According to the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sufficient Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, in storage to adequately meet the local needs of Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend, the business mogul revealed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum and over 600 billion Naira worth of products in its tanks. Dangote said, “…as we speak right now we have more than half a billion litres. The Refinery is producing enough refined products, like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, to meet 100 per cent of Nigeria’s requirements.…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Local Government election conducted last Saturday in Osun State by Gov. Ademola Adeleke as a sham, illegal, unconstitutional and waste of public funds In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, on Sunday in Abuja, the party also decried that Governor Adeleke risked inciting violence by the election in which his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the councillorship and chairmanship seats. The statement, noted that the election was held in defiance of court rulings. “In blatant disregard for the rule of law and a valid judgment…
Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that Nigerians are unhappy with the current All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration. The leader of the opposition New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, stated this at the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party held in Abuja on Thursday February 20. The 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP lauded Nigerians for supporting the party, assuring them that come 2027 he would be President of Nigeria. “We are all aware of the difficulties PDP is facing, all the challenges the APC is facing, because we all know that it is very difficult to…
Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has admitted that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The revelation is detailed in Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, launched in Abuja on Thursday February 20. Through the book’s reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Babangida maintained that Abiola, who ran on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority vote and the required geographical spread to become president. He described the annulment of the election as the most difficult decision of his life. “There was no doubt in…
Amid drop in Nigeria’s inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent in January, the same rate as in November last year. The Apex bank also retained the Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR at 50 basis points and the liquidity ratio, LR, at 30 percent and the asymmetric corridor at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR; other monetary policy decisions were retained. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso revealed this in a press briefing on Thursday after 299th MPC in Abuja. Cardoso explained that the rate pause was necessary following the recent inflation…
Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Thursday February 20 grounded the plenary over her seat that was changed without her consent. It was gathered that the plenary which was being chaired by the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, was midway into proceedings when the Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Ali Monguno raised a point of order. Monguno drew the attention of the Senate President to “Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s improper seating position of the lawmaker.” Meanwhile, Monguno, had hardly concluded a point of order before Natasha engaged in a shouting disorder before she was surrounded by the Sergeant-At Arms in a…
Ahead of the Osun state local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State has announced its withdrawal from the poll. In a letter signed by the Osun APC Secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru, and addressed to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, on Wednesday, the APC cited the recent Appeal Court judgment in Akure as the basis for its withdrawal, stressing that the ruling had rendered the planned election unnecessary and unlawful. The letter referenced Appeal No. CA/AK/270/2022, which reinstated previously elected local government officials. The letter reads: *”Recall that the…
According to reports, Chairmen and Councilors elected in the October 15, 2022, local government election in Osun State had resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats in the state as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday. It was gathered that the chairmen and councilors, accompanied by many APC members, have resumed at Ila, Ede South, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Boripe, Oriade and Obokun local government secretariat. Others where they resumed include Ejigbo, Iwo, Ayedire and Boripe local government secretariat. Former Special Adviser to the governor on education, Jamiu Olawumi, said at about 10am, the chairmen and…
The speakership tussle at the Lagos state House of Assembly seems to have been quelled after Monday’s commotion, which saw operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) deployed to the complex. It was gathered that stakeholders and party elders are holding talks and exploring political solutions to the crisis, which threatens the smooth running of governance in the state. Decrying the chaotic situation, some party leaders who reacted to the Monday’s breach of the peace that led to the sealing of Speaker Mojisola Meranda’s office and that of her deputy, said they were awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. One…
Africa’s billionaire Businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has opened up on his resolve to see his $23bn refinery prosper barring all challenges. “I’ve been fighting battles all my life and I have not lost one yet. The oil mafia is more deadly than the one in drugs because, with the oil mafia, there are so many people that are involved. You might be wining and dining with them, but these are the guys that are the masters of moving things around.” He emphasized. Meanwhile, his comment is seen as a pointer to the struggles he had faced from the government and…
Former federal commissioner for information and prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.” The statement added. In a statement, the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta state, said the ex-senator died on Monday, February 17. Until his passing, the 97-year-old was the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader.
