Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reached an agreement with oil marketers under the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to allow them to lift Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from NNPCL depots at a reduced price. This was after a meeting facilitated by the Director General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi. This decision follows tension caused by high loading costs, which led IPMAN to threaten a nationwide strike. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has also committed to issuing import and off-taker licenses to enable marketers to either directly import fuel…

Breast cancer symptoms can vary from person to person, and some may not experience noticeable signs at all. It is important to discuss it as today, Sunday, October 13 is the Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The most common symptom is a persistent new lump in the breast or armpit. Other signs include: Early Signs of Breast Cancer Many individuals may not notice any symptoms initially, and different types of breast cancer can present with varying signs. However, some common early symptoms of breast cancer include: Breast lumps A lump is often the first noticeable symptom of breast cancer. Typically,…

Dangote Refinery is set to commence crude oil production amid ongoing feedstock challenges, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Production will begin at two upstream projects located in the Niger Delta, specifically in Oil Mining Leases 71 and 72, with an initial output of 20,000 barrels per day (b/d). This volume is expected to increase further in the first quarter of 2025. The development marks a significant step for the Nigerian oil firm as it expands its operations, despite difficulties in securing adequate feedstock. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to withdraw UN peacekeepers from southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using them as human shields. This comes after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) refused to withdraw from the border area despite five of its members being injured during recent clashes. In a video statement, Netanyahu emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, “Get the UNIFIL forces out of harm’s way… It should be done right now, immediately.” He added that Israeli forces had requested the peacekeepers’ withdrawal multiple times but were met with refusal,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon Peter, a Thailand returnee, for attempting to smuggle 13.30kg of heroin worth over ₦3.192 billion through Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 29-year-old, a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, was apprehended on 7th October 2024 while trying to reroute his luggage containing the drugs. According to the NDLEA’s statement, the heroin was concealed in six backpacks, which were packed in two large suitcases. Oguejiofor’s plan to smuggle the drugs included stopping in Doha, Qatar, and rerouting his luggage to Accra, Ghana, before attempting…

A ₦40 daily tax has been imposed on corpses in mortuaries in Enugu State. However the government claimed the act is not aimed at generating revenue but is in line with the state’s Mortuary Tax Law, which has been in place for years. According to the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Emmanuel Nnamani, the tax is paid by mortuary owners, not the families of the deceased, and is meant to discourage prolonged storage of bodies in mortuaries. Nnamani explained that the tax is ₦40 per day, not ₦40,000, and if a body remains in the…

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned that the price of a crate of eggs, currently selling for ₦5,500 – ₦6,000, may soon rise to ₦10,000 due to inflation, forex scarcity, and the removal of fuel subsidies. These factors have significantly increased transportation and feed costs, impacting poultry production. At a press conference marking World Egg Day in Abuja, PAN’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secretary, Musa Hakeem, called for a state of emergency in the egg production sector to prevent further price hikes, which could worsen Nigeria’s already low protein consumption. He criticized the lack of government support for…

His Imperial Majesty, Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Adéyẹyè Ògúnwùsì, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Thursday, marking his 50th birthday celebration. The event also included the commissioning of a 2.7km road and a hostel, both named after the First Lady, in recognition of her contributions. Speaking at the unveiling, the Ọọ̀ni highlighted the significance of the statue and projects, describing them as tributes to Oluremi Tinubu’s virtues as a teacher, mother, and leader. “The 2.7-kilometer road, now called Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, symbolizes the many paths she has opened for youth, women,…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State announced on Saturday that workers in the state’s service will receive the newly established ₦70,000 minimum wage, with pensioners also benefiting from consequential adjustments to their pensions. The announcement was made during the 2024 Pensioners’ Day in Ado Ekiti, which kicked off activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. Oyebanji emphasized that the minimum wage is now a legal requirement for all states and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the well-being of the people. During the event, the governor distributed ₦3.5 billion in cheques to 829 pensioners who retired between 2014 and…

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, advocating for the creation of a Yoruba nation. The petition, presented on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, seeks the intervention of the UK government in their campaign to establish a country predominantly for the indigenous Yoruba people. Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, confirmed the submission on his X page, noting that it was delivered to 10 Downing Street on Monday at 14:00 hrs. Igboho has been a prominent figure in the Yoruba Nation agitation, and there have been past…