Abuja, Nigeria—A growing chorus of independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria is calling for direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery, as concerns mount over the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (NNPCL) control of the petrol supply chain. This comes after The New Daily Prime gathered that the Federal Government – NNPCL would remain the sole buyer of petrol from the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, which may…

Benin City, Nigeria—In a major show of support, Vice President Kashim Shettima made a compelling case for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speaking to a large crowd in Benin on Saturday, 14 September, 2024. Shettima emphasized Okpebholo’s leadership qualities, describing him as a “strategic thinker” with a deep connection to the people of Edo State. “Edo needs a compassionate leader,…

Abuja, Nigeria—As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, mounting legal troubles have cast a shadow over the candidacy of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee. In a development that has ignited debate over electoral integrity, Okpebholo has been summoned to appear before a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja on allegations of falsifying his date of birth on official documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The summons,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ibrahim Mohammed wanted. In a flier shared on its official X page and signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that Mohammed, 26, is wanted for allegedly stealing the commission vehicle. The agency appealed to the public for any information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts, urging them to contact the anti-graft agency or the nearest police station.…

As the Dangote Refinery prepares to commence operations, including the distribution and lifting of refined petrol to outlets on Sunday, September 15, the Lagos State Government has assured the public that a robust traffic management strategy will be in place. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…

The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the selection of principals for Federal Unity Colleges. According to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, 293 eligible candidates have been shortlisted for this competency-based test. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to promoting excellence and enhancing leadership within the nation’s unity schools. In a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations,…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal, resolving a months-long disruption that caused significant hardship for Nigerian healthcare professionals seeking employment abroad. The portal, a critical tool for verifying the credentials of nurses and midwives, had been unexpectedly closed, leaving many professionals in limbo. The closure sparked protests and even legal challenges, with some nurses facing deportation or employment loss due to their inability…

NPFL sides Enugu Rangers and Enyimba took on their continental opponents earlier today. Rangers, the reigning NPFL champions, played at home against Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round. The Nigerian champions will head into the second leg with a 1-0 lead, thanks to an 80th-minute goal by substitute Kazeem Ogunleye. The 18-year-old midfielder struck a powerful shot from just outside…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, has drawn a firm line in the sand, publicly declaring that he will no longer support his political protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in any future political endeavors. In a recent interview, Wike, who was instrumental in Fubara’s rise to power during the March 2023 elections, expressed his frustrations with what he…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday to honor the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Eid-ul-Maulud, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by many Muslims worldwide on the 12th day…

A 10-month search for two missing children has come to a heartwarming conclusion for Agnes Forte, a visually impaired mother, who was reunited with her two-year-old daughter, Excel, and her step-sister, Joy, after their mysterious disappearance last November. The children were found at an orphanage in Lagos, bringing a close to the family’s emotional ordeal.  The two girls went missing on November 28, 2023, while playing near their home in…

A Popular Nigerian singer Patrick Okorie, widely known as Patoranking, is grieving the loss of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, following a tragic gas explosion. The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which took place on August 25, leading to their deaths. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the state police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the fatal explosion occurred in…