Sahara Group invests $142m, acquires two LPG carriers to enhance gas accessibility
Sahara Group has placed an order for two Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels to further drive access to clean energy in Africa, in line with its commitment to promoting the continent’s march towards energy transition. Sahara Group, through its subsidiary Sahara Energy, has a stake in four vessels which are registered under West Africa Gas, also known as West Africa LPG, a joint venture between Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) and Ocean Bed Trading. Ocean Bed Trading is an oil and gas trading company and is a subsidiary of Sahara Energy. West Africa Gas currently owns four HMD-built LPG carriers: the 38,148-cbm Africa Gas and Sahara Gas (both built-in 2017) and the 2022-built 23,000-cbm Sapet Gas and Barumk Gas. Also speaking at the event, Executive Director, Sahara Group, Temitope Shonubi said Sahara Group was making remarkable progress in the construction of over 120,000 metric tonnes of storage facilities in 11 African countries, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, and Zambia, among others.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 17:02 UTC
Oyo demolishes illegal structures, counsels residents
The Oyo State Government has demolished some structures in the Omololu Olunloyo Government Reservation Area, Ring Road, Adeoyo, Ibadan, over illegal acquisition of land, unlawful entry and non-compliance with physical planning rules and regulations. She explained that several notices were served by the Bureau of Physical Planning over the years, but the affected occupants failed to do the needful. He said, “Historically, this place was acquired by the government of Western Region for Adeoyo State Hospital; part of it is for GRA, and the traditional owners were duly compensated. Successive administrations have sounded notes of warning, but people thought the government was joking, so we decided to move around today and act accordingly. “We realised that some are practising agriculture, which is very wrong in a GRA.
Source:Punch
July 15, 2023 14:16 UTC
PHOTOS: Arsenal sign Declan Rice in English record transfer deal of £105m
England midfielder Declan Rice has completed his transfer to Arsenal, the club announced on Saturday, for what is reportedly an English record of 105 million pounds. Declan started his youth career at Chelsea, before joining the West Ham academy in 2014, and signed his first professional contract a year later. Sporting Director Edu said: “Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels. “Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. “He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 13:41 UTC
Max Air: NCAA probes oil firms over contaminated aviation fuel
The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu, has stated that the agency is investigating some oil companies in relation to the contamination of Jet A1 sold to Max Air some days ago. According to the DG, NCAA has identified three aviation fuel suppliers in the course of its investigation into the circumstances that led to contamination in the commodity supplied to Max Air some days ago. He added, “Yes, it’s true, the operations of the Max Air B737 fleet have been suspended for a series of issues they’ve had over a couple of times. We did have a meeting with Max Air about a month ago after the landing incident in Abuja, and a lot of issues were trashed out. “We have started an investigation and we have identified three aviation fuel companies that they took fuel from that day.
Source:Punch
July 15, 2023 07:25 UTC
101-year-old tree that gushes water in Europe
A unique phenomenon showing water flowing out of a 101-year-old mulberry tree in Southern Europe has left people in awe of natureThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that the phenomenon occurs each year for a few days. Also, India Times, in a report, said that the 101-year-old tree which turns into a fountain for a few days after a heavy rainfall has had people in awe for quite a long time. The 101 year old mulberry tree is located in the village of Dinosa, Montenegro. The mulberry tree, is located above reservoirs near the bank of a river. Water gushes out of mulberry trees during heavy rains, and it happens because underground springs, which floods during heavy rainfall, create a strong pressure that sends water gushing out of the trunks of the mulberry tree.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 02:09 UTC
FG set to replace dissolved federal government board appointments
The Federal government is set to replace dissolved federal government board appointments as President Bola Tinubu constitutes a special committee headed by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Gbajabiamila tasked with the responsibility to replace affected board appointmentsThe special committee is tasked with the responsibility of creating selection and nomination modalities in line with the law governing the requirements and qualifications expected of appointees in the affected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). According to a source within the Presidency, “ Tinubu demands thoroughness in understanding the agencies whose establishment Act mandates federal character representation or specified educational and technical expertise.”Members of the special committee who will be working alongside the Chief of Staff are; Secretary to Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, Special Adviser to the President on Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mallam Yau Darazo and some legal and private sector experts as members. Notably, President Tinubu previously announced the dissolution of existing federal government boards, with exceptions for selected agencies, on June 19, 2023, through a statement signed by Willie Bassey, Director of Information in the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s office.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 14, 2023 21:59 UTC
Borno: Army tasks troops on decisive action against terrorists
Former Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen Ibrahim Ali has charged troops of Operation Hadin Kai fighting Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno and other parts of Northeast Nigeria never to give the terrorists time and chance to recuperate and start carrying out attacks again. According to him, “Lot of the terrorists are surrendering, just yesterday, eight of them came out with their personal weapons. We are almost there.”To the officers of the theatre, the outgone Theatre Commander urged them to make the welfare and training of personnel a priority, adding that carrying the personnel along will help in achieving the target. He expressed confidence in the new Theatre Commander, Maj. Gen Gold Chibuisi stated that his ability and competence will be used in fighting the terrorists, and this is why he was appointed by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja. Our correspondent reports that the former Theatre Commander, Maj. Gen Ibrahim Ali has been posted to Ndjamin’a in Chad Republic as the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a position held by the new Theatre Commander, Maj. Gen Gold Chibuisi, before his present appointment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 14, 2023 18:09 UTC
Friday Sermon: Between Swedish Qur’an burning and Allah’s promises, By Murtadha Gusau
To know Allah, to love Him, to remember Him, you need to establish a strong connection with the Noble Qur’an. But how did it affect your relationship with Allah Almighty? Allah Almighty says:“O humanity! When you seek closeness to Allah Almighty through His speech, the happiness and tranquillity you experience has true value and is long-lasting. Start today, strive to strengthen your relationship with the speech of Allah; make the Qur’an an important part of your day!
