Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a major direct distribution strategy, providing free petrol delivery to six select states across Nigeria. In a statement via its X handle on Wednesday, the $20 billion refinery indicated that the free delivery scheme will start in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja and Delta. It added that the scheme …
A heated argument broke out in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the Green Chamber over a recent circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation. The controversy began when the member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State, Benedict …
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has expressed concerns over his safety, saying that with the way the government is going, he is not sure of being alive to contest the 2027 general election. Obi stated that because of his political stance, he has been an object of attack, which …
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and currently serving their first term have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, declaring support for the continuation of his Renewed Hope agenda beyond the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the governors …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned individuals, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, stressing that it remains legal tender and that violators risk sanctions. The apex bank issued the warning in a statement released on Wednesday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali. Its warning follows reports …
The Federal Government’s scheduled evacuation of 270 stranded Nigerians from South Africa has been delayed due to a fault detected in the Air Peace aircraft designated for the operation. According to Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pre-flight safety checks in Johannesburg revealed cracks on the cockpit windscreen of the aircraft. …
The Works Minister says the Coastal Highway is not responsible for Lagos flooding Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Lagos residents to stop dumping refuse in drainage channels, insisting that it contributes significantly to flooding in parts of the state. The minister firmly denied that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for the …
The political camp of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has suffered another setback following the defection of the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sa'idu Umar, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Umar, a former Commissioner for Finance and Secretary to the Sokoto State Government under the Tambuwal administration, formally joined …
The Senate has said it will not investigate the controversy surrounding the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) unless a formal petition is submitted for legislative consideration. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, stated this while briefing journalists after Tuesday's plenary, saying the upper chamber had not received any petition from the parties involved or any …
Dangote Cement Plc has secured an upgrade to its long-term credit rating from AA to AA+ following its strong financial performance in 2025. DataPro announced the upgrade in a statement released on Tuesday, citing Dangote Cement's resilient earnings, solid financial position and market leadership despite challenging economic conditions. While affirming the cement manufacturer's short-term rating …
