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Seplat, Mobil The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of Seplat Energy’s acquisition of the shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation, insisting that status quo remains. NUPRC had in May declined to approve the proposed acquisition due to “overriding national interest”. However, exercising his capacity as minister of petroleum, …

Kiss Daniel Nigerian singer, Oluwatobi Daniel aka Kizz Daniel, has been released by police operatives in Tanzania following his arrest on Monday afternoon. The ‘Buga’ crooner was arrested over his failure to perform on stage at a scheduled concert on Sunday. Kiss Daniel was held at the Oyster Bay Police …

2Baba 2Baba, popular Nigerian musician, has tendered apology to his wife, Annie, family and management team for all the embarrassment he has caused them. The musician tendered the apology in a post via his verified Instagram account on Monday. “This is no stunt. I’m sorry for all the embarrassment I’ve …

ÀJÀKÀ’JÚ Nollywood movie lovers are in for a big treat as Award winning Actress and Producer Eniola Ajao has raised her game with the production of what many expects to be a masterpiece, judging by the quality of minds on the project. The just completed project “Beast of two worlds …

Jandor Olajide Adediran, alias Jandor, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, has said the party is ready to sack Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023. Jandor who spoke at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting and official presentation of the …

…warns Ebira people against copying bad behaviour Rotimi Akeredolu Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State governor, has confirmed the arrest five of the terrorists who carried out the horrendous massacre of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo on June 5. The governor, however, noted that some of the attackers were still on …

Contrary to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied recognising Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Senator Godswill Akpabio, as senatorial candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). An online newspaper, not THE WHISTLER, reported Tuesday that INEC had recognised Lawan and Akpabio as the respective senatorial candidates of the …

Serena Williams has announced plans to retire from tennis, but she admitted the decision was difficult. Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles crowns, disclosed this to Vogue. The legendary tennis player had brushed off talks of retirement after the opening-round Wimbledon loss to Harmony Tan in June. She …

It truly takes time and energy in moving around an open market to source for goods in order to restock, which brings about body aches and fatigue most retailers have shared. These experiences are fading with ease of shopping and feeling of well-being taking over as retailers conveniently make their …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, would host the 2022 Stanbic IBTC Africa China Trade Expo as part of its efforts at promoting trans-regional trade and development between Nigeria and China. The trade expo would feature a panel discussion, masterclasses on trade, a presentation on the …