Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde British independent energy company, Savannah Energy PLC, has completed a $35.1 million acquisition of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Nigeria Limited (SIPEC). This was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Savannah Nigeria Communications Manager, Okwudili Onyia. According to the statement, SIPEC’s principal asset is the 49% non-operated interest in the Stubb Creek oil & gas field (“Stubb Creek Field”). The creek, located in Akwa-Ibom state, is a producing oil field with considerable undeveloped, non-associated 2C gas resources. It is reportedly operated and 51% owned by Universal Energy Resources Limited- a Savannah affiliate company. SPIEC’s…

Safiu Kehinde Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has advocated for stronger energy collaboration between the United States and Africa. Adelabu emphasized the critical importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and Africa to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development and foster economic growth. The Minister made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25), held in Washington DC, USA, from March 6-7, 2025. Themed *‘The Future of the US and Africa Energy Partnership’* and sponsored by Sun Africa, the summit brought together African leaders, global investors, and energy sector experts to address…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged the Senate not to deprive aides to the suspended Kogi lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, of their allowances. Kalu raised the motion for the amendment of the six-month suspension of Natasha which included the stoppage of her salary and emolument as well as the closure of her office. With the suspension extended to the aides attached to the embattled lawmaker, the former Abia state government made the call for the amendment, stressing that they had nothing to do with Natasha’s suspension. “Aides have families. Most of them…

Safiu Kehinde The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant of arrest on the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), following the expiration of the72-hours invitation ultimatum. NPO reported that the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly had initially issued a 48-hour ultimatum last week Wednesday, summoning the RSIEC Chairman over the conduct of the October 5, 2024 local government election. The Assembly threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest if he fails to appear before the chamber. Enebeli had, in reaction, warned the Assembly against the 48-hour ultimatum, stressing that it contradicted…

Safiu Kehinde Rivers State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tony Okocha, has charged the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to resign or face impeachment by the State Assembly. Okocha gave the charge while speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday. Reacting to the Fubara’s invitation of the Rivers Assembly, the APC Chairman urged the lawmakers to disregard the invitation which he described as a “Greek gift”. NPO reported that Fubara had, yesterday, invited the Assembly, especially the 27 lawmakers reinstated by the Supreme Court’s verdict, to his office for the meeting which was slated to hold…

Safiu Kehinde A member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing Akuku-Toru Constituency 2, Hon. Isaiah Opuende, has explained reason for the lawmakers’ boycott of the invitation by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers had, on Monday, turned down Fubara’s invitation for a crucial meeting to resolve the state’s political crisis. NPO reported that Fubara had, yesterday, invited the lawmakers to his office for the meeting which was slated to hold by 10am today. As contained in the invitation letter issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tammy Danagogo, Fubara had sought to deliberate with the Assembly…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has taken over Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), adopting it as Federal University. The Ogun state-owned institution located at the Ijagun area of the state was handed over to the Federal Ministry of Education by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. Announcing the takeover of the university in a post on his X handle on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr, Tunji Alausa, disclosed that the institution becomes the first federally owned tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District. Alausa held that the adoption of Tai Solarin is an opportunity for the Federal Government to…

An Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Lookman Adegboyega, has reminded Muslims who have non-Muslims who join them during the month of Ramadan to fast what they can do to make their gain the full rewards of their fasting. Speaking at the 4th Ramadan lecture held by the Chief Rotimi Williams Estate Muslim Community in Lagos on Saturday, the scholar said it has been observed over the decades that there is a rising number of non-Muslims who, on account of their realization that fasting has some benefits, join their Muslim family friends to observe the one month of fasting. According to Adegboyega, who…

Safiu Kehinde Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defected to the Social Democratic Party as he dumped the All Progressive Congress (APC). Having been at odd with the ruling party over time, speculations had grown over his imminent exit from the APC. According to report, El-Rufai’s withdrawal from the APC was disclosed in a letter making the rounds on social media. As contained in the letter titled “Onwards to the future”, the former Kaduna Governor who is a founding member of the APC, cited the refusal of the party leadership to address the unhealthy situation within the party. While relishing…

Safiu Kehinde A yet-to-be identified private car owner has challenged officials of the Federal Raid Safety Corps (FRSC) over the poor condition of their patrol van’s tyres following his arrest. As seen in a now viral video on social media, the FRSC had arrested the driver for plying the road with bad tyres. The furious driver would, however, record the FRSC patrol van, claiming that his tyres are better than the operational vehicle’s tyres. He charged the officials to also issue fine for themselves. “See person wey dey complain about my tyre. See your tyre. As you dey write the…