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Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom from the DSS detention. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) released former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore shortly after he was picked up. The Activist was arrested by operatives of the secret police at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, shortly after his arrival. On Saturday, the activist had raised an alarm over a plot by security agencies to pick him up and frame him. Sowore had said, “Yeah! All around in my home town, they’re tryin’ to track me down, yeah! They say they want…
300 NNPCL trucks have arrived at Dangote Refinery for petrol loading. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that over 300 trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are at the Dangote refinery at the moment in preparation for the scheduled petrol loading on Sunday. The spokesperson for the NNPC, Olufemi Soneye confirmed this in a video on his X handle on Saturday. According to him, as of Saturday afternoon, NNPCL had deployed over 100 trucks, with hundreds more en route.Earlier, the Presidential Committee on the Sale of crude oil and Refined Product announced that loading of the first batch of petrol from the…
Chelsea winger, Jadon Sancho has aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United and former manager, Erik ten Hag after he was named Player of the Match for his performances against Bournemouth. Sancho, 24, spoke of how ‘happy’ he was to play and to instantly feel ‘comfortable’ at Chelsea, perhaps a dig at United and Ten Hag. The England international made a surprise transfer to Chelsea on loan from Manchester United on deadline day after three nightmare years at Old Trafford. He provided the assist for Christopher Nkunku’s goal against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. “It’s amazing to make my debut…
Remo Stars claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the South West derby in Ikenne on Saturday. Debutant Shuaib Ibrahim scored the winning goal in the seventh minute. Ibrahim met a lofted ball from Ifeanyi Anaemena and slotted the ball home after dribbling past a defender. Remo Stars had other chances to double their lead but were let down by their poor finishing. The Ikenne club extended their winning run to two games. The defeat was Sunshine Stars’ first in the 2024/25 season.
FG has announced the official date to start lifting Dangote Petrol. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products has announced that loading of the first batch of petrol from the Dangote Refinery will commence on Sunday, September 15. A member of the committee and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday. Briefing journalists, the FIRS boss said that from October 1, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will commence the supply of about 385kbpd of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery to be paid…
Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML, has praised veteran singer, Wande Coal for his impact on his career. The ‘Peru’ crooner said he “becomes a child” whenever he is around Wande Coal. He described his first meeting with Wande Coal as a dream come true. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Is This Seat Taken’ podcast, Fireboy said: “It was a dream at first meeting Wande Coal. I become a child when he is around. He is a legend. So that [meeting him] was a blessing and a surreal moment.” He reiterated that Wande Coal inspired him to do music. Fireboy…
Mercy Johnson has come under fire for campaigning for APC Candidate, Okpebholo in Edo State. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has come under fierce criticism on social media amid her public endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. In a video circulating on social media, the actress was seen campaigning for Okpebholo at a rally, calling on the crowd to support the APC candidate. In the video, she emphasized the need for change in Edo State, pointing to the lack of basic amenities such as electricity, water, healthcare and security. “Are…
Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) held the second edition of its annual Media Roundtable event, centred around the theme: “Beyond Critique: The Importance of Constructive Media Engagement in Governance and Nation-Building.” The event brought together prominent media leaders, practitioners, students, academics, and various media stakeholders. In his welcome address, Dr Peter Bamkole, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin) of Pan-Atlantic University, set the tone for the day’s conversations by emphasising the power of truthful and transparent reporting. “What you see, say, and write must be truthful, transparent, and reliable. Speaking the truth will change the narrative and promote constructive engagement instead of blind criticism,” Dr Bamkole stated. The…
FG has set up a committee for minimum wage implementation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to examine the necessary adjustments in salaries related to the minimum wage of 70,000. The Committee is chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and comprises 16 members made up of 8 members each, from the Federal Government and the Trade Union sides. The Committee is to negotiate and agree on the consequential salary adjustments arising from the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024. See the circular below: Recall that the Federal government had in May agreed with labour unions…
IPMAN has given a fresh condition to buy petrol from Dangote Refinery.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria ( IPMAN) has expressed readiness to buy Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from Dangote Refinery, provided the price is lower than what is currently available to them. The Nigeria news platform understands that IPMAN president, Abubakar Maigandi, said his members are ready to patronize Dangote fuel but are currently not aware of the price of petrol from the refinery.He outlined that they would be having a meeting with Dangote Refinery, adding that they have no reason to boycott…