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Nigerian Senate Postpones Public Hearing on Alleged Sabotage in Petroleum Industry

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Nigerian Senate Postpones Public Hearing on Alleged Sabotage in Petroleum Industry....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigerian Senate has postponed the highly anticipated public hearing on alleged economic sabotage within the petroleum sector. Initially scheduled for September 10-12, 2024, the hearing was delayed to allow for further consultations with key stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive investigation.

Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, confirmed the postponement, stating that broader input from stakeholders is vital for the success of the inquiry. Bamidele explained that the delay would enhance the investigation’s outcome by providing valuable insights from both within and outside the industry.

Before the delay, several prominent figures and organizations had been summoned, including Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). Representatives from regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), alongside major industry players like the Nigerian Navy, international oil companies, and Dangote Group, were also expected to appear.

Bamidele emphasized the need for thorough consultations with these stakeholders and legislative bodies to ensure due diligence and meet procedural requirements. Additionally, the postponement was influenced by the urgent demands placed on stakeholders across the country.

Despite the delay, the Senate reassured the public that a new hearing date would be announced soon. The investigation aims to uncover economic sabotage, billions spent on refinery maintenance, payments to transporters, and the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products.

The ad-hoc committee had already completed preliminary inquiries, including discussions with key ministries, departments, and private interests within the petroleum sector. This comprehensive investigation is intended to provide lasting solutions to the challenges facing Nigeria’s vital petroleum industry.

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Inside Oshiomhole’s Warning: Why Hope Uzodinma Is The Wrong Man To Sell The APC Government to Ndigbo!

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Former Edo State Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma should not bear the sole responsibility of championing President Bola Tinubu and his administration across the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a television interview on Sunday, Oshiomhole addressed broader political engagement strategies aimed at strengthening ties between the Federal Government and the South-East. He noted that while Uzodimma holds a prominent position as secretary within the ruling party’s campaign structure, that role does not translate to an exclusive mandate for explaining government policies and milestones to the Igbo community.

Instead, Oshiomhole emphasized that all political leaders and governors representing the South-East share an equal duty to communicate effectively with their constituents and build strong bridges with the center.

“Please note, the fact that Hope Uzodimma is the secretary doesn’t mean he will be the one marketing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Igbo nation. I believe that every other governor in the South-East also has a role to play,” Oshiomhole stated.

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“The Hunt Is On: Rivers Police Command Opens Probe Into Shocking Political Aide Killing”.

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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the tragic deaths of Phillip Barikui, a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, and an unidentified individual in Bori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the victims were ambushed on Monday along Makoro Street by unidentified gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene. While Barikui died from the attack, the second victim succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, has urged anyone with valuable information to assist police efforts in apprehending the perpetrators. This violent incident deepens ongoing security concerns in the area, following the recent murder of another local government appointee, Letam Kinee, along the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road.

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Osun Guber: Oyebamiji’s Team Shares ₦1000 To Women

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Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as ‘AMBO ’, have been captured in a viral video sharing some cash to a group of women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In the video, which is making the rounds online, a young man wearing a T-shirt with the inscription ‘AMBO’ was spotted sharing a ₦1000 note each to the women.

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Meanwhile, a faction of the Accord Party (A), led by its National Chairman and presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and endorsed Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

Imumolen announced the decision on Thursday during the APC mega rally in Osun State, just days before the August 15, 2026 poll.

Speaking at the rally, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, said information available to him indicated that the Accord faction had “thrown in the towel” and decided to support Oyebamiji.

During his address, Imumolen removed the yellow cap associated with Accord in the state and replaced it with an APC-branded cap in a symbolic show of support for the ruling party’s candidate.

A video from the rally showed the discarded yellow cap being thrown into the air by an unidentified person.

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