idris as Secretary. Among them are Bamalli Abbas Financial Secretary and Mohammed Tanks Auditor. ln his post-speech election, Jargaba promised to carry all members without victimization. He called on unity among members to avoid gossiping. He also commended of electoral committee for organising a peaceful election.
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commended the strong working relationship between the state government and all security agencies operating within the state. Governor Radda made this statement while hosting four exceptional police officers from the state command who received special recognition from the Inspector General of Police for their outstanding achievements in combating insecurity. The Katsina Governor expressed his appreciation for the unwavering support of all security personnel in the fight against insecurity. He acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of the officers and highlighted the state government’s immense pride in their accomplishments.…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Command, has confirmed the death of five persons in an accident on Kabba-Obajana road in Kogi State on Thursday. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, State Sector Commander, told newsmen that three persons survived in the accident involving a Ford Galaxy space wagon and Mazda car. Oyedeji attributed the cause of the accident to speeding and wrongful overtaking. “The head-on collision between the two cars moving in the opposite directions happened due to speeding and wrongful overtaking by one of the drivers. “We have been preaching against drivers flouting road safety…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, today, assured the State University of additional funding from the state and local governments to meet the realities of the current economic challenges. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammad The DG press and media Affairs to the Governor said that , the Governor gave assurance when the governing council of the university paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Damaturu. The governor said his government is mindful of the economic challenges facing all sectors of society, and the university is…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Two of the Students abducted from the campus of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State have been killed by kidnappers. According to reports, the students killed were James Michael Anajuwe, a 100-level Information Technology student and Musa Hussein, also a 100-level Software Engineering student. They were allegedly killed at the kidnappers’ hideout in Kwara State. Both Anajuwe and Hussein were among an unspecified number of students kidnapped from the university on the evening of Thursday, May 9, 2024. However, 27 of the students were rescued unhurt by a combined team…
From Ahmed Muh’d Danasabe, Lokoja Police in Kogi State have rescued five kidnapped victims from their abductors. William Aya, the state Police Public Relation Officer on Friday confirmed the rescue of the victims in a statement. The victims were kidnapped on May 17, 2024 while on transit along Ajaokuta-Adogo road. Aya , said police operatives attached to Adogo Division led by SP Yusuf Hantsi, in collaboration with the local vigilantes rescued the victims on Thursday According to him, the operatives while on rescue mission, combed the bush and invaded the kidnappers camp. “The hoodlums engaged the team in a gun…
By Musa Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu has restated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to exterminate the remaining small pockets of crime in Cross River State. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the pledge, Friday, when he received the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South, DIG Sokari Pedro and his team in Calabar. Applauding the collaborative efforts of the Police and other security agencies in combating crime and insecurity in the State, Governor Otu assured the high-powered delegation of his administration’s readiness to support the police with Hi-Tech…