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NNPC’s Olufemi Soneye named NIPR Spokesperson of the Year 2025, dedicates Award to Media Team

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The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Olufemi Soneye, has been named the Spokesperson of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).   The prestigious honour was conferred during a keenly contested award ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, where Soneye emerged top among respected contenders including Shell Petroleum’s Igo Weli, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Akande of Sifax Group, and Osagie Edward of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).   In…

Security Operatives repel Armed Attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family Residence in Kogi

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Security operatives, with support from local vigilantes, have repelled an armed attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.   The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, when unknown hoodlums wielding firearms and cutlasses stormed the premises, reportedly believed the Senator was present. The attackers vandalised windows at her late grandfather’s house before being forced to retreat due to the swift response of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and members of the local community.…

Easter: Niger CP Orders Massive Security Deployment Across State …. Assures Residents of Peaceful Festivities, urges Vigilance and Cooperation

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As Christians across the nation prepare to celebrate Easter, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has ordered the deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the festive period.   The Easter celebration, scheduled to hold from 18th to 21st April, 2025, will witness heightened security presence at all places of worship, recreational centres, amusement parks, and other public spaces, including critical infrastructures across the state.   The Commissioner issued the directive during a mid-week…

NERC: Electricity Value Chain and Power Sector Overview By Bola Bakare

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A regulatory agency in the electricity sector is responsible for overseeing and enforcing laws and regulations specifically within the power industry with duties including but not limited to Licensing and permits to businesses and individuals operating within the regulated industry, Enforcement by conducting inspections, investigations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, Developing and implementing rules and regulations to govern the industry, Monitoring and Reporting analysis data to industry trends, compliance, and performance, Protecting consumers by ensuring that businesses operate fairly and transparently, Overseeing the industry to ensure that businesses…

FAAC shares N1.578 Trillion among FG, States, LGAs for March despite dip in Oil Royalties, VAT

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    Despite a decline in oil royalties and Value Added Tax (VAT), the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.578 trillion among the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils for the month of March 2025.   The disbursement was confirmed in a communiqué issued after FAAC’s April meeting in Abuja, signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF).   According to Mokwa, the total distributable revenue included: Statutory Revenue – N931.325…

FHA Denies Land Deal with New Festac Property Development Company Ltd in Festac Town.

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By Our Reporter.     The Management of Federal Housing Authority, FHA , has asked the general public particularly those in Festac Town, phase 11 District ,Lagos to disregard any land transactions between the New Festac Property Development Company Ltd, a concessionaire and any of its agents or representatives.   A statement tagged Federal Housing Authority, ‘Caveat Emptor’ released on Tuesday by the management of the Authority dismissed any land transactions or conciliation between Federal Housing Authority, FHA and New Festac Property Development Company Ltd.   The management stated that…

FG declares April 18 & 21 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday.   This was announced on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.   Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians on the occasion and urged them to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and redemption symbolized by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   He further called on Nigerians to use the Easter period…

Senate, NAHCON strengthen partnership for seamless 2025 Hajj Operations

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By James Isaac, Abuja   In preparation for the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has pledged close collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims.   The commitment was made on Tuesday during a closed-door meeting held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja between members of the Committee and the leadership of NAHCON. The meeting, which lasted over three hours, was aimed at reviewing the Commission’s readiness and addressing all logistical and operational concerns…

Tinubu Laying Solid Foundation for Nigeria’s Prosperity – Deputy Senate President Barau

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s long-term prosperity through his administration’s policy direction and development-focused initiatives.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged Nigerians to rally behind the President in his efforts to address the country’s long-standing socio-economic challenges.   “By May 29, it will be exactly two years since President Tinubu assumed office. Though we are not yet where we desire…

Public Relations: Shaping Perceptions and Building Relationships By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era characterized by rapid information dissemination and heightened public engagement, the role of public relations (PR) has become increasingly important. As both a strategic communication process and a management function, PR significantly influences perceptions and facilitates the development and maintenance of relationships between organizations and their publics.       I will be discussing the multifaceted dimensions of public relations, highlighting its critical importance in shaping perceptions and building meaningful relationships.       Public relations is often defined as the strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial…