SOME local refinery operators have lamented that the announcement made by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, stating that the Federal Government would continue to import fuel, shows that the government had taken sides against local refineries. The operators, under the aegis of the Crude Oil Refiners Association …
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THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast thunderstorms on Sunday with rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe, and Yobe States during the morning hours. “While later in …
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●Says “our diesel is the best in Nigeria, meets international standard “ ●Lab test shows 88ppm sulphur content in Dangote’s diesel, over 1,800ppm in imported diesel ●Speaker commends state-of-the-art technology; assures Dangote of NASS’ support PRESIDENT of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has asserted that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum …
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GUNMEN have killed two travellers and abducted five others on Ifon/Owo Road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. A man, who did not want his name mentioned in the community, disclosed that the vehicle was coming from the South-Eastern part of the country with the passengers heading to …
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DOCTORS in Gaza, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, pulled a newborn baby from his mother’s womb moments after she died of wounds sustained in an Israeli air strike. At nine months pregnant, Ola Adnan Harb al-Kurd managed to survive just long enough to reach Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza after …
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THE Lagos State government on Friday notified churches that it would commence its controversial on-street parking scheme. The scheme is meant to allow the government charge vehicles parked on designated streets hourly. A notice by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), dated July 19 and signed by its head of …
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A senior advocate of Nigeria and former general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the president-elect in the 2024 NBA election. The 2024 NBA election was held online. The Voting began at 12am on Saturday and ended at 11.59pm with the live results for all …
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THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Akwa Ibom State command has arrested nine suspected smugglers in connection with illegal dealings in petroleum products and impounded three trucks conveying 135, 000 litres of the products in Akwa Ibom. The state Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing …
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THE Police Command in Lagos State has demoted a police Inspector to a Sergeant for trying to extort money from a drone operator. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the demotion to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. “The disciplinary process of the police officer that …
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THE Deputy Governor of Edo, Philips Shaibu on Saturday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu alongside other members of the PDP legacy coalition group announced his defection in Benin at the inauguration of the National Campaign Council of the party for …
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