Senate image On Thursday, The Senate Minority Caucus clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before the leadership passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. The clarification came barely 24 hours after the upper chamber came under fire on Wednesday following reports that lawmakers rejected proposals for the electronic transmission of election results and a 10-year ban on vote-buyers and other electoral offenders. Shortly after the report went viral, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed the claims as misleading. Akpabio also maintained that lawmakers retained electronic transmission as provided under the…
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Image of terrorists Christian worshippers abducted from three churches in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State, have recounted harrowing experiences of hunger, beatings and strict confinement during their time in captivity. The 172 freed worshippers, who were abducted on January 18 from three churches during Sunday services, spoke on Thursday when they were received by Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, at the government house.While 83 victims escaped captivity and returned home on Sunday, the remaining 89 hostages were released in the early hours of Thursday.Some of the victims who spoke to journalists said they were fed once or twice…
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Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving literacy among everyday learners across Africa and beyond. The new identity signals a renewed commitment to building an inclusive, creator-driven learning ecosystem that equips individuals with practical, relevant skills for today’s economy. Positioned as a creator-economy engine, Hallos brings together education, entertainment, and commerce within a single digital platform. It integrates live classes hosted by creators, social commerce and merchandising, podcast-driven learning, and quiz-based gamification. This blended approach is designed to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price stability and consumer welfare. The refinery said its position is anchored on sustained investments in critical infrastructure, including a world class gantry facility with 91 loading bays capable of loading up to 2,900 tankers daily. Operating on a 24-hour basis, the facility can evacuate over 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit PMS, 14 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and other refined products each day. While the refinery remains…
L-R: Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc; Fatima Murtala Muhammed, Daugther of the Late Gen. Murtala Muhammed; Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF); Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Former Minister of External Affairs and Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) at MMF/NIIA Strategic Policy Workshop organised in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the death of Gen. Murtala Muhammed yesterday in Lagos. African leaders have been urged to protect their sovereign autonomy, with warnings that failure to do so could leave the continent perpetually dependent despite its vast natural endowments. This admonition was given…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has been awarded the highest level of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The company achieved Security and Safety status under the NCS AEO programme, a certification valid for five years that recognises its compliance with trade regulations, supply chain security requirements, and global best practices. The certification followed a rigorous evaluation process, including detailed customs audits and on-site operational assessments. Out of 391 applications received nationwide, only 35 companies were granted full certification, with even fewer achieving the Security and Safety status. Highlighting the significance of this milestone at the recent…
L-R: David Solarin, Director, Water Regulatory Enforcement and Advocacy, Ogun State Ministry of Environment; Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, Rite Foods Limited; Olumide Idowu, Clean Energy Advocate; Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos State; Dumebi Azubuike, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Expert; Barong Asiodu, General Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Rite Foods Limited; and Olufemi Ajileye, General Manager, Rite Foods Limited; during the stakeholders’ forum on the International Day of Clean Energy organised by Rite Foods Limited, at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, on Friday, 30th January 2026.…
… Reaffirms Commitment to Delivering Euro‑Standard Fuel to Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of global refinery operations. As a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale merchant refinery, DPRP refines crude oil and processes intermediate feedstocks into premium petroleum products and petrochemicals that meet the highest international standards. Speaking during a media briefing at the refinery, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, David Bird, explained that processing intermediate or semi‑processed materials is a standard practice within the global refining industry. He clarified…