Dangote Refinery to Commence Petrol Supply Sunday, NNPC Named Sole Offtaker
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Dangote Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Sunday. Edun, who was represented by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. “I am […]
Wike Accuses Fubara of Spreading Falsehood Against Him
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has accused Governor, Sim Fubara of abandoning all those that laboured to make him governor. Wike, during an interview on Channels TV also accused Fubara of spreading lies against him. He denied claims of demanding for billions of Naira from Gov. Fubara, describing the claims as unfair and laughable. “They say […]
Nigerian Air force kill terrorist, Halilu Sububu, 38 others
The Nigerian Air Force said a notorious terrorist kingpin, Halilu Sububu has been killed by its special forces. One of his audacious attacks was on a military base in Katsina in 2021 where many soldiers were killed. Although based in Zamfara, Sububu terrorises communities in Sokoto, Niger, and Kaduna States. Sububu’s death is coming a […]
FG Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent […]
Dangote Donates N1.5bn To Borno Flood Victims
President of Aliko Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster. He made the announcement during an assessment visit to some of the affected locations in Maiduguri. Accompanied by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state, Dangote said out the amount, N1 billion was given to National Emergency […]
Nigerian Authorities Arrest Wanted ‘Drug Baron’ Behind 4 Foiled Cocaine Shipments
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, better known as Barryshine. Suleiman, who is the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was taken into custody on August 26, 2024 two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics Agency. Femi Babafemi, […]
Kogi PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Anti-Party Activities, Misconduct
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye from the party, citing his refusal to honor a summons and engaging in anti-party activities. The suspension was announced by the Ward executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, and is effective immediately. The committee stated that Melaye’s actions have brought […]
Dangote Refinery’s Low Diesel Prices Spark Complaints from Marketers, Amidst Export Woes
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, has revealed that petroleum product marketers in Nigeria have complained to President Bola Tinubu about the low price of diesel from the Dangote Refinery. The refinery has reduced the price of diesel from N1,200 to N900 per litre, affecting marketers’ revenue and margins. Despite producing 29 tankers […]
Kwara special Adviser resigns over collecting salaries for nothing
Ibraheem Abdulhameed, a popular Islamic cleric and singer known by his stage name Labaeka, has officially resigned from his position as Special Assistant, Artiste to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The resignation was confirmed in a letter dated September 12, 2023. In his letter, Abdulhameed expressed his frustration with the role, stating that he had […]
Borno flood: One million persons affected, 414,000 displaced
At least 414,000 people have been displaced and another 30 killed by the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. National Emergency Management Agency said the flood began after the Alau Dam overflowed following heavy rains leading to the town’s worst flooding in 30 years, according to the United […]