Petroleum marketers in the country have faulted Dangote Refinery over its stance against the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN), Bill Gillis-Harry, spoke in an interview on Channels Television on Monday.He said no refiners, marketers or retailers have the right to tell the government to halt petrol imports.Gillis-Harry stressed that every player in the oil and gas…

The Dean, School of General Studies in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof Oguejiofo Ujam was on Sunday abducted along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road.According to Daily Post, the kidnapping of the varsity don is one in a series of abductions along the road within the last one week.A social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi wrote on his Facebook Page, “Prof Oguejiofo T. Ujam was kidnapped yesterday morning along Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka road.“He is…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced his involvement in launching a vital health initiative aimed at curbing the alarming rate of sudden deaths in Nigeria caused by hypertension and diabetes.  In a statement posted on his X page, the governor encouraged the citizens and residents to prioritise their health by participating in screenings for hypertension and diabetes. “By taking this proactive step, we are not only protecting our well-being…

The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has summoned 109 witnesses to investigate the post-election tensions that led to attacks on several secretariat headquarters in various Local Government Areas (LGAs). On October 7, Emuoha, Ikwerre, and Eleme LGAs were reportedly attacked by alleged political thugs leading to killing and destruction of properties. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Justice I.R. Minakiri, the Chairman of the Commission, in Port…

A mother of four has cried out over the murder of her husband, Samuel Okere, after suspected gunmen shot him and kidnapped a businessman, Sunny Onuenze, within an estate located in the Army range axis of IgboEtche in Etche Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State. The grieving wife, Mrs. Peace Ulaku Samuel, narrated that the ugly incident that took the life of her husband occurred on October 26. She said…

Manchester United has announced the departure of Erik Ten Hag as first-team manager, bringing an end to his tenure that began in April 2022.During his time with the club, Ten Hag delivered two significant domestic trophies, leading United to Carabao Cup victory in 2023 and lifting the FA Cup in 2024, marking a strong period in the team’s recent history.The club in a statement on its website on Monday extended…

Governors of Northern states under the aegis of Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and traditional rulers in the region are meeting to address the ongoing blackout in the Northern region and other critical challenges affecting the zone, including security concerns, economic issues, and sustainable development priorities.NSGF Chairman, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, disclosed the joint meeting that is ongoing in Kaduna.Yahaya, who is Gombe State governor said the meeting is focused on…

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has forgiven actress Nkechi Blessing after she publicly apologized three years after her suspension.The issue that led to her suspension began in 2021 when she (Blessing) engaged in a social media fight with fellow actor, Kehinde Adams, better known as Lege Miami, over the arrest of another actor, Baba Ijesha.Baba Ijesha would eventually be convicted of assaulting a minor.…

The Federal Government has announced that it is intensifying efforts to increase food production in a bid to tackle inflation and ensure food security in the country.Disclosing this, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that the government was focusing on collecting the wet season harvest and identifying small-scale farmers to ensure a good dry season harvest.He made the remarks at the Nigerian…

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has begun moves to resolve the lingering crisis between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.For that purpose, PANDEF, led by Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark has set up a high level peace and reconciliation committee to mediate on the feud between the two Ijaw sons.PANDEF, in a communique issued at the end of…

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities has directed its members to proceed on a nationwide indefinite strike on Monday. It said this followed the non payment of the four months withheld salaries of its members. The JAC comprises the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). This was contained in a circular addressed to…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed reports that the president is Nigeria’s substantive petroleum minister. Onanuga made the rebuttal on Sunday while fielding questions on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. When asked if the president hopes to hold on to his job as the ‘Minister of Petroleum,’ Onanuga fumed, saying the president had never addressed himself with such…