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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol from N990 to N970 per litre. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said in a statement on Sunday, saying the reduction was to appreciate Nigerians as the year ends. “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. “In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is partnering with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to strengthen their collaboration in tackling climate change and other climatic challenges that will enhance Nigeria’s continued socio-economic development. Speaking at a meeting held at the NGF’s Office in Abuja over the weekend, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said a formal relationship between the NGF and NiMet is in the best interest of the country as it stands to benefit the people. According to him, “It’s no longer news that we are seeing increasingly weather events that are affecting our communities.…

In a bid to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the government and the people, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has directed full restoration of statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the contentious issue of the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the palace of the Oba of Benin during the 1897 Benin Massacre by the British colonial forces. The state government also withdrew the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration to be used as a motor park. In a statement…

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has said that one of the most fundamental things that is missing in Nigeria is knowledge. According to the cleric, without requisite knowledge and adequate preparation, many leaders in the country emerged by historical accident or one circumstances or the other. Kukah stated this in his keynote address at the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture with the theme, “Leaders of Tomorrow: Creating Lasting Change In A Complex World”, held in Abuja at the weekend. Amaka, a deceased wife of the former Senate Leader, Senator Ndoma Egba, died in an…

Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League by scoring twice to help his team rally to a 3-2 win over last-place Southampton on Sunday. It was a 10th victory in 12 league games for Liverpool, which took advantage of defending champion Manchester City’s stunning third straight league loss — 4-0 at home to Tottenham on Saturday — and fifth in a row in all competitions. cbs42.com reports that Liverpool was trailing 2-1 when Salah equalized in the 65th after running onto a long pass forward from Ryan Gravenberch. The Egypt forward then converted…

A governance and accountability group on the platform of Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has cautioned Governor Francis Nwifuru-led administration in Ebonyi State not to stifle the opposition but rather change the direction of his government from directionless. The Ebonyi indigenes also declared that those who were taking time and pain to point out where the government is not getting it right in governance wish for the good and success of the administration. The diaspora group was reacting to recent public observations made by the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ifeanyi…

Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper following their defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. The Foxes are 16th in the Premier League after 12 matches and have earned just two wins in that spell. The club’s decision brings to an end a brief spell in charge for Cooper, who only arrived at the club in the summer to succeed Enzo Maresca. It was the Italian coach, in charge of Chelsea, who delivered the final blow as Leicester fell to a 2-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium. It was the Midlands side’s sixth defeat in the top flight as they…

Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers have raised the alarm over alleged plot by some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and members of the National Working Committee (NWC), to keep the acting national chairman, Umar Damagun, in office till 2027 in order to weaken the party. The group stated this on Sunday evening during a world press conference held in Akokwa, Imo state. According to the group’s spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, some prominent members of the party have planted 24 PDP state chairmen that will endorse President Bola Tinubu before 2027 and keep Damagun in office as national chairman till…

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed plans to revive the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. According to Alausa, the Ministry of Education will create opportunities for young Nigerians to give them life skills to improve their employability irrespective of their level of education. Alausa disclosed that Nigeria was taking cue from countries like China and the United States in order to reform the Education Ministry and better compete on the global stage.   This was disclosed in a statement the Minister shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday.   The statement read: “This…

The Royal Courts of Justice, a British court, has found a self-styled Nigerian investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, guilty of libel and has ordered him to pay the sum of £95,000 as damages to Charles Northcott.   The complainant Northcott works with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Hundeyin made weighty allegations against him in his ”Journalism Career Graveyard” article.   Hundeyin had made several allegations against Northcott following the publication of his article, including accusing Northcott of using his position as the director of the documentary film to obtain sexual favours from Kiki Mordi, Nigerian Emmy-nominated journalist, who was the on-screen…