The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the export of refined petroleum products to neighboring West African nations, signaling a potential disruption in regional fuel markets. A Bloomberg report on Tuesday, citing data from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, and ship-tracking platforms, revealed that a tanker recently transported a shipment of gasoline from Dangote’s refinery to the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that traders at Pobo Market in Poka, Eredo LCDA, have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Sylvester Oluwadahunsi Ogunkelu, popularly known as “Sketel,” for his impactful contributions to the market’s development. Hon. Ogunkelu, who represents Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has undertaken several projects to improve the market, including … Read more
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared an interesting story about once receiving a Range Rover as a birthday gift. In a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, Tiwa revealed that the car was given to her by a man, but she returned it because she wasn’t interested in him. She explained, “I … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the Federal Government is committed to addressing challenges confronting the judicial system in the country. Fagbemi gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the Network of Justice Sector Reform Teams conference in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the government will … Read more
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged women who have had children through IVF or surrogacy to openly share their experiences. During a TikTok live session, Aiyeola emphasized that the role of medical assistance in these processes should not be downplayed. She stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in personal testimonies, encouraging women to share … Read more
Edo Queens fell to a heartbreaking 3-1 loss against DR Congo’s TP Mazembe in the first semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Despite taking a 1-0 lead, the Nigerian champions conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute, forcing the match into extra time, where TP Mazembe capitalized to secure their place … Read more
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, says Nigeria graduates are not innovative and inventive because they are not exposed to productive skills and competencies in discovering new things through experiential learning. The governor made this statement while delivering the 1st Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series entitled “Experiential Learning: Building … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Senate to allow Uchenna Ubah, the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, to succeed him as the representative of Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made this appeal during a valedictory session held on Tuesday to honor the late senator, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ubah’s … Read more
Barcelona have reportedly turned down Arsenal’s €90 million bid for Brazilian winger Raphinha, making it clear they would only entertain offers exceeding €100 million for the 27-year-old star. Raphinha, in scintillating form this season, has emerged as an indispensable figure for Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick. With 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, opening opportunities for corps members to be posted to industries like banking and oil and gas. In a memo dated November 18, 2024, Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced that the new policy … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the rationale behind submitting the National Social Investment Programme Agency (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2024 to the National Assembly. In letters sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu explained that the bill seeks to establish the National Social Register as the primary tool for identifying … Read more
A viral image purportedly showing Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, paying homage to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been debunked as fake. The image, widely circulated on WhatsApp, depicts Obi standing beside Oluomo, who is dressed in a white Agbada. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ari Mohammed Ali as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the North Central Geo-Police Zone. This appointment was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Ukraine has reportedly launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The strike, which occurred on the 1,000th day of the war, represents a significant escalation just two days after the Biden administration authorized Kyiv to use the long-range missiles on Russian territory. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the president’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, November 19. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Vladimir Putin has approved updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, outlining expanded conditions for the potential use of its nuclear arsenal. The revised policy now states that an attack from a non-nuclear state, if supported by a nuclear-armed power, will be treated as a collective assault on Russia. This marks a significant shift in Russia’s military … Read more
A Nigeria Police patrol vehicle crashed into a residential building in the Angwan-Kaje area of Maitumbi, Niger State, on Monday evening following an attack by armed thugs. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. when the patrol vehicle, part of the “Operation Flush” unit, was ambushed by miscreants armed with stones and other dangerous weapons. … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europe to “push Russia harder” during a speech marking 1,000 days since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The more time he [Putin] has, the worse the conditions become,” Zelensky told a special session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, urging continued pressure to force Russia toward a “just … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in the men’s categories for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have made the final shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
The Senate is set to honor the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with a valedictory session dedicated to his memory. The casket bearing the remains of the former senator representing Anambra South lies in state at the foyer of the White House wing in the National Assembly Complex. The Senate’s order paper for the day … Read more