According to reports, security operatives comprised of the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Lagos State Task Force were seen stationed at the Assembly complex main gate to ensure adequate security. It was gathered that the DSS operatives locked up the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk. This incident comes amid the recent removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed while he was in the United States. His removal, backed by 32 out of 40 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, has been described as controversial. In his reaction, Obasa filed a lawsuit…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates (Second Series). This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Head of the National Office, WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Dangut Amos on Sunday February 16. He explained that a total of 65,023 candidates sat for the examination, with 34,878 candidates, representing 53.64%, achieving credits and above in at least five mandatory subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. According to him, this marks an improvement compared to the 44.29% pass rate in 2023 and 42.16% in…
According to reports, the Department of Home Affairs has detained the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, in Cape Town, South Africa. The department’s spokesperson, Siya Qoza, revealed that their investigators, assisted by the police, swooped in on Anabela Rungo on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025. “Investigators from the Department of Home Affairs, assisted by the South African Police Service (SAPS), this morning detained Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, at a property in Cape Town,”. “The department withdrew Rungo’s South African documentation in September 2024 after finding that it had been fraudulently obtained, rendering her ineligible to…
2027: What the North Did to Jonathan May Happened to Tinubu Unless…- Lawal Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has stated that unless President Bola Tinubu retraces his steps and appeases the North, he may not be re-elected in 2027. The plot to unseat Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential poll heightened in the past few weeks with pressure coming from Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, Arewa Consultative Forum and some northern leaders. The situation was further exacerbated by a recent warning from the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje that northern…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed claims made by a Nigerian man in a viral video that the premium motor spirit (PMS) sourced from Dangote refinery and sold by MRS Oil lasts 13 minutes longer than that sold at NNPC fuel stations. Recall that a video making the rounds on social media showed a Nigerian man using two small tiger generator, popularly known as ‘I better pass my neighbour generator’ in Nigeria,’ to compare the running time of petrol he sourced from MRS and NNPC fuel stations. In the video, the man claimed that Dangote-refined petrol sold…
The family of veteran Nigerian music star, 2 Face Idibia has petitioned the Department of State Services, DSS, stating that popular singer is missing. In a statement, the family noted that the ‘African Queen’ crooner left home in his lounge wear on February 10, 2025, without his bodyguard and has not returned since then. According to them, they assumed he was simply taking a walk and would return shortly. A statement issued by the family lawyer, Wilson Anuge, said they have received calls and messages from the singer soliciting financial help, an act they find concerning because 2face is financially…
The mother of legendary singer Innocent, popularly known as 2face, Rose Idibia, has alerted that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru, to leave her son. She made the plea in a viral video on Thursday evening. According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie. “Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs Rose Idibia, the mother of 2face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo State. I’m calling on all mothers in Nigeria to help me beg her to…
The Nigerian Senate, Thursday, passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 budget into law during a plenary presided by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This is coming two months after the budget was presented to the joint Chambers of the National Assembly on 18th December, 2024 Recall that the sum of N47.9 trillion was presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The budget was subjected to legislative scrutiny in past weeks after which the lawmakers reviewed it from the initial sum of N47.9 trillion to N54.9 trillion. Details shortly…
Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has cautioned forces of the federal government against intimidating Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Founder/Executive Director of MURIC, intimidating the former governor would tarnish the image of the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu. This warning is coming on the heels of a recent backlash between El-Rufai and some Aso Rock cabals following the former’s criticism of Tinubu’s government. Recall that El-Rufai had earlier alleged that there were plans to get him arrested over his…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the opposition Labour Party, LP, says it would present former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate. Speaking in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today’, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abayomi Arabambi who stated that Tinubu would not have a smooth sail in the next general polls, also faulted actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his decision to dump the party. Arabambi described his exit as a relief for the party as it plans to unseat the present administration come 2027. “Tinubu is not just going to have it very easy…
Reports have it that the national grid has experienced yet another collapse on Wednesday, marking the second time in the year. Thought the cause of this grid disturbance is yet to be revealed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCNA, according to data obtained from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), the collapse occurred around 11:30 am on Wednesday. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, confirmed that the grid disturbance happened around 11:30 am on Wednesday. “We regret to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 am today (Wednesday), causing a power outage across…
The House of Representatives will today (February 12, 2025) debate the four tax bills forwarded to the National Assembly in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. This is according to inside sources. It would be recalled that on September 3, 2024, Tinubu transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration following the recommendations of the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, which is expected to provide the fiscal framework for taxation in the country, and the Tax Administration Bill, which will give a clear and concise…
It was an ear-shattering moment on Tuesday February 12, at the Senate Committee on Public Accounts as the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Suleiman Abdul was grilled over 3,907 missing assault rifles, many of which were AK-47. The AIG, who represented the Inspector General of Police, paid rapt attention when the representative of the Auditor General for the Federation read the 2019 Audit Query where it was disclosed that “as at January 2020, a total of 3,907 assault rifles were either missing or could not be accounted for by the Police.” This is as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode…
Founder and Convener of the Fifty Million Patriots, Enabs Joshua has stated that the proposals for the creation of 31 new states in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria in the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution (as amended), is a mere political gimmick. In an interview with The News Chronicle’s Political Clinic on Monday February 10, Enabs called for a total overhauling of the system as against creating 31 additional states. He stressed that the proposals for the creation of 31 new states have been a recurring political bait meant to score cheap points during electioneering. CLICK LINK BELOW TO…
According to reports, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is working out a fresh premium motor spirit price reduction as MRS filling station, in partnership with Dangote Refinery, announced a fuel pump price cut on Monday. The National President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association, Billy Gillis-Harry, and Spokesperson for Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with newsmen. This is coming after MRS filling station announced a fuel price reduction on Monday, the first time in 2025. In its official X account, the oil firm stated on Monday that its pump…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar on Monday met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. Leading the delegation to meet with Obasanjo at the residence of the former Nigerian leader in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Atiku was flanked by former Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke and Senator Aminu Tambuwal, an ex-governor of Sokoto State. Meanwhile, the reason behind the meeting has yet to be confirmed, it comes amid rumors that opposition leaders have been considering forming an alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election.…
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has given an inkling on his intention to run the next presidential elections. The AfDB boss affirmed that he is available for national service after his tenure at the bank concludes, specifically stating, “he will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere, including his own country, Nigeria.” The former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known in an interview with Arise Television’s news host, Rufai Oseni. It would be recalled that Adesina was first elected in 2015 to lead the continental funding institution,…
Saudi Arabia has carried out a new visa regulations affecting travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days without the possibility of extension. The changes apply to tourists, business travelers, and individuals visiting family members but exclude those applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The affected nations are Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. Saudi authorities described the misuse of multiple-entry visas as the primary reason for the policy change. Officials reported that some travelers used long-term visas to remain in the country illegally…
Days after the National Assembly approved his sack as a Commissioner in the employment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Barrister Hudu Ari, has insisted that the gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State in the 2023 General elections, Senator Aisha Binani actually won the controversial election. Addr newsmen in residence in Bauchi, Hudu Ari who is one of the recently dismissed INEC officials spoke on issues leading to the controversial declaration of the election result by him. Holding a copy of the Holy Qur’an while…
