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The Situation Room on Energy Sustainability, a coalition of civil society organizations, has commended the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the resumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production in Nigeria for the first time in almost three decades. In a statement signed by Dr. Ikenna Nnaji, the group described the milestone achievement as a testament to Dangote’s visionary leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. The Dangote refinery, with a capacity to produce 650,000 barrels per day, is expected to significantly reduce fuel scarcity, leading to lower prices and increased economic activity, which will improve…
In preparation for full participation in the forth coming Local Government elections in Ogun State, the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, 3rd September commenced screening of aspirants for the positions of Councillors and Chairmen of the respective Local Government areas. Hundreds of aspirants from the 236 Wards and 20 Local Governments of Ogun State obtained the party’s Nomination forms and were screened for eligibility to contest in the Local Government Elections coming up in November. Among the aspirants screened at the Party Secretariat in Abeokuta was the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Chief Wale Adedayo who is recontesting…
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In a landmark decision, the Incorporated Trustees of Computer Village Market Traders and Stakeholders Joint Management have successfully obtained a court order against Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu Ojo. The court has issued a cease and desist letter, restricting her from further interference and alleged extortion activities within the Computer Village Market. The letter, dated August 28, 2024, was formally drafted on behalf of the market’s stakeholders by Falana & Falana Chambers. It addresses multiple breaches of rights and interference in the market’s affairs, including the instigation of thugs and unauthorized collection of levies. The stakeholders, comprising various associations such as…
A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed reservations about the inability of BUA Cement to keep to its promise of reducing the price of cement in the country. This is coming on the heels of the statement credited to the Chairman of BUA Cement, Abdul Samad Rabiu, where he stated that cement dealers frustrated his company’s plan to sell cement at N3,500 per bag to Nigerians. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the company in Abuja, Rabiu said that while his company sold over a million tons of cement to dealers at N3, 500, per bag, with the intention…
The Open Hands Amazing Charitable Organization says it is taking its ‘hope’ train to Lagos for life changing interventions for the people in and around the state. Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Magdalene Nwaka Agada, President and Founder of the charitable organization disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday from her base in the United States. She said the event will take place Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Saint Michael Catholic Church Demuri street KETU The philanthropic health train is the brainchild of Dr. Mrs Nwaka Agada, with the support of Dr. Mrs Josephine Nneka Ewere, and Chief Dr. Aloysius Arinzechukwuemeka Agada, who…
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Abeokuta – As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares to hold its Congress on Saturday, tomorrow, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain and leader of the party in Ogun State, has issued a stern warning to potential trouble makers. He stated that anyone attempting to disrupt the Congress would face the full force of the law, with law enforcement agencies on hand to arrest and prosecute offenders. Sowunmi made this declaration during a courtesy visit by Chief Toyin Amuzu, TA, at his Abeokuta residence. He appealed to party members to conduct themselves peacefully and allow the Congress to proceed without any…
An Ogun State chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Akintunde Armstrong has debunked report that he is imposing councilorship candidates for Iperu Ward 3 and 5 in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Armstrong has also denied ever saying that he would buy the two wards over with a staggering sum of $80,000 to ensure his two loyalists pick the councilorship tickets for the two Wards. He said that all of these are best described as “the ranting of rudderless opposition to tarnish my image, misinform the public and score cheap political points”. The Iperu Remo born politician disclosed…
The Concerned Muslim Youths in Nigeria (CMYN), supporters of Bashir Hadejia, have called for the arrest of Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal over their alleged links to the suspected criminal. The group condemned the arrest of Hadejia by the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) over alleged treason and subversion against the state, describing it as a clear case of victimization and selective justice. In a statement signed by Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya, the youths demanded to know why Bashir Hadejia was being held in custody while those who instigated and funded him, including Badaru…