The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaffirming his commitment to the ruling party, describing his stance as a demonstration of integrity and party loyalty. In a statement by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party applauded the former President for swiftly disassociating himself from individuals attempting to link him with “nonplussed political choices.” The statement read in part, “The All Progressives Congress greets and commends former President Muhammadu Buhari for his solid reaffirmation of loyalty to our great party. In a statement of Thursday, March 13, 2025, the former President stated, ‘I…
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The 650,000 barrels per day capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery has bought its first cargo of Equatorial Guinea’s medium sweet, Ceiba crude. This is coming amid reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has supplied fresh cargoes of crude to the Dangote refinery. According to Argus Media, sources with knowledge of the matter said Dangote bought the 950,000 barrel cargo loading over April 12-13 from BP in the past week. The price levels of the deal were kept under wraps. Argus reports that most Ceiba exports typically go to China. Around 18,000 barrels per day were discharged there last…
Lagos State Government has concluded plans to shut and divert traffic for the emergency repairs of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS route), scheduled from Wednesday, March 19 19, to Monday, May 26, 2025. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Sunday. According to Osiyemi, during the repairs, the section of the road from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through Bonny Camp Bridge down to Independence Bridge will be closed to vehicular movement. Similarly, the Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge service lane inbound Independence Bridge will not be available for motorists. However, the service lane from Ahmadu…
By Hanna Ojelabi The English proverb says an apple day takes the doctor away from you. This ancient maxim is premised on the vital nutrients required for overall fitness and health benefits secreted in the fruit. Apple also helps one to develop the ability to better fight back diseases. Apple improves the immune system and help in battling against virus, bacteria and free radical, because it has low calorie, high fiber and high vitamins. Apple offers your health differs of benefits helping in combating fatigue, constipation, improving memory, preventing asthma attack, controlling weight and reducing cholesterol. There are green apples…
A yet-to-be-identified woman has died after jumping into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, saying it occurred around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront. According to Hundeyin, officers from the Marine Police stationed in the area responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. He stated that the woman’s body was later recovered at the UNILAG shore slipway. “An unidentified woman reportedly jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge into the water at the UNILAG waterfront on Thursday at…
A Nigerian woman, June Ashimola who was falsely declared dead has appeared in court via videolink from Nigeria to prevent a convicted fraudster from taking over her £350,000 United Kingdom, UK, home. Ashimola was reportedly deceased in February 2019 in her home country, leading to a protracted legal battle over her estate. However, she presented herself before High Court judge John Linwood to assert that she was alive and the victim of an elaborate scam. The court heard that Ashimola initiated legal proceedings after being wrongly declared dead, allowing Power of Attorney over her estate—primarily comprising a house—to be granted…
The Dangote Refinery has achieved a significant milestone by producing over 45 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily. This development marks a major boost to Nigeria’s petroleum industry, enhancing fuel availability and reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined products. The refinery, which is the largest in Africa and one of the biggest in the world, is expected to contribute significantly to stabilizing fuel prices and ensuring energy security. Experts believe that increased local production will help curb fuel scarcity, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Industry analysts also anticipate that the refinery’s full operation will lead to…
Seplat Energy Plc has announced the launch of a $650m senior notes offering due in 2030 as part of its broader debt refinancing strategy aimed at optimising its financial position and reducing debt costs. In a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday, the latest move comes as Seplat Energy seeks to repurchase its existing $650m 7.750 per cent senior notes due in April 2026, offering investors an opportunity to tender their holdings before the expiration deadline set for March 18, 2025. The indigenous energy company stated, “Seplat Energy Plc, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N2.1trillion linked to the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. The judge, Ayokunle Faji, gave the order on Thursday following an application filed on 25 June 2024 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC investigator David Jayeoba said in affidavit filed in support of the application that the funds, suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, were traced to Donatone Limited’s account with Titan Trust Bank, Jayeoba explained that investigations revealed the funds were initially placed in interest-yielding accounts, laundered through a foreign…
Lagos State has officially taken control of its electricity market following the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), in a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s electricity sector. The formal announcement was made during a landmark event held at NERC’s headquarters in Abuja, attended by Biodun Ogunleye, commissioner for energy and mineral resources of Lagos State. This historic decision aligns with the Electricity Act 2023 and the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which empower states to regulate intrastate electricity markets. With this transfer, Lagos becomes one…