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Lukman Abolade

Lukman Abolade

Verified

Senior Correspondent, Investigations, The Punch

Abuja, Lagos

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Reader, writer, thinker and learner

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Illegal Drugs, Politics, Christian-based beliefs

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Total articles 1074

  • President Tinubu Reshuffles NNPCL: Ojulari Takes the Helm, Kida Named Chairman

    By Lukman Abolade Verified| Africa Oil+Gas Report Verified By Lukman AboladeNigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari after over five-year tenure. This announcement was made in a statement released early Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

    By Lukman Abolade Verified · Africa Oil+Gas Report

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Nigeria’s Power Minister Survives Cabinet Reshuffle, Despite Poor Performance

    By Lukman Abolade Verified| Africa Oil+Gas Report Verified By Lukman Abolade, Senior CorrespondentNigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has managed to survive a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu despite evident underperformance. In a press statement on October 23, 2024, Tinubu dismissed five ministers, originally appointed 17 months ago to advance his “Renewed Hope” agenda.

    By Lukman Abolade Verified · Africa Oil+Gas Report

    Oct. 25, 2024

  • Dangote Admits He’s Not an Upstream Player

    By Lukman Abolade Verified, in Lagos| Africa Oil+Gas Report Verified By Lukman Abolade, Senior Correspondent, in LagosAliko Dangote, the chairman and CEO of the Dangote Group, has admitted to what has been a lingering suspicion among the technical elite of the Nigerian hydrocarbon industry: he is a super businessman who has built a monstrously large midstream facility, but his heart is not in the E&P segment of the sector.

    By Lukman Abolade Verified, in Lagos · Africa Oil+Gas Report

    Sep. 24, 2024

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The Punch

PUNCH Nigeria Limited is a prominent media company in Nigeria, established in 1970. It is known for its influential print and digital publications. The company began with *Happy Home* magazine in 1971 and expanded into newspapers with *Sunday PUNCH* in 1973 and *THE PUNCH* in 1976. Today, it is recognized as the market leader in print circulation in Nigeria. PUNCH offers a range of print publications, including *THE PUNCH*, which focuses on socially responsible journalism, *SUNDAY PUNCH*, which combines serious reporting with entertainment, and *SATURDAY PUNCH*, which provides in-depth analysis and lifestyle content. Its digital platform, punchng.com, delivers real-time news updates and multimedia content. PUNCH targets a diverse audience, including professionals and policymakers, and aims to serve as a trusted source for investigative reporting and cultural commentary. The company has modernized its operations through staff training and advanced printing technology, ensuring it remains relevant in a changing media landscape.

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