Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has reassured the populace that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, should be widely accessible by the weekend. This announcement follows a high-level meeting at the State House aimed at addressing the current fuel scarcity that has been causing significant hardship for Nigerians. The crucial meeting, which took place on Thursday, included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mele Kyari, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Mugo Okuoha, the Executive Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The session was…

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant development for Nigeria’s oil sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has delivered 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery, with plans to add 17 million barrels in the near future. This move is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to bolster local refineries and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products. Upcoming Deliveries and Government Policy NNPCL is set to continue its support for the Dangote refinery by supplying an additional 6.3 million barrels of crude oil in September, followed by another 11.3 million barrels in October. The September…

In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames at her home in Endebess, Trans-Nzoia County. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in Cheptegei suffering burns over 80 percent of her body. Despite medical efforts, she died from…

Allegations Against Andrew Wynne: The Briton, Andrew Wynne, is accused of sponsoring the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria and faces charges including treason. He is alleged to have orchestrated these activities through his operations in Nigeria. Police Action: The Nigeria Police Force has declared Wynne wanted on Monday second of September 2024, along with his alleged accomplice Lucky Obiyan, placing a bounty of N20 million on them. They accuse him of creating sleeper cells to destabilize Nigeria. Invasion and Theft Claims: Wynne alleges that during a police operation on July 7 at Labour House in Abuja, where his bookshop is located,…

Kano, Nigeria — Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has issued a public appeal to the Nigerian government for assistance in resolving the escalating Fulani crisis. He has offered his expertise and influence to facilitate a permanent resolution to the long-standing herders-farmers conflict. Speaking at his palace on Tuesday, while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a prominent Fulani organization, Emir Sanusi expressed deep concern over the suffering endured by the Fulani people nationwide. He described their struggles as severe, citing social isolation, violence, and cattle theft as persistent threats that have left the community…

Nigerian Senator Ishaku Abbo, an influential politician from Adamawa State, has once again become the subject of controversy following the release of a viral video allegedly implicating him in a sex scandal. The senator, known for his brash political style and previous brushes with controversy, vehemently denied the allegations at a press conference held Thursday evening, labeling them as a “blackmail tactic” orchestrated by his political opponents. The leaked footage, which surfaced online late last week, allegedly shows a light-skinned man engaging in sexual activity with a married woman from Adamawa State. Though the video does not clearly reveal the…

In a staggering revelation that speaks volumes about familial trust and societal norms in Nigeria, a significant number of men are discovering that they are not the biological fathers of children they believed were theirs. This came to light after a series of DNA paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA, a prominent testing center based in Lagos. The results showed that approximately 27% of the tests were negative, implying that 1 in 4 paternity tests confirms the man is not the biological father. This ratio indicates that 25% of the time, men who undergo a paternity test learn they are…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart from Abuja to Beijing on Thursday, August 29, for a significant official visit, his office confirmed today. The journey to China, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the Asian giant, will include a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates. During his visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping. The discussions are expected to focus on a variety of bilateral issues, with particular emphasis on enhancing trade relations and increasing Chinese investment in Nigeria. In addition to his diplomatic engagements,…

In a bold move to combat rising consumer prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Nigeria has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders and market stakeholders. The directive, announced by Mr. Tunji Bello, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, came during a crucial stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja focused on exploitative pricing practices. This initiative targets a wide range of market sectors and is a response to the public outcry over the steep increase in prices of basic goods and services. Notably, the commission highlighted an egregious example of price inflation where a Ninja fruit…

In preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set key dates for pivotal pre-election activities. The peace accord is slated for signing on September 12, 2024, while a critical test-run of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is scheduled for September 10. The announcement came from INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu during a comprehensive briefing with political parties in Abuja. The early signing of the peace accord, facilitated in collaboration with the National Peace Committee, aims to ensure a smooth and violence-free election. Unlike previous elections, where agreements were formalised mere…