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Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, says the real benefit Dangote Refinery brings is that associated by-products Nigeria left in ‘Malta’ will now be captured locally. Aja described Dangote Refinery as the biggest game changer in Nigeria since the emergence of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, the financial expert noted that while Dangote Refinery saves the country the transportation associated cost previously paid in dollars to bring crude to Nigeria, insurance, interest and other costs still remain. Speaking further, Aja said Nigerians shouldn’t expect the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, bill…

A mob of enraged youths on Tuesday brutally killed and set ablaze an unidentified man for allegedly attempting to steal a motorcycle in Ilisan Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. The deceased was reportedly part of a two-man gang that attacked a motorcyclist of Hausa origin, intending to flee with his motorcycle.  The situation escalated when the mob caught up with one of the suspects, beat him to death, and then set his body on fire.  The other suspect, who was allegedly dressed in army uniform, managed to escape after being severely stabbed and sought refuge in a…

The Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it has secured the conviction of no fewer than 39 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The commission noted that it secured the conviction and sentence of the 39 internet fraudsters from Justices O.S. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo and Ladiran Akintola, all of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan. Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST. Oyewale in the statement noted that the commission secured the convictions through EFCC Ibadan Zonal Directorate. He said that the…

The founder and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie has berated the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, over his recent actions against the leadership of the party under Chief Edozie Njoku. Okorie, who is currently Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, of the party, noted that Njoku as National Chairman has repeatedly offered Soludo extended latitude to halt his alleged continued sponsorship of crisis in APGA. Soludo, who is the only governor elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has refused to recognise Njoku as the party’s national chairman.…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the ongoing persecution of investigative journalists by the Nigerian government. HURIWA called on the international community to closely monitor these escalating attacks on the free press, warning that the recent wave of arrests, harassment, and abductions of journalists under President Bola Tinubu’s administration poses a severe threat to democracy and constitutionalism in Nigeria. In a media statement signed by its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA expressed concern that David Hundeyin, am investigative journalist, has become a target of the Nigeria Police Force due to his alleged connections with Bristol Isaac,…

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic wil be without reliable defender Mohamed Tijani in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria. Tijani, according to reports emanating from the Cheetahs camp, sprained his ankle in training this week. The medical staff are however working hard to ensure he is available for the team’s home clash with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya next week Tuesday. The 27-year-old starred in Benin Republic’s 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in June. His absence will be a big blow for head coach, Gernot Rohr, who will be hoping for another win against their neighbours.…

Yemi Davids, Chairman Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, says policies of the Nigerian government are beginning to feel like acts of wickedness. This is even as he stated that there should be a human face to the government’s policies. Davids said this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Wednesday. He stressed that the confluence of policies introduced by the government beyond the fuel subsidy removal had mounted a lot of pressure on churches and their capacity to cater for the welfare of their members. Davids said: “It’s a lot, the confluence of policies from…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum has called on the security agencies to take note of the threats by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to cause political crisis in the state of any governor who tries to interfere in the affairs of the party in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Emmanuel Agbo. The statement noted that nobody is above the law. DAILY POST recalls that Wike on Saturday in Port Harcourt, said “I hear some governors who say they will take over the…

President Bola Tinubu has said Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth and development with its vibrant population, productive economy and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. “The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments and…

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has given his verdict on the club’s new recruit Raheem Sterling. Arsenal signed Sterling from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The former Manchester City forward, who joined the Gunners on loan, was informed that he was not part of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s plans for the season. Speaking on about Arsenal’s decision to sign the 29-year-old, Wright backed Sterling to succeed with the Gunners. “I’m absolutely delighted with it, the way the deal has panned out,” Wright said on the Wrighty’s House podcast. “When you consider the deal, Raheem, the family doesn’t have to move, he’s…