September 2, 2024
NNPC to become sole buyer as Dangote Refinery begins processing petrol
The Vice President at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, also mentioned that the national oil company is prepared to purchase its products exclusively to meet local demands. “We are testing the product (gasoline) and subsequently it will start flowing into the product tanks. “If no one is buying it, we will export it as we […]
Aiyedatiwa engages private security firm to protect Ondo farmers
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has engaged a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against incessant attacks. The private security firm, Global Olabod Resources Limited, was contracted by the governor to strengthen the security within the state’s forests. In its operation in the state, the firm will collaborate with the State […]
Turkish side Galatasaray, Napoli agree loan deal for Osimhen
Turkish side, Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Italian side Napoli to sign Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan before the Turkish transfer window closes. The Nigerian forward, who has been in scintillating form for Napoli, is now the subject of a potential loan move to the Istanbul-based club, after a fall-out […]
Hunger protest: Amnesty International faults planned mass trial of activists
Amnesty International has condemned the planned mass trial of hundreds of protesters arrested during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests held between August 1 to 10, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, criticised the Nigerian government’s handling of the situation, labelling the trials a blatant attempt to […]
No individual can destroy PDP, party tells Wike
Some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party have challenged the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that he cannot dismantle the party. Wike, while speaking at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Saturday during the party’s state congress, warned […]