After over a year since its launch in May 2023, the Dangote Refinery has begun producing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. At a press conference on Tuesday, Aliko Dangote, the refinery’s owner and a prominent businessman, heralded the occasion as a “celebration day” for Nigerians….
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell fuel at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement released on Tuesday by Nnemaka Okafor, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, the government labeled…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of 10 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in prison custody. On Monday, the judge directed that nine male protesters be held at Kuje Prison, while a female protester was sent to Suleja Prison. The court has scheduled September 11 for…
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the planned mass trial of hundreds of protesters arrested during the nationwide hunger and hardship demonstrations held from August 1 to 10, 2024. In a statement released on Monday by Isa Sanusi, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, the organization labeled the trials as a blatant attempt to punish…
Eniola Bolaji has made history as the first African athlete to win a medal in Para-Badminton at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Bolaji secured a bronze medal for Nigeria in the Women’s Singles SL3 category after a commanding victory over Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana, winning 21-9, 21-9. Following her triumph, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development,…
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, and Lucky Obiyan, a Nigerian, wanted for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, during a press briefing in Abuja. Adejobi revealed that Wynne, who also goes by the aliases…
This week, African leaders are gathering in China’s capital, Beijing, with hopes of securing funding for large-scale infrastructure projects as they navigate the growing competition between global powers vying for resources and influence on the continent. Over the past decade, China has deepened its ties with African nations, providing billions in loans that have fueled…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced a relief package of N100 million for flood victims in Gummi Local Government Area, following a devastating flood caused by heavy rainfall last week. The announcement was made on Saturday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities. Expressing his sympathy for the victims, Governor…
President Bola Tinubu landed in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s ties with China. The visit coincides with the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.” The visit was announced by…
