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Coup Rumour on Ogbuku: NDDC demands apology from Punch.

Coup Rumour on Ogbuku: NDDC demands apology from Punch.

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The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has demanded a retraction and apology from the Punch and Daily Times newspapers over an alleged coup rumour against the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Commission’s Legal Counsel, ADEDIPE AND ADEDIPE Legal Practitioners, in a strongly worded letter signed by Chief Ayodeji Adedipe, SAN, demanded that The Punch, the Daily Times and others retract the offensive and false publication and tender an unreserved public apology. Adedipe said the report, “falsely alleged that Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), was arrested by military intelligence for allegedly co-sponsoring a failed coup plot against President Tinubu. “The publication further claimed, without any factual or evidential basi...
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Another Bayelsa PDP senator Sunday Agadaga defects to APC, says PDP in shreds

Another Bayelsa PDP senator Sunday Agadaga defects to APC, says PDP in shreds

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Sunday Agadaga, a senator representing Bayelsa east, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Agadaga announced his defection in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during the plenary on Wednesday. The letter was titled “Notice of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and formal movement and defection to the All Progressives Congress”. “As the saying goes, change is the only permanent thing in life,” the senator wrote in his letter. “Indeed, as the Holy Scriptures remind us, to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens. I believe that the time for change in my political sojourn on earth has come.” He said the decision to leave the PDP was no...
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON RECENT FALSE REPORTS ABOUT TIMIPRE SYLVA

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON RECENT FALSE REPORTS ABOUT TIMIPRE SYLVA

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In the past forty-eight hours, I have been inundated with calls from members of the press, political associates, and concerned individuals regarding a circulating report alleging that His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, has “fled” the country in connection with certain purported matters. For the avoidance of doubt, it is true that the residence of His Excellency, Chief Timipre Sylva, was recently subjected to a raid by individuals believed to be operatives of the Defence Headquarters. During the said operation, considerable damage was inflicted upon the property. Despite sustained efforts, I have been unable to ascertain the reasons or authorisation for this raid. To the best of my knowledge, the officers involved did not provide any categorical explanation for their actions, either...
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OTC Approves Tantita’s Drone Security Lecture for 2026 Offshore Technology Conference

OTC Approves Tantita’s Drone Security Lecture for 2026 Offshore Technology Conference

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The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has officially approved a technical lecture by Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) for its 2026 edition, spotlighting the use of drone technology in offshore oil platform protection. The presentation, scheduled for next year’s global gathering of energy innovators, will showcase Tantita’s pioneering efforts in leveraging unmanned aerial systems to monitor and secure Nigeria’s vast offshore assets. �The company’s Executive Director of Technical and Operations, Captain Dr. Warredi Enisuoh, confirmed the development, noting that the approval reflects growing international recognition of Tantita’s operational success and technological innovation. Tantita’s lecture will delve into real-time surveillance, threat detection, and collaborative ...
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OBOREVWORI HAILS OCHEI ELECTION AS TENNIS FEDERATION PRESIDENT

OBOREVWORI HAILS OCHEI ELECTION AS TENNIS FEDERATION PRESIDENT

News Feature, Sports
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei on his election as President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), describing his victory as well-deserved and a testament to his unwavering commitment to the growth of sports in Nigeria. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded Ochei, a renowned philanthropist, investor, and supporter of grassroots sports for his passion and consistent contributions to the development of tennis and other sporting disciplines in the country. He noted that Ochei’s emergence reflects the confidence reposed in him by stakeholders in Nigerian tennis, given his track record of promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports administration. “Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei has, over t...
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PORTS INFRASTUCRURE: WHEN PETER OBI SCORED AN OWN GOAL: BY ASU BEKS.

PORTS INFRASTUCRURE: WHEN PETER OBI SCORED AN OWN GOAL: BY ASU BEKS.

News Feature, Port News
It is common knowledge that despite the proximity of the ports of Warri, Port Harcourt, Onne and Calabar, to their markets in Aba, Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Owerri,majority of businessmen from the East prefer to patronise Lagos ports for obvious reasons .And for those who are not familiar with port operations, it is pertinent to educate the general public that it is the responsibility of a consignee to decide the preferred destination of his or her consignment. This is against the backdrop of the widely held misconception that the Nigerian Ports Authority usurps the rights of the importers by insisting on the destination of such goods. To lure imports to Eastern Ports, the NPA has in the past announced several incentives for importers who who prefer to take delivery of their cargo at ports o...
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Counted amongst Nigeria’s 70 Best Veterans in Journalism:

Counted amongst Nigeria’s 70 Best Veterans in Journalism:

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History was made on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025, when yours Sincerely was honoured in Lagos by the JOURNALISTS CLINIC as among 70 Journalism Elders at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ikeja, Lagos .The role call of awardees include the ageless Sam Amuka, Publisher of the Vanguard, Tunde Thomas, Onome Osifo, Whiskey, Sunny Irabor , Pat Oke,Yemi Ogunbiyi, Muyiwa Adetiba , Yakubu Mohammed ,Liad Tella, among others...it is certainly a day i will not forget
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Capt Taiwo Akinpelumi to FG : We are tired of Empty Conferences, Disburse CVFF Now! NIMAREX AND THE REALITY OF A DYING INDIGENOUS SHIPPING INDUSTRY. BY Capt Taiwo Akinpelumi

Capt Taiwo Akinpelumi to FG : We are tired of Empty Conferences, Disburse CVFF Now! NIMAREX AND THE REALITY OF A DYING INDIGENOUS SHIPPING INDUSTRY. BY Capt Taiwo Akinpelumi

Maritime, News Feature
When the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy released its statement on October 21, 2025, reaffirming the Minister’s “unwavering commitment” to supporting indigenous shipping and announcing government’s endorsement of the forthcoming Nigeria Maritime Exhibition and Conference (NIMAREX 2025), at the visitation of some NISA members to solicit his support, many industry observers were quick to applaud the gesture as a sign of progress. However, for those who understand the stark realities confronting Nigeria’s shipping and maritime industry, the question is not whether NIMAREX should be revived but whether this is the right time to do so. The planned hosting of NIMAREX - a platform traditionally meant to showcase maritime innovations, technologies, and industry achievements - app...
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Minister hails Komolafe, says NUPRC’s achievements at 4 are like a 50-year-old institution

Minister hails Komolafe, says NUPRC’s achievements at 4 are like a 50-year-old institution

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has commended the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for outstanding leadership and effective delivery of his mandate as the Commission marks its fourth anniversary. Senator Heineken said this when Engineer Komolafe led a delegation of top management of the Commission to the minister’s office on the sideliines of the NUPRC’s anniversary on October 21, 2025. The Minister lauded the CCE for changing the narrative in upstream activities by restoring confidence in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, which he said is evident in the rising rig count. Lokpobiri said, “Let me take the opportunity to congratulate you (Komolafe) and m...
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