Heineken Lokpobiri
15 Oct
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has unveiled a new logo and trade name as part of its strategy to adapt to the company’s vision of an evolving global energy landscape.
11 Oct
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, Alex Blackson, has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to sanction certain members from Southern Ijaw who he claims are bringing disrepute to the APC. According to Blackson, recent actions and statements by individuals claiming to represent the APC exco in…
11 Oct
*Says Lokpobiri remains bonafide member of APC Former Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bayelsa State, Ogeibiri Orubebemi Enkumor, has condemned the announcement of the indefinite suspension of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), and Chief David Lyon, a former governorship candidate of the party, along with several others.…
9 Oct
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has clarified the statement made on his behalf in directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to stop operating its refineries and focus solely on equity participation in other refineries. Lokpobiri, in a statement by the Director of Upstream in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources,…
8 Oct
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has categorically denied reports that he directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to cease running its own refineries. In a statement released on Tuesday, Lokpobiri clarified that the claims, which stemmed from comments made by the Director of Upstream Ministry of Petroleum, Kamoru Busari,…
23 Sep
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to a strong partnership with the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NIPetE) to advance the oil and gas industry.
9 Sep
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the tragic petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road on Sunday. The explosion claimed several lives, left many injured, and caused widespread damage. READ MORE: Tanker explosion claims 48…
6 Sep
Minister of State (Petroleum) Heineken Lokpobiri said yesterday that the country has sufficient fuel supply and anticipated that products would be readily available nationwide by the weekend.
3 Sep
The Federal Government has strongly denied recent media reports claiming that the Ministry of Petroleum has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell fuel at ₦1000 per litre, well above the approved pump price. These reports suggested that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, had given the…
31 Aug
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has advised Minister of Petroleum,(Gas), Heineken Lokpobiri, to set aside his governorship aspirations and focus on his ministerial responsibilities. The IYC alleged that Lokpobiri is more focused on building support for his Bayelsa State governorship bid than on effectively executing his duties. The statement, signed by top IYC officials,…
26 Aug
The administration of President Bola Tinubu is demonstrating a robust commitment to enhancing the welfare of host communities, particularly those involved in oil production and mining activities. This pledge was underscored by Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, who emphasised the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of oil production are effectively extended…
26 Aug
The Federal Government has acknowledged that fuel smuggling from Nigeria to neighbouring countries is a persistent issue that may never be fully eradicated. Speaking at the 2024 Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, cited the deteriorating state of Nigeria's pipelines as a key factor enabling smuggling, noting…
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Nigeria and France have signed a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security, worth €300 million. Presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement after President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France. Earlier, President Tinubu…
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The Niger State Coordinator, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Niger State Chairman, Breast Milk Multidisciplinary Committee, James T. Kigbu, has stressed the need for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life. Kigbu, who made the emphasis while interacting with journalists in Minna on Thursday, November…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has discharged and acquitted 50 individuals, including four women, accused
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On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, FXCG reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by conducting a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit to Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos. The initiative showcased the company’s dedication to empowering communities and inspiring the next generation through impactful support and engagement. The visit was a vibrant event, filled…
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The Kwara Transparency and Accountability Initiative has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the head of
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The Lagos division Court of Appeal, on Friday, discharged and acquitted a Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement and sexual assault by penetration of a minor, his wife's niece. The appellate court held that the trial court erred in convicting Dr…