By Ayomide Otitoju LAGOS, July 14 (Reuters) – Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) now holds only a 7.2% stake in the refinery, down from the initial 20%. Speaking to journalists in Lagos State on Sunday, Dangote explained that the reduction resulted from NNPC’s failure to…
In its judgment on Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay funds directly to local council area accounts, describing the action of state governors holding onto local government funds as unconstitutional. However, in a video post, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde urged Nigerians to focus on addressing hunger in the country rather…
The incident, which occurred on Friday night around 11 pm, has raised concerns about the security and safety of the historic palace. According to palace sources, the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, and locked it, causing significant damage to the throne, air conditioners, and other valuable items. Despite the severity of the…
As he commenced his visit to Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed reporters at Shannon Airport, stating, “It’s a mistake. I think the United States has given a lot of support to Ukrainians. We can forget some mistakes, I think so.” Zelensky is set to meet Irish leader Simon Harris at the airport later on…
Krejcikova, the 31st seed, triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim the 2024 All England Club title, adding to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who passed away from cancer in 2017, won the Wimbledon title. “Before she passed away, she told me to go and win…
Meta announced that former President Donald Trump, as the Republican Party nominee, will no longer face heightened suspension penalties on Facebook and Instagram. Trump’s accounts were suspended indefinitely following the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, where it was determined he had praised individuals engaged in violence. In February 2023, his accounts were…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has ordered the immediate closure of a school in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, following the collapse of a building that killed 22 people and injured 132 others. The collapse occurred while students were in class on Friday. Governor Mutfwang, who visited the scene, emphasized the need…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on her 76th birthday. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu praised Mrs. Adeboye for her wisdom and strength, calling her a guiding light for…
As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leaders from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of those affected by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to optimize WHO operations in Chad, Sudan, and…
