September 22, 2020

Osinbajo: Govt Has No Business Running Oil Refineries

Govt Has No Business Running Oil Refineries – Osinbajo

September 22, 2020 6:40 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has restated the resolution of the Buhari administration that the Federal Government has no business running oil refineries in Nigeria.

Speaking at a virtual meeting organised for the All Progressives Congress (APC), social media bloggers and influencers at the ruling party’s secretariat in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President indicated that the Nigerian government sees the private sector as playing a bigger role in investing in and running oil refineries moving forward.

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While arguing that the challenges confronting the government-owned refineries will …

Victor Osimhen Named Serie A Fastest Player

September 22, 2020 5:50 am

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen has been named the fastest player in Serie A for matchday 1.

According to the official figures of the Lega Serie A, Osimhen clocked a speed of 34.05 km per hour.

The Nigerian forward beat his teammate Dries Mertens speed at 31.78KM to be adjudged the fastest player in the league for the week.

Osimhen since joining the Italian club has been rated highly by fans and football analysts.

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After his debut match against Parma, Napoli’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso heaped praises on the forward.

Gattuso …

Police, vigilante group fish out 3 bandits from Oyo forest

Police, Vigilante Group Fish Out Bandits From Oyo Forest

September 22, 2020 5:49 am

A combined team of policemen and members of vigilante groups have arrested three suspected bandits in their hideout in the forest in the Igbeti-Kishi area of Oyo state.

This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state (PPRO), SP Olugbenga Fadeyi.

Fadeyi said the joint security team engaged the daredevil bandits in a shootout at their hideout in the forest in the Igbeti-Kishi area of the state on Sunday at about 7.00 pm and arrested three while some escaped with bullet wounds.

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Oil Bunkering: Wike Tells Nigerian Navy What To Do Thieves

September 22, 2020 3:54 am

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has urged the Nigerian Navy to ensure that those who sabotage the government’s effort to eliminate bunkering are brought to justice.

The governor made the appeal when participants of the Naval Warfare College Course Four paid him a courtesy visit on Monday at Government House in Port Harcourt.

Wike said that bunkering, which affects the socio-economic development of the country negatively, should not be allowed to thrive.

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The governor noted that his administration had given the necessary support to security agencies, …

There Are Cracks In Nigeria – Yemi Osinbajo

Hate Speech: Osinbajo Engages APC Social Media Influencers

September 22, 2020 3:52 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday engaged the All Progressives Congress (APC) social media operators and influencers on hate speech bill.

He stated that the Federal Government is ready to support youths to influence the passage of the hate speech bill presently before the National Assembly.

About 100 APC media influencers participated at a virtual meeting held at the party’s national secretariat.

The Vice President also assured that the government would not relent in expanding and sustaining youth-friendly projects, including media platforms that would add value to the society.

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Buhari Sends Early Birthday Greetings To Rochas Okorocha

September 22, 2020 3:47 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sent early birthday greetings to Rochas Okorocha, former Imo Governor who will clock 58 years tomorrow, September 22, 2020.

The president, in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, lauded Okorocha for using his foundation to reach out to the poor and downtrodden in the society, building schools and health facilities, and providing scholarship for many.

Buhari described Okorocha as a large heart and prayed that his detribalized outlook on the country will continue to stand him out for recognition and appreciation.