The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, PETROAN, has said that the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority will not hesitate to clamp down on sharp practice by operators in the oil and gas sector against Nigerians. The President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry disclosed this to DAILY POST in an interview on Tuesday. Gillis-Harry spoke after a recent stakeholders’ meeting, noting that NMDPRA has the mandate to regulate the oil and gas sector to prevent it from being hijacked by anti-competitive forces. According to him, the agency has pledged commitment to grow Nigeria’s economy and encourage the ease of…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted four 40-foot containers filled with illicit drugs valued at N1.18 billion. The operation, conducted by customs officers at two terminals, prevented the smuggling of 236,783 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine, a substance banned by the Federal Government. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abubakar, disclosed that the seizures included Barcadin cough syrup, all packed in 2,174 cartons. The smuggled drugs were uncovered during routine inspections between October 11 and 15, 2024. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa, Babatunde Olomu, hailed the seizures as…
Former Vice President of Living Faith Church, Bishop Thomas Aremu has declared that despite his retirement, he would remain a member of the church. This is coming amid speculations that the two former vice presidents, Aremu and David Abioye whose retirements were recently approved by the founder of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo may dump Living Faith for their own ministries. Clearing the air, Bishop Aremu, who spoke on Tuesday during his valedictory service at the Winners Chapel, Orita Bashorun, Oyo State on Tuesday, said he does not intend to have a church. He, however, said he may be teaching…
Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede is back with the team after returning from international duty. Ogunmodede, who is an assistant coach in the national team, was away with the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya The young tactician took charge of the Sky Blue Stars preparation for the matchday seven fixture against Plateau United on Tuesday afternoon. Ogunmodede announced his return to the team on social media. “No Place Like Home. Thankful For Life. Thank You Nigerians for Your Prayers and Support,” he wrote on X. “Together We Will…
Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has called for a special budget for vulnerable people in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in the country. Ozekhome, who is also a human rights lawyer, made the call on Tuesday during his visit to the Durumi IDP camp in Area I, Abuja to commemorate his 67th birthday. He called on the Federal Government to create a yearly budget for the vulnerable members of the society, saying without that, the country will continue to incubate a dangerous segment of the society. ”When the children among these people grow up and discover…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has hailed 27-year-old star, Scott McTominay for leaving Manchester United. Shearer believes the Scottish midfielder made a wise decision to cut ties with his boyhood club last summer transfer window. McTominay joined Man United’s academy at the age of five. He went on to make 255 appearances for the Red Devils and helped them won the FA Cup and EFL Cup. However, he ended up joining Serie A side Napoli in the summer. “It was a wise decision for Scott McTominay to move countries and experience something different, not only on a football pitch but…
The Nigerian contingent at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck left the show empty-handed. Burna lost the Best Live Performer award to Missy Elliott, and Odumodublvck missed out in the Best International Flow category, which was won by Ghetts. The biggest loser of the night was Megan Thee Stallion who came into Tuesday’s (Oct. 15) broadcast of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards as the top nominee with 12 nominations, but left empty-handed. The night’s biggest winner was Kendrick Lamar who scooped eight awards out of 11 nominations. Here is the full list: Hip-Hop Artist Of…
Former Chelsea player, Pat Nevin has urged the club’s boss, Enzo Maresca to provide more game time for Joao Felix and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. According Nevin, a player like Felix would prove his doubters wrong if given the opportunity. He is of the opinion that both players have enough quality to feature more regularly in the Chelsea squad. Both players moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid and Leicester City, respectively, last summer. Felix, a Portugal International, returned for a second stint at Chelsea after his half-season loan deal at the club in 2023. The Portuguese signed a seven-year contract reportedly…
The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), has vowed to resist any attempt to subvert the will of the electorate during the Abia State local government election. The Chairman of the party in Abia State, Uwalaka Onyekachi who said this in Umuahia, claimed that his party has received a classified report that the November 2 election may not be free and fair. He advised the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), led by Professor George Chima to conduct a free and transparent election and not to work in favour of any political party or candidate. Uwalaka cautioned that it would no longer…
Arsenal legend, Gilberto Silva has tipped the club striker, Gabriel Jesus to return to the starting XI despite his injury issues. He believes that his countryman will bounce back to replace Kai Havertz as Mikel Arteta’s main man up front if he remains fit. Jesus’ time at Arsenal has been riddled with injuries since his arrival from Manchester City in 2022. The Brazil International was sidelined for three months in his debut season at the club due to a knee injury. After Havertz joined the Gunners from Chelsea, the Brazilian faced competition for his spot in the starting XI. Jesus…