Month: September 2024

David Mark mourns General Tete ……Describes him as dependable, faithful ally

Abubakar Yusuf

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has lamented over the death of former Defence attaché to Nigeria Embassy in China, Brigadier General B.B. Tete .   General Tete was Senator Mark’s Adviser on Special Duties during his tenure as President of the Senate of Nigeria.   Gen Tete reportedly died after a brief illness at Nigerian Army Hospital in Kaduna last week.   Senator Mark in a condolence message to the family of Tete described him as a detribalised , dependable and faithful ally who promoted peace and…

NNPC announces prices of Dangote petrol for different states in Nigeria (Full List)

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced prices of Dangote petrol for its retail stations across different states in Nigeria In a social media post on Monday, the NNPC said the estimated pump price is based on prices set by the Dangote refinery for its petroleum products.   According to the price map shared by the NNPC, residents in the northern part of Nigeria will pay more for the product while those in Lagos will pay less.   – The company reassured Nigerians that in the event of…

Dangote’s Translucent Beginning, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

It appears the over two decades of suffering by Nigerians to access petroleum products which the country is one of the major producers have just started with Dangote’s monopoly of all facets of our national life,w and the pretences of bringing to an end many years of scarcity and energy crisis in the country.   Nigeria should not contemplate cutting off importation of the products inspite of the shady deals surrounding the exercise and favouritism prevalent in the system over the decades.   The lack of transparency displayed by Dangote…

Monday Lines : ‘I am Here to Plunder’ By Lasisi Olagunju

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I always wonder why it appears difficult for President Bola Tinubu to defeat banditry in Nigeria. The president’s most popular chieftaincy title is Jagaban Borgu. Jagaba means chief warrior in Hausa – one of the two dominant languages in Borgu of Niger State. It would translate to either Balogun or Aare Ona Kakanfo in Yoruba. There was a time in the 19th century when plundering was ‘trade’ where the president got his Jagaba title. They called banditry ‘swadibu’ and the bandits themselves ‘swadio’, a psychedelic term which means “somebody who…

NASRDA DG,Adepoju celebrates Prophet Muhammad’s Birth, urges Nigerians to Pray for Leaders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The DG/CE, National Space Research and Development Agency NASRDA ,Dr. Matthew Olumide ADEPOJU, FGEOSON, FISS, FCIMCN,has joined millions of Muslims in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate the joyous occasion of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Director General in a statement he personally signed said; “May the teachings of the Holy Prophet inspire us to embrace peace, unity, and compassion. May his exemplary qualities guide us in our pursuit of excellence and service to humanity. “As we reflect on the significance of…

EID EL MAULUD: NOA congratulates Muslims,urges sober reflection, prayers for Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the Muslim ummah joined their global counterparts to mark Eid el Maulud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to use the celebration for sober reflection and prayers for the nation as the Present administration navigate through the economic challenges to deliver on the renewed hope agenda for the development of the country. Director General of NOA, Mall. Lanre Issa- Onilu made the call in a message of felicitation to the Muslim faithful, noted that Nigeria was in dire need of citizens and leadership that will exemplify…

BREAKING: Dangote sells fuel at N898 per litre,as NNPC begins lifting petrol from refinery

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that Dangote Refinery sold fuel to them at N898 per litre.   Recall that the NNPCL began loading on Sunday, after moving about 300 trucks to the 650,000 capacity refinery in Lagos.   But their spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, has now clarified the price at which they bought it.   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that Dangote Refinery sold fuel to them at N898 per litre.   NNPCL began loading on Sunday, after moving about 300 trucks to…

Eid-el- Maulud: Speaker Abbas asks Muslims to Pray for Nigeria, seek divine intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, which mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).   The Speaker called for prayers for Nigeria and its political, religious, and traditional leaders, especially by Islamic faithful, noted that the country needed divine intervention in its affairs at this critical stage of national life.   Describing Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as an embodiment of peace and unity, Speaker Abbas urged the Muslims to imbibe his teachings, which are about godliness, obedience to authorities,…

NCoS confirms 281 inmates escape from Borno prison

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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that 281 inmates are missing following the flood in Borno State.   Recall that it was reported that scores of inmates escaped from the Maiduguri correctional facility on Tuesday following the flood that damaged the building. The floods, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, after heavy rainfall, have submerged large parts of the city, displacing over a million people and resulting in at least 30 deaths.   The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been actively involved in rescue operations, saving…

Eid-el Maulud: President Tinubu congratulates muslims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill and congratulations to Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.   The President urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings.   “As we mark the Maulud, we should all reflect on the life lived by Prophet Muhammad, exemplified by purity, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion. We must endeavour to imbibe those virtues,” he said.   Tinubu also urged the…