The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that it has documents to back up its claim that Dangote Refinery Petrol is sold to them at N897 per liter. NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye made this disclosure to an online medium on Sunday, 15 September, 2024. This comes after the Dangote Group in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, on Sunday, 15 September, 2024 disagreed with NNPCL over its statement that Dangote Refinery Petrol was to them at N898 per litre. “We stand by our earlier stand that Dangote Refinery Petrol is sold to us at N898 per litre. We have…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing. The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, who made this disclosure in a statement on Monday, 16 September, 2024, confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in United States Dollars for the September 2024 PMS off take. The state-owned company stressed that the Dangote Refinery Petrol gantry was bought at N898.78 per liter. Consequently, the estimated cost price of petrol in Lagos, plus logistics, will stand at N950.22…
On behalf of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), I extend warmest greetings to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the globe to embrace love and peace as they commemorate the birth of the Holy prophet Muhammad (P.B.O.H) In his message of unity marking this year’s Eid-El-Mawlid, the APC boss charged Muslims and all Nigerians to emulate the spirit of brotherhood and oneness that Prophet Muhammad made the cornerstone of his religious beliefs and values He enjoined the people to live together in harmony and respect one another so that the Nigerian nation could continue to witness growth…
For the Niger Delta to develop, the right set of leaders should be elected while the enthronement of mediocrity by the Federal Government must stop, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has said. According to him, the advice became necessary because for too long, it appeared as if only the worst people in Nigeria found their way to power by hook or by crook. He said these in a statement ahead of the 4th anniversary of FirstNews, a publication establishment by him to protect rule of law, democracy and good governance. As the…
In the spirit of unity and celebration, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community in commemoration of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Governor Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said the significant occasion serves as a reminder of the values of love, compassion, and tolerance that are essential for harmonious living in a country as diverse as Nigeria. The Governor expressed the hope that this celebration will inspire all citizens to embrace the principles of peace and understanding, fostering a culture of respect among…
An online portal has been spreading a fake news about Abba son of a former Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Yusuf Bichi, that he was on the run after stealing his father’s $2m. Abba, who is a professional footballer based in Abuja and now searching for a prospective club in Germany, has debunked the fake news. The young lad in a podcast right inside the stadium in Germany said to his father that his club just lost a match and his father was heard consoling him. He then asked his father to speak with his coach,…
Nigerian troops have successfully neutralized a group of terrorists following exchanged of gunfire in Bassa village, Shiroro LGA of Niger State. The operation comes as part of ongoing efforts to secure vulnerable communities in the state facing threats from armed terrorists. A Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama made this disclosure in a post on his X handle on Sunday, 15 September, 2024. Makama disclosed that the gallant efforts of the troops prevented the attack on the community, resulting in the elimination of several insurgents. The security expert stated that the footage from the operation shows the…
Tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday, 14 September, 2024 as a hit-and-run driver killed an unidentified person at Onipanu Bus Stop, Fadeyi, along Funsho-Williams Avenue, Lagos. The incident was said to have happened around 8:15pm, and despite efforts to save his life, the victim died. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed that the victim died while receiving urgent medical treatment at the Trauma Centre in Gbagada. According to him, upon arriving at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team found that an adult male had been hit by a vehicle with an…
Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that an accident involving two vehicles at Zone 13 occurred on Saturday, 14 September, 2024 on Onitsha-Nteje-Awka road, killing two people. The Sector Commander of the corps, Mrs Joyce Alexander confirmed the accident to newsmen in Awka, the state capital on Saturday,15 September, 2024 saying that the accident could be attributed to brake failure and loss of control. Alexander said the accident involved an unidentified driver of a car marked UWN531AS and a driver identified as Sani Bappa with a tanker registered ADM619XA. “According to eyewitness, the brake…
Following the murder of a man identified as Sam Onobraekpeya, the Delta State Police Commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered the arrest of the interim Chairman of Adagbrasa Ugolo community in Okpe Local Government Area, Hon. Ejiro Eruteyan Eredajaye who is now at large. “The CP has directed that the suspect must be arrested and brought to justice,” the Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe said in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri. He said the deceased, who was a leader of the sand beach in the community, had an argument with the fleeing chairman over truck-load…