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Billionaire business mogul Femi Otedola has lauded his friend and business partner, Aliko Dangote, for the full-scale operation of his refinery with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. Otedola congratulated Dangote on Tuesday on his X handle, shortly after Dangote spoke in a broadcast to unveil the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly

The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament, Hadja Ibrahima, on Tuesday, emphasised the critical role of the region’s parliament in addressing the challenges of healthcare and education in West Africa. Ibrahima stated this at the delocalised meeting of the Joint Committee on Health, Education, Science and Culture, Committee on Telecommunications and

The Nigeria Police Force has said a discreet investigation revealed that an investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, and one Michael Alade are Bristol Isaac, aka PIDOMNigeria’s accomplices. PIDOMNigeria was accused of leaking classified and restricted documents, fraud, sedition, and tax evasion among others. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said PIDOM

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed concern over the prosecution of individuals involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The student body has described the legal action as a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria. NANS has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and halt the prosecutions while emphasising the importance of protecting

Supporters of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed Vanguard, have called for the sanction of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his threat to destabilise some Peoples Democratic Party-controlled states. Recall that the PDP Governors’ Forum had on August 24 expressed support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers

Suspected bandits have ordered the residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, the Niger State capital, to vacate the estate or get killed. The bandits suspected to be miners were said to have invaded the estate when most of the male residents had gone to work breaking cars and windows of houses. A resident who

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, named Dr Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before the new appointment, Tanko was the former Anambra State governor’s spokesman and media director of the defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, the activist cum politician was

President Bola Tinubu has assured troops of the Nigerian Army of his administration’s full support to crush armed bandits in the country. The President stated this on Tuesday in Sokoto while addressing troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, at 8 Div Headquarters, Sokoto State. Represented by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, who was

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed claims that it plans to regulate prices in the Nigerian market. It clarified that its recent directives are solely aimed at curbing exploitative practices and maintaining a competitive marketplace. It disclosed this in a statement by its Director, Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Ondaje Ijagwu, on

A former member of the Senate, Senator Baba Garbai, (All Progressives Congress, Borno Central) on Tuesday, lost his mother, Hajja Zainaba. Garbai made this known in a terse statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday. According to him, funeral prayers for the deceased will be held by 4 pm (Tuesday) at the Shehu of

The Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, called on the wanted British national, Andrew Wynne, to come out of his hiding and surrender to the police. This is as the police refuted the claim by Wynne that no invitation was extended to him before declaring him wanted. The police had declared Wynne and his Nigerian collaborator,

The North East Unity Forum has urged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to sanction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to restore discipline within the party. In a statement signed by its convener, Abubakar Kabir, on Tuesday, the Forum stressed that the party can only regain its former glory by

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has advised partisan police officers who abandon their core professional responsibilities to pursue vested political interests to know that the enmity they fuel and eventually create will hurt them in the long run. Fubara maintained that police officers are engaged and trained as professionals to protect lives and property while

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Security, Mr Gbenga Atiba, declared on Tuesday that the governor had not hired any private firm to protect farmers in the forest reserves across the state. A private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, had earlier claimed that the governor had engaged its services to coordinate

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the remand of whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on Tuesday, on a nine-count charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police, on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining, retaining and

Kogi-born political activist, and Peoples Democratic Pary chieftain, Austin Okai, has raised alarm over the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to reevaluate its policies as citizens endure unprecedented suffering. He emphasised that the current economic strategies are failing to deliver positive results, instead contributing to the hardship faced by millions. Okai

The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has boasted that the quality of Dangote Refinery’s Premium Motor Spirit will match that of the United States, and other parts of the world. Dangote said this on Tuesday during a press conference to announce the official production of petrol at the 650,000 barrels per day facility.

The Kaduna State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Felix Hyat, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against actions that could harm the party he helped to build. Hyat, a former Aviation Minister, made this appeal during an interview with our correspondent in Kaduna on Tuesday. He urged the former

The Federal Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese Company, Mutual Commitment Company Limited for the assembly of electric tricycles, and establish a renewable energy training centre. The MoU signing ceremony, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency, was attended by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Managing Director of

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth wife, Olori Folashade, have welcomed their first child, a boy. Taking to social media on Tuesday, the Ooni posted a picture of him and the new mother, with the caption, “To God be the glory, great things he has done. “Hearty congratulations to the entire

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 others for various misconducts, including forgery, threats to life, examination malpractices, and other fraudulent acts. The University’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The disciplinary actions were recommended by the Examination

The former wife of Tobey Maguire, known for his role as Spider-Man, Jennifer Meyer, has announced her engagement to Geoffrey, the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi. Meyer shared the happy news on her Instagram, posting photos from their intimate proposal. Displaying her engagement ring, the celebrity jeweller captioned the post, “Yes.” Fans and

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, Aniedi Ikoiwak, has said that 12 political parties will participate in the October 5 Local Government election in the state. He said that the 12 parties had submitted names of their candidates and equally returned their nomination forms. Ikoiwak stated this in Uyo, the state capital while

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the increasing use of treason charges against protesters in the country. Falana spoke at a two-day international anti-corruption and climate change conference in Abuja on Tuesday. On Monday, the Federal Government arraigned 10 leaders and organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest, which took

The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has appointed 70 constituency aides across Ogbaru. Ogene stated that this move is in fulfilment of his commitment to delivering excellent service to his constituents. The appointees include advisers, special assistants, executive assistants, and others. The appointment letters, signed