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Nigeria Sets 2028 Deadline To Liberalise Domestic Gas Market

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Nigeria is targeting September 2028 for the end of regulated pricing in the domestic gas market as the Federal Government moves towards a commercial system based on direct transactions between willing buyers and sellers. The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Rabiu Umar, disclosed the timeline on Thursday at a...

Akwa Ibom Targets 700,000 Annual Tonnes Of Waste For Wealth Creation

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government says it is exploring ways to turn about 700,000 metric tonnes of solid waste generated annually into electricity, recyclable products, fertiliser and other economic opportunities, as the government moves to reposition waste management as a revenue-generating sector. The Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong,...

Court Restrains Dolly Parton’s Nephew Over Alleged Threats

adminSeptember 24, 2026

A Tennessee judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver, nephew of late country music icon Dolly Parton, following allegations of threats against employees and associates of the company managing her estate. CBS News reported that the order was granted Wednesday after She’s Alive, the entity overseeing Parton’s professional interests and business affairs,...

Dolly Parton’s Final Wish Reflected A Lifetime Of Controlling Her Public Image

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Dolly Parton reportedly maintained control over her carefully cultivated public image until her final moments, allowing only one person to see her on her deathbed after asking that loved ones be spared the sight of her in a fragile state. The country music icon, who died in August at 80, reportedly chose Cheryl Riddle, her...

Kelce Reacts To Swift’s Viral ‘That’s My Husband’ Moment

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has reacted humorously to Taylor Swift’s viral celebration during the team’s overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, saying he was simply “doing my deed as a husband.” The New York Post reported that the moment followed Kelce’s 13-yard touchdown reception in the Chiefs’ 33-30 victory on Sunday. Television...

Atiku Challenges Lokpobiri’s Fuel Price Comparison, Says Wages Tell A Different Story

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Atiku Abubakar has challenged the comparison drawn by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, between petrol prices in Nigeria and the United States, arguing that pump prices alone do not show how affordable fuel is to citizens. The former Vice President, through his media aide, Paul Ibe, said the assessment failed...

Seplat’s New CEO Seeks A’Ibom’s Backing As Eno Demands Bigger Host-Community Impact

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The new Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Engr Effiong Okon, has sought the support of the Akwa Ibom State Government and host communities as he begins his tenure at the helm of the energy company. Okon made the appeal when the Board and senior management of Seplat Energy visited Governor Umo...

Lokpobiri Defends Deregulation, Says Nigeria Still Has Cheaper Petrol Than US, Ghana

adminSeptember 23, 2026

The Federal Government has ruled out a return to petrol subsidy, with Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, insisting that deregulation remains central to attracting private investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Lokpobiri said the government could not arbitrarily determine the pump price of petrol...

Nigeria Faces Highest Heat-Death Risk As Super El Niño Intensifies

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Nigeria could record the highest number of excess heat-related deaths globally over the next six months if an expected “super El Niño” produces the extreme temperatures projected by researchers. Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimate that extreme heat linked to the weather phenomenon could contribute to about 451,000 additional deaths worldwide...

Ella Langley Ends Mariah Carey’s Billboard Reign With ‘Choosin’ Texas’

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Ella Langley has claimed a new place in Billboard history after her country hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” extended its run at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 to 23 weeks. The feat puts the 27-year-old Alabama singer ahead of Mariah Carey, whose “All I Want for Christmas Is You” previously held the record with...

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