Oando Plc has denied allegations of owning shares in the Maltese company Ras Hansir Oil Terminal Limited, which purportedly operates an oil storage and blending facility. The energy company also denied importing dirty fuel into Nigeria through a Maltese company, Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Limited. The company said that neither it nor its executives have…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold a cumulative amount of US$148,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Forty-Eight Million United States Dollars) to Authorised Dealers in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) to provide liquidity to the Fx market. The transactions were conducted on July 22 and 23, 2024. Revealing this in Abuja on Friday, July 26,…
Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed heartfelt sorrow on the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, leader of the Ohaneze Ndigbo social-cultural group. In a press statement issued on his behalf by the head of the Fayemi Media Office in Abuja, Mallam…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Nigerian government to set a clear timeframe for addressing citizens’ grievances rather than merely attempting to suppress protests. Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, emphasized the need for decisive action on pressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, insecurity, and the erosion of…
The Senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed Ubah’s death on Saturday, but did not give details. However, a source told Daily Trust that the lawmaker had flown to United Kingdom for medicals. Daily Trust could not independently verify this as of the time of filing this report. Ubah…
The Ogun State Government has announced its plan to introduce electric motorcycles as part of the energy transition initiative of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. Africa Health Report gathered that the launching, slated for Wednesday next week, is the second phase of the administration’s e-mobility programme, following the launch of CNG- powered buses last year….
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 27-year-old man, Damilola Orelaja, and taken him into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Omu Ijebu area of the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest, the suspect is being held for interrogation and further investigation. According to the…
The National Assembly is taking steps to bolster the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) with the introduction of a new bill. According to Kayode Adegoke, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit at NIMC, the proposed legislation aims to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of the Identity Management System. Adegoke stated, “The…
At least 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in a mass trial held in Kainji, Niger State. The trial, known as Giwa Project Kanji Phase Five, took place over two days and resulted in convictions for charges related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and International Criminal Court criminality. Attorney-General of the Federation and…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, revealed that his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months before his birth by Mrs Benice Obasanjo The former president attributed the delay in his birth to the influence of some witches and wizards who gave his mother a tough time before God’s intervention. According to a statement issued…
