The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has highlighted that the Nigeria-based Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is set to disrupt Europe’s oil and gas market, particularly affecting the Northwest Europe (NWE) Gasoil sector. In its June 2024 Oil Market Report, OPEC identified the Dangote Refinery as a major new supplier […]
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Governor Mohammed Criticizes Federal Government Over Hunger and Poverty Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sharply criticized the federal government for its failure to address widespread hunger, anger, and poverty in Nigeria. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Bauchi State LGA election campaign organized by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he urged the federal government to cease making excuses and find effective solutions […]
Nwosu-Igbo and Eromosele Promoted to General Managers at FAAN
Mrs. Ijeoma Nwosu-Igbo and Mrs. Christabel Eromosele have been promoted to General Managers at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Nwosu-Igbo will oversee the Public Affairs Department, while Eromosele will manage Protocol and Passages. The appointments, effective June 2024, follow their successful completion of management promotion exams. Nwosu-Igbo, who has been with FAAN since […]
Charly Boy Slams APC: “You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have”
Nigerian artist Charly Boy has criticized the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), claiming they have no real intention of addressing the country’s issues. On August 7, 2024, he shared a video on Instagram featuring Nollywood star Kenneth Okonkwo’s recent interview on Channels Television, where Okonkwo criticized the government’s handling of fuel prices and economic hardship. […]
Nigerian Immigration Officer Suspended for Soliciting Bribe from Traveller
The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II, Okpravero Ufuoma, for allegedly seeking a bribe from a traveller. NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, announced the suspension in a statement by Service Public Relations Officer Kenneth Udo on Thursday in Abuja. Nandap condemned the officer’s actions, which were captured in a viral video, […]
Israel Revokes Diplomatic Status of Norwegian Envoys Amid Gaza Conflict
Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the Palestinian Authority, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday. Katz cited Oslo’s “anti-Israel behaviour” since the Gaza war began in October as the reason for this move. Katz stated, “I ordered the termination of any representation on behalf of the […]
NLC Demands Policy Reversal, Condemns Government’s Response to Protests
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the Federal Government’s handling of the #EndBadGovernance protests and called for an immediate reversal of policies causing economic hardship. During an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the NEC criticized the government’s violent response to the peaceful protests, which began on August 1, 2024, […]
Army Arrests Soldier for Killing Protester in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier for the fatal shooting of a protester in Zaria, Kaduna State. According to Army Spokesman Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the incident occurred as the soldier attempted to disperse a crowd during a protest. The soldier, whose name has not been disclosed, fired a warning shot that led to […]
Presidency Clarifies Viral Video of President Tinubu as Old Footage
The presidency has confirmed that a video of President Bola Tinubu addressing Nigerians, which went viral on Wednesday, is an old recording. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, clarified on his X account that the video in question is from a broadcast made last year. Onanuga noted that President Tinubu […]
Egypt Orders Airlines to Steer Clear of Iranian Airspace Amid Tensions
Egypt has directed its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace for a three-hour period early Thursday due to heightened tensions following recent escalations with Israel. The notice, effective from 01:00 to 04:00 GMT, prohibits flights over Tehran and reflects concerns over potential Iranian military actions. The heightened alert follows the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, […]