Vice president, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals. Edwin said the IOCs were deliberately and wilfully frustrating the refinery’s efforts to buy local crude by …

A report by PREMIUM TIMES said that the hunters, known locally as ‘Yan Tauri’, were drawn from across the state and deployed in the palace. This followed a rumour that federal authorities planned to relocate Aminu Ado-Bayero amid the emirship tussle. Mr Ado-Bayero, who was removed by the state government …

With a mix of pride and nostalgia, I, Pius Ughakpoteni, announce my retirement as the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), effective June 26, 2024. I am deeply grateful to the Managing Director/CEO of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, for his astute leadership and for …

Florida rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa on Sunday, just two days after celebrating his 26th birthday, according to his lawyer. Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones, was staying at a Holiday Inn hotel in Tampa after being “kicked” out of an Airbnb where he was …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it would commence 100% enforcement of the revised Quality of Service (QoS) guidelines by September this year.   The Commission also said it was targeting a 50% increase in consumer satisfaction by December. The Director, Technical Standards & Network Integrity at the commission, Engr. …

On Friday, 21st June, 2024, the Special Intervention Team (SIT) forced on Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State presented what it tagged “end-of-tenure report” at Government House, Benin City to the Governor of Edo State/Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.   In response to the report …

A brilliant Nigerian lady named Theodora Udounwa who gained admission into the University of Toronto, Canada at the age of 15 has bagged her bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the age of 21. Theodora bagged her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Toronto, Nigeria …

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 per cent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having …

Canada has prohibited foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit to apply at a port of entry which could be airport, land or marine border. As of June 21, 2024, foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit can no longer apply at a port of entry. Border services officers have …

THE Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi has disclosed how she narrowly escaped death seven years ago during the collapse of a church building. The church known as Reigners Bible Internal Bible Church in Uyo collapsed on December 10, 2016 during the ordination of the senior pastor, Akan …