Britain’s former deputy prime minister, John Prescott, who served under Tony Blair and with him helped transform the country’s Labour party, has died at 86, his family said on Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away yesterday (Wednesday) at the age of … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recommenced the purchase of crude oil from the United States in its ongoing efforts to ramp up oil production and enhance its refining capacity. The new purchase comes after a three-month hiatus in purchasing crude from foreign countries, focusing instead on domestic supply. A report by Bloomberg on Wednesday … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the pressing issues of insecurity, education, and economic development in northern Nigeria. Specifically, the ACF urged the President to review and reassess his administration’s economic policies to ensure they have a human face, given the current hardship Nigerians … Read more
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers in the State. The SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran who made this known in Ibadan, explained that the list was duly approved by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde. He … Read more
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed a monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The attack occurred on Monday, in the Farin-Kasa area of Chukun Local Government Area, Kaduna State when the operatives were inspecting the National Grid installation in Shiroro, Niger State. Disclosing this in a statement, NSCDC spokesperson, … Read more
World leaders have embraced Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative spearheaded by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the 19th Group of 20 (G20) Summit, which rounded off last night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s commercial capital. “This bold and visionary step underscores Brazil’s leadership in addressing one of the … Read more
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has hailed late Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s greatest striker ever, despite being on course to break the former Olympiakos forward’s goalscoring record. Osimhen, who recently equalled Segun Odegbami as Nigeria’s joint second-highest goalscorer with 23 goals after netting in the 1-1 draw against Benin Republic last Thursday, … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun the export of refined petroleum products to neighbouring West African countries, a sign to traders that the mega-refinery’s operations could soon potentially shake up regional fuel markets. A report by Bloomberg on Tuesday, quoting data sourced from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, a port report, and ship-tracking platform, said … Read more
No fewer than 25 persons have been confirmed dead as a result of a Gastroenteritis outbreak, otherwise known as Cholera, in three Local Government Areas of the state out of a total of 1,160 cases recorded in the state. The state Commissioner of Health, Asabe Balarabe, disclosed this on Monday while speaking to newsmen. … Read more
The second edition of the “Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill” culinary event, scheduled for December 1, 2024, at the Recreation Club in Eleyele, Ibadan, is anticipated to attract over 10,000 food lovers alongside local and international chefs. The Chief Executive Officer of Chef Wendy’s Kitchen and Convener of Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill, Chef Chinwendu Festus … Read more