By Simbo Olorunfemi I am not sure what to make of the news that there is finally an agreement in place which will see NNPCL starting to load petrol from the Dangote Refinery from September 15th, which it will then push on to marketers for onward distribution to service points around the country. There is no doubt that it is good news, as a troublesome knot has been untied, with availability, one of the critical 3 As is ticked off and we finally witness the distribution of locally refined petrol, which Nigerians have eagerly looked forward to seeing for many…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The people of Isheri Olofin and its environs in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State witnessed a major milestone on Monday with the official commissioning of the 20-Bed Renewed Hope Primary Healthcare Centre, a fully equipped facility designed to provide quality and accessible healthcare to grassroots communities. The event, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) in partnership with the Ogun State Government, drew dignitaries, community leaders, and health stakeholders to celebrate what many described as a “new dawn for healthcare” in the area. In her remarks, the Senior…
By Mide Isaac To some citizens, the landscape of Oyo State is undergoing visible transformation. New road networks weave through communities, while some other efforts of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration in the State may stand as testament to the legacy of Governor Seyi Makinde.However, the steel and concrete of these projects are underpinned by a less visible but increasingly alarming foundation: a precipitous and seemingly incessant accumulation of debt. This borrowing spree, which has become the hallmark of the administration, is now prompting serious questions about fiscal sustainability, intergenerational equity, and the very definition of responsible governance, framing…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to the promotion of literacy and digital education to ensure a holistic development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a seminar to mark the 2025 International Literacy Day at the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director in the Directorate of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr Awele Chukwudifo, said the purpose was to raise awareness among youths in the Niger Delta region on the critical role of literacy in personal and societal development. The event followed a sensitisation walk held on September 8, 2025, the…
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, September 15, 2025, dismissed an application filed by a businesswoman, Aminah Momoh-Orimoloye seeking her release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Momoh-Orimoloye, a United Kingdom citizen and coordinator of the Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Livestock Agriculture, EEWYLA, was arrested on August 5, 2025, following a petition alleging conspiracy and diversion of funds. The petitioner alleged that he was engaged by his customers for a foreign exchange transaction, to the tune of N1.663 billion, but he had exceeded his…
I congratulate you on setting another Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian style Jollof rice cooking. Your passion, resilience, and creativity in showcasing your craft as a celebrity Chef of one of Nigeria’s most loved dishes on the global stage, is inspiring. Your art of culinary techniques has not only brought pride to our dear nation, but has gained National and Global recognition. Through this feat, you have shown what young Nigerian women can accomplish with hard work, determination, and power of innovation. I pray for greater accomplishments for you and other Nigerian youth who dare to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians: Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements, reports thegazellenews.com. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. President Tinubu described Gumel’s appointment as a testament to his expertise, dedication, and the high regard in which Nigerian professionals are held internationally. “As Vice Chairman for Africa at the Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, among other accomplishments, Gumel has remained a consistent player in Nigeria’s determined efforts in food sufficiency.…
President Bola Tinubu has warmly felicitated with Biodun Otunola, renowned civil engineer and Managing Director of Planet Projects Limited, on his appointment as Honorary Lagos Consul of the United Mexican States. Otunola was conferred with the appointment at the 215th Mexican Independence Day in Abuja on Monday, 15 September, 2025. President Tinubu congratulated the prominent transport planner on the well-deserved recognition. The President acknowledged Otunola’s contributions to the development of significant transport infrastructure projects nationwide, particularly in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu, as well as his efforts to strengthen relations with Mexico. President Tinubu encouraged the engineer to leverage the recognition…
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Tuesday, 16 September, 2025 reacted to reports of a fire outbreak at one of its branches in Lagos. In a report, chaos broke out on Lagos Island as a fire engulfed the pan-African financial institution branch, forcing some staff to leap from the upper floors in a desperate attempt to escape. Responding, the bank in a statement stated that it is aware of the fire incident at a building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which incidentally houses one of its branches. “As against reports online and social media, the affected building is not…
Operatives of the Sashastra Seema Bal, India’s paramilitary force have arrested two Nigerians who allegedly escaped from a prison in Nepal during recent anti-government protests in Nepal, reports thegazellenews.com. According to a report by Press Trust of India on Monday, 15 September, 2025 that the suspects were arrested on Saturday, 13 September, 2025 at Jainagar in Bihar State while attempting to cross into the Asian country. The report said Nigerians were said to be among several foreign nationals and locals who fled detention facilities in Nepal after violent demonstrations rocked the Himalayan nation in recent weeks. The news agency, while quoting…