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Aug
31
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
A Rebuttal to Ferdinand Ekeoma’s Baseless Attacks on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

A Rebuttal to Ferdinand Ekeoma’s Baseless Attacks on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Nigeria, Politics
Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC and ardent supporter of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has advised Ferdinand Ekeoma,  the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Otti to desist from insulting Senator Kalu and focus on the real issues affecting Abia State. The people will not be deceived by Ekeoma's antics and will ultimately judge leaders based on their performance and antecedents. He said that Ferdinand Ekeoma's recent attack on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a clear case of desperation and an attempt to please his master, Governor Alex Otti. Instead of focusing on…
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Aug
31
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Launched into Leadership: Belemaoil Appoints New CEO, CFO to Drive Transformation and Growth

Launched into Leadership: Belemaoil Appoints New CEO, CFO to Drive Transformation and Growth

Breaking, Economy, Nigeria
Indigenous global oil firm, Belemaoil Producing Limited, has announced the appointment of Ahmadu H. Sambo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Emmanuel O. Onos as its Chief Finance Officer. The appointments aim to drive the company's transformation and realize its shared vision. Sambo, a former Group General Manager (GGM) of Finances at NNPC, brings over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Onos, the new CFO, has over 35 years of experience in the financial space of the oil and gas industry. "The board is confident that under the leadership of the new MD/CEO, Belemaoil…
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Aug
30
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Legendary Musician Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest in Lagos Amidst Tributes

Legendary Musician Onyeka Onwenu Laid to Rest in Lagos Amidst Tributes

Breaking, Entertainment, Nigeria
Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, affectionately known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be laid to rest today in Lagos. TVAfrika reports that the renowned artist passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72 after collapsing during an event honoring Dr. Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, where she was pronounced dead. Her funeral service, as announced by her family, will take place at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos. The service of songs is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, lasting until noon, with a private burial…
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Aug
30
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Abike-Dabiri Challenged to Investigate Asari Dokubo’s Past Threats Against Igbo People

Abike-Dabiri Challenged to Investigate Asari Dokubo’s Past Threats Against Igbo People

Breaking, Nigeria
In light of the recent poisoning threat made by a Nigerian woman in Canada, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission's (NiDCOM) boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has been called upon to probe an old video of Asari Dokubo, a former Niger-Delta freedom activist, making threats against Igbo people. The video, which resurfaced on social media, shows Dokubo calling for the killing of Igbos and displaying his collection of arms. He also made derogatory comments about Igbo people, saying they are "worse than the devil" and should be "hunted down and killed." This comes after NiDCOM petitioned the Canadian Mayor over the poisoning threat…
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Aug
30
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

Nigerian Pilot Olukayode Ojo, Faces 5-Year Prison Sentence in US for Falsifying FAA Statements

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A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, has been convicted of making false statements to obtain a medical certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He faces a potential five-year prison sentence and fines of up to $250,000 for each count. According to US Attorney Robert Troester, Ojo was found guilty on August 16, 2024, of making false statements while attempting to secure a medical certificate necessary for flying commercial passenger aircraft. The case resulted from an investigation by the Transportation Security Administration—Investigations and was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorneys Jackson Eldridge and Matt Dillon. The trial revealed that Ojo, an…
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