Day: August 12, 2022

Seplat Denies ExxonMobil Deal Cancellation In Controversial Press Statement

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Seplat Energy has said it did not receive any official notification from the Federal Government reversing its proposed acquisition of the entire share capital of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. The energy company also said it was seeking clarification from relevant authorities regarding the claims that the President Muhammadu Buhari, who also doubles as Minister of Petroleum Resources, had withdrawn his ministerial approval for the deal. It said in a statement, “Seplat Energy has become aware of a news report claiming that ministerial approval of the company’s proposed acquisition of the…

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Heatwave In UK: Premier League To Reintroduce Drinks Breaks From Match Day Two

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According to information from the management of the English Premier League (EPL), drinks breaks will be implemented during Premier League fixtures this weekend, which is match day two because of high temperatures across the United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme weather warning for southern and central England and parts of Wales. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 37C (99F). The English Football League will also have drinks breaks in each half as per its current policy when pitchside temperatures are 30C or above. Drinks…

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Tennis Super Star Serena Williams Set To Retire After 2022 US Open

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Famous American tennis legend, Serena Williams has announced that she will retire from tennis following the 2022 US Open at the end of August. The American professional tennis player and 23-time Grand Slam champion said in her Instagram post that while she still loves tennis, she is ready to move on to new things at 40. In 2017 at age 35, she won Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant with her daughter, but in September she needed an emergency C-section to give birth. She developed a pulmonary embolism following the…

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Peter Obi Responds To Attacks From Tinubu’s Camp

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Peter Obi (left), and Bola Tinubu Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has responded to his opposing All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remarks about him and his supporters. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem said, “Tinubu’s campaign organisation’s call for an issue-based campaign exactly mirrored what Obi had propagated over the years. “If supporters are mindful of this, some articles published in some newspapers against Obi would not have been published, including those with offensive titles. On…

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Aero Contractors Takes Delivery Of Dash Q-400 Aircraft, May Restart Service Soon

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Aero Contractors yesterday said it has taken delivery of the first set of two Dash-8 (Q-400) aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. The airline, which is one of the oldest airline in Nigeria is under a receivership appointed by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The Nigerian registered aircraft owned by UMZA Air will be operated by Aero Contractors under a joint venture agreement between both parties. The Dash 8 aircraft is one of the most fuel efficient and modern aircraft in the market and has a capacity…

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