The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused vested interests in the oil and gas sector of working to undermine its operations, particularly its planned deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution. The company, in an advertorial published on Sunday, insisted that its decision to begin direct supply of petrol across the country on September…
The loyalists of the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed the 2027 presidential ticket threat by the factional National Publicity Secretary of the party, Abayomi Arabambi. Naija News reports that Arabambi, during an interview with Channels Television, said that the party would move into 2027 without Peter Obi. He argued that the momentum enjoyed…
When Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, tied the knot with Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, many in Nigeria’s elite circles questioned why one of the nation’s most prominent families would give their daughter’s hand to a musician. But at the couple’s white wedding in Iceland, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, provided an answer…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking transfer to the National Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Naija News reports that the motion, filed by his lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), is anchored on claims that Kanu’s…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a list of state chairmen for the party. The ADC, in a statement made available to Naija News on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the widely circulated list is fake. He urged members of the public to disregard…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three other Nigerian accomplices in connection with the interception of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol (200mg/225mg) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Naija News reports that NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi,…
A U.S. federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, on Saturday criticised the administration of President Donald Trump for allegedly attempting to bypass immigration laws by deporting Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana. Chutkan, sitting in Washington, D.C., said the move appeared to be an “end run” around U.S. legal safeguards against sending migrants to countries where they face persecution….
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged Nigerians to repose confidence in a political party that would change Nigeria for the better and ensure freedom and prosperity for all. Naija News reports that Frank appealed in a statement issued on Sunday, while commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for…
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, while speaking during the Sunday visit, said his purpose was to congratulate Ladoja as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said, “My visit is to…
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has expressed displeasure over the continued face-off between Dangote Refinery and labour unions in the sector, including NUPENG, PENGASSAN, DAPMAN, IPMAN and informal actors in the oil industry. Naija News reports that the former Voice of Nigeria, VON, Director General, while speaking with journalists in Abuja…
