September 2024
NMDPRA: Dangote Refinery Will Supply 25m Litres Of Petrol Daily In September
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Dangote refinery will supply 25 million litres of fuel daily in September. This agency said this following the commencement of petrol production by Dangote refinery. It also finalized an agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to Dangote refinery […]
Dangote Refinery begins first petrol rollout
Dangote Refinery has commenced the rollout of its first Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from its 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery. The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this during a press conference with journalists on Tuesday. He stated that the company’s petrol will substitute import dependence, bring down inflation, and stabilize the Naira […]
Don’t blame us for your inability to participate in NYSC, JAMB tells HND graduates
… Says it has no business with HND admissions The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has asked HND graduates not to hold it responsible for their inability to participate in the recent National Youth Service Corps. The board was responding to claims by the prospective NYSC candidates that it was responsible for their inability […]
Amnesty kicks as court remands pregnant woman, nine others
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the prison remand of 10 activists arrested in connection with the recent hunger protest in the country. But the civil rights group, Amnesty International, condemned the trial of the prosecution by the Federal Government, describing the charges as trumped-up and sham. Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that […]
Three Real Madrid youth players arrested over sex video with minor
Spanish police arrested Thursday three unnamed Real Madrid youth academy players for allegedly distributing a sexual video featuring a minor, a police spokesperson said. Officers detained the players, who are between the ages of 21 and 22, at Real Madrid’s training grounds following a complaint filed in Spain’s Canary Islands earlier this month, a Guardia […]
Adamawa Senator denies controversial viral sex video
The Adamawa State-born Senator Ishaku Abbo is again embroiled in controversial news of an alleged sexual scandal via a video that has gone viral. Senator Abbo, only two years ago during his first tenure in the Senate had attacked a breastfeeding mother in a sex toy shop in Abuja. In a leaked viral video that […]
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 […]