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Dangote Refinery, a game-changing project in Nigeria’s energy sector, is poised to achieve significant production milestones, according to Devakumar Edwin, the group’s executive director. In an interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights, Edwin revealed that the refinery is scheduled to commence petrol production by November 30, 2023, with diesel and jet fuel operations set to…
In a harrowing incident on Tuesday, unidentified gunmen launched a brazen attack that allegedly claimed the lives of at least eight security operatives in Imo State, Nigeria. The attackers also set two vehicles on fire during the assault. The attack took place around 11:30 am in Oriagu, near the Aba branch within the Ehime Mbano…
In a forceful address to the United Nations on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden called upon the international body to take action against Russia’s “naked aggression” in Ukraine. He emphasized the potential risks that other nations might face if the world allows Moscow’s actions to go unchecked. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New…
In a recent development, the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has admitted additional evidence in the ongoing money laundering case against Ismail Mustapha, famously known as Mompha. This update came during a court session on Monday, September 18, 2023, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented more documents through its third prosecution…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has made a bold pledge on behalf of the Federal Government to achieve a significant increase in power generation capacity within the next few years. Despite the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, Adelabu expressed confidence that the administration of President Bola Tinubu would reach the ambitious target of…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has officially called for a coroner’s inquest into the untimely and mysterious death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Chief Coroner of the High Court of Lagos State on Monday. The letter, signed…
In a candid statement, the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Charles Esimone, has emphasized that not all professors who have achieved the minimum requirement of ten years in their positions are suitable candidates for the role of Vice Chancellor within a university. Esimone’s comments come in the midst of ongoing discussions at…
In a determined effort to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lodged a staggering 35 grounds of appeal before the Supreme Court. Atiku, through his legal team led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, is fervently praying the Apex court to set…
In a startling revelation, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has asserted that a significant number of young individuals in Sagamu, Ogun State, are actively involved in cult-related activities. His statement, made via an official post on Sunday, has stirred discussions and concerns. Adejobi’s statement read: “In Sagamu, almost every young person is…
In a recent operation, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully arrested 29 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The operation, carried out on Friday, September 15, 2023, aimed to curb cybercrime in Enugu state. The suspects have been identified as follows: Ali Chukwuebuka, Arinze Ede, Charles Aforka,…