Source:The Guardian
July 14, 2023 16:51 UTC
Popular Nigerian Singer Portable Survives Car Accident, Vows to Replace Damaged G-Wagon
Popular Nigerian singer Portable has recently survived a car accident, leaving his brand-new G-Wagon badly damaged. In a video posted on his Instagram page, Portable detailed the accident. Portable expressed his gratitude for his survival and assured his fans that he would replace the damaged car. “The hustle that bought me that car will buy me another one.”As news of Portable’s accident spread, his fans flooded social media with messages of support. According to a report by Editor.guardian.ng, this is the second time in two months that Portable has been involved in a car accident.
Source:The Guardian
July 14, 2023 15:26 UTC
Harnessing benefits of fuel subsidy removal
Though there are no institutionalised safety net programmes for most Nigerians, which is why fuel subsidy is regarded as one major way in which the government supports the over 63 per cent multi-dimensionally poor masses. According to Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative reports, fuel subsidy payments have gulped N13.7tn in the country’s national budgets between 2005 and 2021, an equivalent amount to the entire budget for health, education, agriculture and defence in the last five years. In the 2023 budget, President Muhammadu Buhari allocated N3.3tn to fund fuel subsidy for the first half of the year 2023, having (according to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation), spent N4.39tn on the same, in 2022. Subsidy reforms, resultantly, will be creating more fiscal space in the country’s general budgeting, hence increased fund allocation to critical MDAs. Finally, the President must ensure that round pegs are put in round holes in his appointment of officials to spearhead key reform agenda, while ensuring citizens’ involvement and provision of timely and accessible information on the utilisation of funds saved from the fuel subsidy removal.
Source:Punch
July 14, 2023 12:52 UTC
Infinix Launches groundbreaking NOTE 30 5G with 45W all-round fast charge & upgraded internals | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Fast Charge RevolutionThe NOTE 30 5G is a remarkable device, featuring a range of advanced charging technologies. Additionally, the NOTE 30 5G supports PD3.0 agreement and reverse charging, adding flexibility to the charging experience. The NOTE 30 5G offers ample memory and storage to run multiple apps smoothly and store large files without any hassle. Dual Sim CapabilitiesThe NOTE 30 5G allows for Dual 5G SIM capability for high-speed internet on both SIM cards at the same time. AvailabilityThe NOTE 30 5G is available in Magic Black, Interstellar Blue and Sunset Gold, and sold at authorized Infinix retail outlest across Nigeria forN146,500 only.
Source:The Guardian
July 14, 2023 12:19 UTC
Infinix Launches Groundbreaking NOTE 30 5G with 45W All-Round Fast Charge and Upgraded Internals
Infinix has launched NOTE 30 5G, setting a new standard in the NOTE Series range offering ultra-fast connectivity and upgraded gaming performance. “At Infinix, we are proud to bring the power of 5G technology to our users with the NOTE 30 5G. The Fast Charge RevolutionThe NOTE 30 5G is a remarkable device, featuring a range of advanced charging technologies. Exceptional Smartphone PhotographyThe NOTE 30 5G comes equipped with a powerful 108MP primary camera that captures sharp and transparent images. Dual Sim CapabilitiesThe NOTE 30 5G allows for Dual 5G SIM capability for high-speed internet on both SIM cards at the same time.
Source:Punch
July 14, 2023 11:46 UTC
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Source:Punch
July 14, 2023 09:58 UTC
One burnt alive, others detained, as villagers nab transformer vandals in Nnewi
A suspected transformer vandal met his waterloo in Anambra State on Wednesday as village youths captured and burnt him alive during a vandalization operation in the state. It was gathered that the incident happened at Ifite village in Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. “The suspects, on sensing the presence of the villagers and the security, rushed into their cars and zoomed off. The first bus carrying four of them had escaped, but the people couldn’t catch them,” the eyewitness said. The captured suspects were reportedly beaten by the villagers, and the one who had been shot earlier in the leg was burned alive by the angry mob.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 13, 2023 19:37 UTC
Court reserves judgment on property ownership rights in Kano metropolis
However, when the case resumed on Wednesday for hearing, counsel to the Applicant, Barrister Bashir Ibrahim urged the court to enforce fundamental rights of his client. The Counsel to the applicant further stated that the issue of property or who is the properly owner of the property is pending before state high court. He then maintained that the Kano Polythenic has it existence law that protects all its property, that is Kano Polythenic Law 2015. The Director argued that what is before the court is the Private Ownership Title trying to superceed public ownership, praying the Court to dismiss the case arguing that it has no bases in law. However ,after listening the submission of both counsel, Justice Amobeda said the court registry will communicate with both parties when his judgement is ready.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 13, 2023 17:00 UTC