BREAKING: Ogun State Grassroots Sports Development Thrives as Team Ogun Shines at 8th National Youth Games in Asaba
Team Ogun has delivered a stellar performance at the 8th National Youth Games, currently taking place in Asaba, Delta State, demonstrating the remarkable progress of grassroots sports development in Ogun State. The team’s impressive medal haul, as of September 16th, includes 5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals, placing them among the standout performers…
UN Pledges $6 Million for Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The United Nations has announced a $6 million commitment to aid victims affected by severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The pledge, disbursed through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, is aimed at addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the natural disaster. During a press briefing on Monday in New York, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric…
House Committee on Navy to Investigate Detention of Seaman Abbas Haruna
The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has announced plans to investigate the unlawful detention of Seaman Abbas Haruna, who has been held for nearly six years without trial. The committee has vowed to hold accountable those involved in his prolonged detention, which reportedly occurred under the directive of Brigadier General MS Adamu. Seaman Abbas…
UAE Donates 50 Tonnes of Aid to Nigeria for Flood Victims
In a gesture of international solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria, aimed at providing relief to those affected by recent floods. The aid package was officially received by Nigerian government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Alshamsi,…
NNPCL Confirms Purchase of Petrol from Dangote Refinery at N898 Per Liter
In a significant update, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that it is purchasing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery at a rate of N898 per liter. This confirmation came in a statement released by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, who also addressed concerns about the pricing structure….
Dangote Refinery Refutes Claims of Selling PMS at N898 to NNPCL, Awaits Formal Pricing Announcement
The Dangote Refinery has strongly denied claims circulating that it is selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at N898 per liter. In a press statement released on September 15, 2024, the refinery’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, described the statement attributed to NNPCL’s spokesperson, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, as “misleading and…
Nigeria Takes Major Step Toward Energy Self-Sufficiency: Diesel and PMS Now Manufactured Locally
In a historic move, Nigeria has successfully commenced the local production and sale of Diesel and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the first time in years, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the…
281 Inmates Missing After Flooding at Maiduguri Correctional Facility
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 281 inmates are currently unaccounted for following an evacuation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State. The evacuation was triggered by severe flooding in the area, which caused significant damage to the correctional facility and its staff quarters. In a statement released on…
Omoyele Sowore’s Passport Seized Upon Arrival, Accuses Nigerian Government of Repression
Prominent Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has claimed that his international passport was confiscated by the Nigerian Immigration Service upon his arrival in Lagos from the United States. In a statement posted on social media today, Sowore described the incident as part of a “broader clampdown” by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He alleged that…
NDLEA Arrests Ibadan Businesswoman and Auto Parts Dealer in Attempted Drug Smuggling to UK and Congo
Lagos, Nigeria – September 14, 2024 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two individuals, Mrs. Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, a businesswoman based in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Arinze Ora, an auto parts dealer, in connection with separate attempts to smuggle narcotics to London and Congo Brazzaville. The arrests were made following the interception…