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Official Waste Of Government Resources, National Wealth, Group Slams NNPCL GMD Over MOU With Chinese Firm To Revive Dead Refineries ...Demands Accountability Into Past Investment Of $1 Billion Into The Refineries

A coalition of oil sector reform advocates has criticised the latest agreement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited with Chinese firms to revive Nigeria’s refineries, describing the move as a wasteful recycling of failed strategies and a troubling signal of weak accountability in the management of public resources. The group, the Centre for Energy Sector Transparency (CEST), made its position known in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its executive director, Dr Oghenetega Edafe, following the announcement of a new memorandum of understanding between NNPC Ltd and two Chinese companies for a proposed technical equity partnership. The agreement is aimed at completing rehabilitation work and restarting operations at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, assets that have remained largely dormant despite multiple rounds of government-funded turnaround maintenance. Edafe said the development raises serious questions about fiscal discipline, policy coherence,...
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NANS Warns Against ‘Name-Dropping’ of Governor in Ogun JCC Election, Declares SA Adeyemi Persona Non Grata

Concerned stakeholders in the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Committee, has become aware of troubling developments suggesting undue interference in its forthcoming election process. As an independent student body, NANS remains committed to democratic principles, transparency, and the collective will of students across campuses in Ogun State. However, recent indicators point to attempts by the Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Students’ Affairs, Adeyemi Azeez Amoo, to influence the electoral process in ways that could undermine its credibility and integrity. Reports reaching stakeholders within the student community indicate that there are moves to improperly invoke the name and authority of the Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to sway outcomes and intimidate participants. Such actions, if allowed to persist, risk creating unnecessary tension among students and could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election. It is important to stress that the...
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President Tinubu Should Step Down For Me In 2027, Says APC Presidential Aspirant, Stanley Osifo ..."I Can Rule Nigeria Better"

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Stanley Osifo, has declared that he possesses the capacity to solve Nigeria’s numerous challenges and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give him an opportunity. Osifo, an indigene of Edo State, said that he had already purchased the APC presidential expression of interest and nomination forms worth N100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Osifo dismissed claims that Tinubu financed the purchase of the forms. “Some people said President Bola Tinubu gave me money to buy the nomination and expression of interest forms. Tinubu has never given me any money before. “He has never given me any kobo, penny, or pence. I bought branded vehicles to support his presidential ambition in 2023. I mobilised people with my resources to support him then,” he said. Osifo added that he is prepared to participate in whichever mode of primary election the APC adopts. “Let us go f...
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AUOMMATON Declares War On Fake Auto Parts Endangering Nigerian Lives

The President of the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria, Engr. Dr. Oseni Suleiman, has raised serious concern over the increasing circulation of fake and substandard automobile parts across Nigeria, describing the trend as a major threat to public safety and national development. In a statement made available to newsmen, the union President warned that the unchecked proliferation of counterfeit spare parts is contributing significantly to the rising cases of vehicle breakdowns and road accidents on Nigerian highways. According to him, “The widespread distribution and use of fake auto parts have become a silent killer on our roads. Many unsuspecting Nigerians fall victim to these substandard products, which often fail without warning and put lives at great risk.” Engr. Suleiman noted that the situation is worsened by the activities of unscrupulous dealers who prioritize profit over safety, flooding the market with inferior products that do not meet required ...
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AUOMMATON Hails Adeola’s Emergence as Ogun APC Consensus Candidate, Commends Tinubu

The Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON) has congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. In a press statement signed by its National President, Engr. Dr. Oseni Suleiman, the union described Adeola’s emergence as a “well-deserved reward for years of dedication, integrity, and impactful public service.” According to the union, Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, grassroots connection, and a strong commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians, particularly artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs. “His emergence through consensus is a clear reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in his leadership capacity and his ability to unite diverse political interests for the progress of Ogun State,” the statement said. AUOMMATON noted that the lawmaker’s track record in empowerment initiativ...
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Concerned Ekiti Professionals Call For PDP Unity Ahead Of Governorship Poll

A group under the aegis of Concerned Ekiti Professionals has urged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to close ranks and unite behind its governorship candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, ahead of the forthcoming election in Ekiti State. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its convener, Oluwatosin Dada, the group described the election as a defining moment for the state, warning that Ekiti “cannot afford another term of deceit and propaganda.” The group expressed dissatisfaction with the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, alleging that residents are disillusioned by what it called unfulfilled promises and hardship. According to the statement, many citizens are eager for a change in leadership and direction. Highlighting its preferred candidate, the group said Dr. Wole Oluyede represents “competence, integrity, and transformative leadership,” positioning him as a credible alternative capable of delivering progress and restoring confidence in governance. Th...
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Oyebanji’s Aso Rock Photo-Ops Won’t Rewrite History

By Comrade Ilesanmi Kolawole   A growing pattern in Ekiti State’s political landscape is raising serious questions about leadership priorities, governance outcomes, and the increasing reliance on optics over substance. In recent months, Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s repeated visits to Aso Rock, often accompanied by well-publicized photographs with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have been framed by his supporters as evidence of political relevance and access. However, a closer and more critical examination reveals a different narrative, one that underscores a troubling gap between image-making and actual performance. Let us be clear: governance is not a photo album. Leadership is not measured by the number of times a governor appears in Abuja or stands beside the President for the cameras. Governance is measured by impact, visible, tangible, and verifiable improvements in the lives of the people. Unfortunately, in Ekiti today, many citizens are still searching for those defining projects...
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