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Senator Albert addresses Petroleum Energy Law and Policy Workshop in Abuja

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By Anny MICHAELS Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas Resources, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan on Monday in Abuja presented a paper titled ’’Leveraging Gas for Nigeria’s Economic Growth: The role of the parliament at the 3rd International Institute for Petroleum Energy Law and Policy (IIPELP) annual Judges workshop on Petroleum, Gas and Power Sectors. Present at the workshop were the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen and other legal luminaries from the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Senator Albert pointed out that Nigeria’s gas sector has the capacity of redefining…

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PIGB Will Promote Transparency in the Petroleum Industry …As Joint Committee submits report By Anny Michaels

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PIGB Will Promote Transparency in the Petroleum Industry …As Joint Committee submits report   By Anny Michaels Senator Bassey Albert   Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas), on Thursday, submitted its report on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill to the chamber for consideration and passage. The Chairman of the joint committee, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, laid the report before the lawmakers at plenary. Senate President Bukola Saraki, who presided over the session, said the lawmakers had broken a jinx with the presentation of the report. “I think the…

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FG PROMOTES 378 STAFF OF MAN ORON

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The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in fulfillment of the Federal Government’s resolve to transform the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron, has approved the promotion of 378 Staff of the institution.  The recent promotion is the result of the Junior, Senior and Management Staff interviews which took place in the main campus of the Academy late last year. In the 40 year history of the Academy, never has half that number of staff been promoted in a single uplifting exercise.  The gesture is even more…

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National People 

Certificate Forgery: EFCC Files 9-count Charge Against Akwa Ibom Reps Member

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a nine-count forgery-related charge against Mr. Nse Bassey Ekpeyong, a member of the Federal House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom State. In the first of the charges filed before the Federal High Court, Uyo Judicial Division, Mr. Ekpeyong was accused of presenting to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a National Diploma certificate purportedly issued by the Abia State Polytechnic dated in November, 2012, with the intent that it may be acted upon as genuine. The alleged offense which was filed…

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WITH OR WITHOUT TUFACE, I STAND WITH NIGERIA

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My relation, a very close one, needed to go for a critical surgical operation in India. He had gotten all the medical references and other documents to travel. Alas, the money required to ensure that he is able to get the needed treatment, is $10,000. Two years ago, N1.7m would have afforded this papa the trip. But before leaving last weekend, he coughed a whooping N5,000,000(excluding the outrageous air transportation fee) to find himself on a bed in India. Such is the frustration, the pains and the anguish on the…

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Soweto uprising, the Arab spring and Nigeria’s misplaced revolution

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While the planned “nationwide” protest by Innocent Idibia aka Tuface, is still enjoying headlines, I have been pondering over the possibility of the protest bringing a lasting solution to Nigeria’s problem. I was deeply engrossed in this mind-boggling adventure yesterday, when I stumbled on the 1992 South African blockbuster film, Sarafina. Yes, that star-studded movie that featured Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John Kani, Tertius Meintjies and many others. Sarafina retells the Soweto uprising of 1976. As part of the policies of the then apartheid government in South Africa,…

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Abak Local Government Holds Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

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Activities marking the 55th Independence Celebration in Abak local government area began on Sunday, 27th September, 2015 with an Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service at Our Lady of Mercy Chaplaincy, Mercy Hospital, Abak. The activities will be rounded off on Thursday, 1st October, 2015 with march-pass by school children, uniform organizations and cultural displays at Abak Township Stadium. In his homely, Rev. Father Primus Umoh harped on the need for people to always appreciate and encourage what is good from others. Rev. Father Umoh advised leaders at all levels to always fear…

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Abak Celebrates 55th Independence In Grand Style

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Activities marking the 55th Independence Celebration in Abak Local government area were rounded off yesterday, 1st October, 2015 with a march pass by school children, uniform organizations and cultural displays at Abak Township Stadium. The Transition Committee Chairman for the area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen who read the President’s address and also took the salute, noted that Akwa Ibom State has been blessed with good leaders especially in the past nine years. Dr. Udosen commended the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for his outstanding performance in the past 100 days, stressing…

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Nigeria at 55; Prophet Uyoata harps on peace and national unity

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As Nigeria celebrates her 55th Independence Anniversary, a renowned Gospel Minister in the state, Prophet Uyoata Umoh JP has called on Nigerians to pray to God for peace and national unity. Prophet Umoh who made the call while delivering a Sermon at Divine City Ministry International, Uruk Uso, Otoro Abak, assured that with continuous prayers, Nigeria has a very bright future. The Man of God called on Nigerians to love one another, live peaceably with all men irrespective of tribe and religion. He advised Christians to emulate Jesus Christ by…

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