October 9, 2024
Oil yet to lifted from Dangote Refinery – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that it is still in negotiations with the Dangote Refinery regarding the commencement of oil-lifting operations. Currently, IPMAN has not begun taking products from the refinery. The association refuted earlier reports claiming it accused Dangote of preventing its members from purchasing oil directly from the […]
FCT command begins trial of policeman accused of harassing woman
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has commenced the trial of a policeman accused of harassing a woman in the Galadimawa area of Abuja. In a video of the incident sighted by our correspondent, the woman alleged that the policeman slapped her and used pepper spray on her eyes during stop-and-search duties at Galadimawa Roundabout. […]
Fulfill electoral promises, Oba of Benin tells Okpebholo
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Tuesday, charged the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo to fulfill his electoral promises to the people of the state. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice when Okpebholo and the deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, visited his palace in Benin City to show the Oba their Certificates of Return. The […]
PDP to inspect Edo poll materials today – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will today (Wednesday)make available to the Peoples Democratic Party electoral materials for the September 21 Edo State governorship poll. The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday amid complaints of delay by the PDP. In […]
Lagos boat mishap: Ferry manager arrested over alleged negligence
The manager of a ferry that capsized on Monday in Lagos State has been arrested for alleged negligence and failure to comply with safety regulations. The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Mrs Sarat Braimah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said that the arrest was effected […]
Stop crude-for-loan deals, Dangote tells govt
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigeria needs to stop mortgaging crude oil to ensure the availability of feedstock for local refineries. Dangote, who spoke at a summit organised by the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria in Lagos, said it was unfortunate that while countries like Norway are putting […]
Police releases Speed Darlington
Controversial media personality, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has been released on bail from police custody. Darlington was released after meeting his bail conditions on Tuesday. This was disclosed by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju via his X page. Adeyanju said Darlington was arrested in Lagos last Friday and then transferred to Abuja, where he […]
Scores die, others wounded in bandits, soldiers shootout
A fierce gun battle erupted between soldiers and bandits in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving scores dead and many injured. The attack occurred at Aba branch in Ehime Mbano last night, sources confirmed to The Nation. “Some non-state actors attacked and killed some soldiers in the area yesterday,” a source claimed. […]
Cole Palmer named England Player of the Year
Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, has been named the England Men’s Player of the Year for 2023-24. This was confirmed by the English Football Association on Tuesday. Palmer won the prize ahead of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who finished second and third, respectively. Since making his debut for the Three Lions in […]
PenCom kicks off online enrolment
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has kicked off the Online Verification and Enrolment Exercise for prospective retirees of Federal Government treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who are due to retire next year. Acting Director-General, PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, made this known while delivering a keynote address at a workshop for Pension Desk Officers (PDOs) […]