By Ayomide Otitoju The influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is extending beyond Africa and the Middle East, with the United States importing over two million barrels of jet fuel from the world’s largest single-train refinery in March. According to ship-tracking service Kpler, six vessels carrying approximately 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will ensure former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in any future bid for the presidency. Wike, speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, on Wednesday, stated that he has no regrets about Atiku’s decision…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, following the passing of his wife, Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi. In a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page on Monday, Sanwo-Olu mourned the deceased and prayed for strength…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda as part of their efforts to enhance digital and financial inclusion across Africa. The partnership aims to improve network efficiency, expand coverage, and provide enhanced mobile services, particularly in remote and underserved areas. MTN Group President…
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, announced the development in a statement, emphasizing Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, equitable progress, and Nigeria’s emergence as a global powerhouse….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Wednesday, revealing that the deceased corps member contracted the virus in Ondo State before being…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has praised former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili for standing in her defense during a heated exchange at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan lauded Ezekwesili for her courage, integrity, and dedication to accountability, describing her as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed uncertainty about his 2027 presidential ambitions, stating that his decision will depend on the emergence of a strong political platform. Atiku, who has contested the presidency six times, made the remarks in a yet-to-be-aired interview on the television program Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie. His…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). A statement from the Rivers State Government on Monday confirmed that Worika’s appointment takes immediate effect, following a rigorous selection process in which his legal expertise, administrative…
