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FG Donates 20 Trucks of Rice to 36 State, FCT amid hardship
The Federal Government has made a significant move to address the growing concern of food shortages in the country by donating 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of … Continue Reading
FG Seeks $50 Million Funding from World Bank to Boost Power Sector
The Nigerian government has sought the assistance of the World Bank to provide funding worth $50 million to support state governments in the installation of solar plant pilots and infrastructure upgrades. The funding is aimed at driving the country’s power … Continue Reading
Travel Ban Lifted: UAE Resumes Visa Issuance to Nigerian Citizens
The Nigerian government has announced that it has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resume the issuance of visas to Nigerian passport holders. According to sources, the agreement took effect from July 15th.
The agreement comes … Continue Reading
police nab serial killer suspect over 9 dismembered female bodies
A chilling discovery of nine mutilated female bodies in a Nairobi rubbish dump has sent shockwaves across Kenya, with police confirming the arrest of a prime suspect believed to be a serial killer. The grim find has left the nation … Continue Reading
Why LG autonomy cannot work – ekiti former Governor, Fayose
Ekiti State Former Governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment granting local governments the right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account. However, he believes that this autonomy will be hindered by … Continue Reading
Dangote Refinery: why NNPC’s Stake Reduced from 20% to 7.2%
The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) no longer owns a 20% stake in the refinery. According to Dangote, the corporation had been expected to settle its outstanding balance … Continue Reading
Dangote Refinery to Start Producing Petrol in August, Crude Supply Issues Resolved
The Dangote Refinery, Nigeria’s largest oil refinery, is set to start producing petrol by August 2024 after resolving its crude oil supply issues, its president, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced.
The refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in … Continue Reading
Tragedy in Nairobi: 8 dismembered Female Bodies Recovered from Dumpsite
A shocking discovery has been made in a Nairobi slum, with eight female bodies recovered from a dumpsite. The bodies were found in various states of decomposition and dismembered, sparking widespread outrage and concern.
According to Kenya’s acting police chief, … Continue Reading
Reports: Dangote refinery to import crude oil from Brazil
In a move that will significantly impact Nigeria’s energy landscape, Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to import a cargo of Brazilian crude oil. According to Bloomberg, the refinery will receive a shipment of one million barrels of Tupi crude from … Continue Reading
[PHOTOS] Rudeboy surprises wife, Ivy Ifeoma with Range Rover SUV as push gift
Rudeboy of the popular Nigerian music duo, Psquare, has showered his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, with a surprise gift in celebration of their new baby. The talented singer took to his Instagram stories to share a photo of a brand … Continue Reading