Author: Lilian Azuh

Ghana was thrown into a national mourning situation yesterday following the death of eight top government officials, including the defense minister, the national vice chairman of the ruling party, and other prominent members of President John Mahama’s cabinet. They were on their way to a function when their helicopter went missing, only to be reported as crashed a few moments later, killing everyone on board. The deaths no doubt threw the ruling government and the nation as a whole into distraught as many reports claimed President Mahama was initially billed to be part of the crew but sent representatives to…

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(VOL 3, NO 233) CLASSIC FASHION STYLES Make a bold statement in a RED DRESS! Beautiful and luxurious red dresses with detailed designs. Perfect for all occasions. #REDFASHIONSTYLES FEATHERS DRESS MAXI GOWN SQUARE NECKLINE DRESS CARIBEAN DRESS ONE-SHOULDER DRESS LONG-SLEEVED PUFF DRESS HEMS DRESS SLEEVELESS GOWN FITTED GOWN

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, reassuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. In an official statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management categorically denied claims that truck loading has been suspended or that production has been interrupted. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities” the statement reads. The refinery also clarified that the intermittent sale of Residual Catalytic Oil (RCO) is…

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In a show of solidarity and political mobilization, prominent political figures, including Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, have rallied support for Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu as he gears up for the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial elections in the state. The event, held at the Nnewi Triangle and Aguata Local Government Headquarters respectively, saw a large turnout of supporters, community leaders, and well-wishers who came together to endorse Nwachukwu’s candidacy. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, stated that Governor Soludo, known for his developmental initiatives and commitment to the region, spoke passionately about the importance of having…

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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, felicitates with the distinguished Senator and former Governor, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, CON, as he celebrates his birthday today. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo, in his congratulatory remarks, lauded Senator Ngige, a medical doctor turned politician, as a leader who rendered good services to Anambra State and Nigeria through his various roles in public service. He served as Governor of Anambra State from May 2003 to March 2006, during which he initiated development programmes that benefited the people of Anambra State Thus, Governor Soludo…

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FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclusive economic development across both continents. As a legacy institution with over 131 years of leadership in financial services, FirstBank’s sponsorship highlights its commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration, financial inclusion, and forward-thinking innovation in the global fintech landscape.…

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Nigeria’s industrial capacity is set for a significant lift as Inner Galaxy Steel Company, a major player in the domestic steel sector, announced a $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement came during an official visit by the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe to Inner Galaxy’s flagship facility in Abia State on 30 July 2025. Currently producing about 600,000 metric tons annually, the company believes operational enhancements could lift capacity at the Abia site to 1 MMT per…

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