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Marketers Predict Cheaper Petrol Nationwide As Dangote Begins Naira Sale
The Dangote Refinery has resumed sales of its refined petroleum products to its partners and marketers in the local currency. The sales begins twenty-two days after suspending the sale of petroleum products in naira. The 650,000 barrels facility has also informed marketers and customers of a downward review of its loading cost, reducing its ex-gantry price to N865 per litre—a move...
FG Alert: 30 States Rush To Avert Flood Crisis
Ahead of the rainy season, states have commenced measures to avert the flooding expected to overpower no fewer than 1,249 communities in 176 local governments across 30 states and FCT, Abuja. The measures include public enlightenment campaigns, dredging water channels, and relocating communities on river banks and floodplains. On Thursday, the Federal Government announced that the states would witness heavy flooding...
NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers Over Emergency Rule
The Nigerian Bar Association has announced that its 2025 Annual General Conference will now take place in Enugu instead of Port Harcourt. This is as a result of the recent declaration of emergency in Rivers State. The association stated that while there was a widespread excitement over Port Harcourt being the host city for the 2024 Conference, which was evident in...
”Stop Giving Political Meaning To Judicial Matters” – AGF Tells Nigerians
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned about the danger of giving political interpretations to judicial matters. Fagbemi spoke shortly after the presentation of a book, “Tribulations and Trophies, Bola Ajibola in His Own Words!” in Lagos on Thursday. He also urged stakeholders to do away with emotion and rely on the Constitution in...
Islamic Cleric Defends Death Penalty For Whoever Changes Religion
An Islamic cleric and the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr. Ibrahim Jalingo, has endorsed the death penalty for religious faithful who renounce their religion. In a strongly worded statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo openly defended a Hadith prescribing the death penalty for apostates and accused critics of Hadith literature of what he...
Era Of Endless Police Detention For Weeks Is Over – Falana
Nigeria's top human rights attorney and senior advocate, Femi Falana SAN, has stated that it is no longer acceptable for police to detain or arrest a suspect and hold them for weeks without informing their family members of their whereabouts. Falana, who stated this while speaking during a 3-day capacity-building workshop organized for prosecutors in Kano State on effective administration...
Otedola Celebrates Dangote As Greatest Entrepreneur In Africa At 68
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has wished fellow tycoon Aliko Dangote a very happy birthday, calling him "the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa." Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message of admiration and respect. “Happy Birthday to my dear brother, the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa...
”I’m Back With A Double Dose Of Energy” – Cross River Gov
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu returned to Calabar after a three-week yearly leave, claiming to have "renewed vigour and a double dose of energy" to speed up the state's transformation. Addressing supporters and government officials at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar on Thursday, the Governor reiterated his dedication to fulfilling his administration’s development agenda, noting that his...
‘’At Least I’ve Lifted Trophies” – Onana Fires Back At Matic
Nemanja Matic, a former United midfielder, called Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana "one of the worst" goalkeepers in the team's history. Onana has responded forcefully to Matic's criticism. The two players are set to face off on Thursday when Manchester United take on Lyon in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie. The tension began when Onana, speaking...
Tinubu Mourns Former Lagos Chief Judge, Sotuminu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ibitola Adebisi Sotuminu. Sotuminu passed away at the age of 86. In a statement signed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the president sent his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late jurist. He...
