Dangote Refinery is set to flood the Nigerian market with its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) today, Sunday, a historic departure from the country’s years of dependence on fuel imports. This comes as the $20 billion 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery petrol will be loaded into over 300 trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that the NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye in a statement on Saturday said over 300 trucks have arrived at Dangote Refinery facility to load petrol, expected to kickstart on Sunday. Recall that on September 3, 2024, the President of…
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The Management of the University of Benin has revealed that the three students of the institution rescued from the collapsed storey-building are in stable condition in the hospital. DAILY POST recalls that a building at Ekosodin neighbouring community where some students resided, collapsed on Saturday, following the downpour, which began Friday afternoon. Giving an update on the incident, the management of the institution said in a statement, on Saturday, in Benin that the team, comprising staff of the security and fire service departments, the health centre, students, as well as the police, succeeded in rescuing the students. According to the…
Senator representing Edo North senatorial district and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly asked for forgiveness from Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any past wrongs during his tenure as governor. The lawmaker spoke during a goodwill message during Igbinedion’s 90th birthday celebration on Saturday in Benin, the Edo State capital. Oshiomhole acknowledged Igbinedion’s support when he was elected as governor of the state, stating that he wouldn’t have emerged as the winner of the election without the support. He continued, “I have always looked for one opportunity to say to the Esama of the…
UEFA has written to the UK government and threatened to ban England from its competitions if there is interference with a planned regulator. The Telegraph reports that UEFA general secretary, Theodore Theodoris, sent the letter to the UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy. Theodoris warned that there should be “no government interference in the running of football” and made it clear that the “ultimate sanction for which would be excluding the federation from UEFA and teams from competition”. Theodoridis further emphasised the need for independence, following proposals for a new regulator, which were included by Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour Government…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has hailed the contributions of his substitutes, following a 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Robert Sanchez saved a penalty from Evanilson to keep the Blues in the game. But it was Christopher Nkunku who came off the bench to combine with fellow substitute Jadon Sancho, to score the winner. Maresca, speaking after the match, was asked about Sancho’s debut. He replied: “He did exactly what we expected from him and Tosin Adarabioyo was the same and Christopher Nkunku too. “Joao Felix was very good. All the guys from the bench were very good. “We were…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. A long queue of petrol tankers on Saturday formed along the stretch of the road leading to the Dangote Refinery at Lekki, Lagos as they slowly made their way into the company’s fuel loading gantry ahead of the commencement of the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) today. Also on standby at the refinery’s loading/discharging facility is a vessel –Binta Saleh- for the same purpose. 2. Gory images of slaughtered youths emerged on Saturday at Abuloma, Port Harcourt Capital City after gunshots rocked the elections organised by the Jonathan Lokpobiri…
Barely seven day to the Edo State Governorship election, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says it would defend the votes of its candidate with its blood against rigging by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that the acting national chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagun gave the warning on Saturday at the grand finale of the party’s campaign rally in Benin City. Damagun warned INEC against announcing the results in the midnight, threatening that they would defend the results with their blood. According to him, “please, I enjoin you that we don’t…
Remo Stars claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the South West derby in Ikenne on Saturday. Debutant Shuaib Ibrahim scored the winning goal in the seventh minute. Ibrahim met a lofted ball from Ifeanyi Anaemena and slotted the ball home after dribbling past a defender. Remo Stars had other chances to double their lead but were let down by their poor finishing. The Ikenne club extended their winning run to two games. The defeat was Sunshine Stars’ first in the 2024/25 season. NPFL: Remo Stars beat Sunshine 1-0 in South West derby
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has expressed concerns over the proposed amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act of 2007, which they described as a direct threat to the bank’s independence. The amendments, which would require the CBN to submit its budget for National Assembly approval, have raised alarms within the group. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Mallam Ibrahim Dan-Musa, NEYGA warned that the changes could destabilize the CBN and undermine its ability to effectively manage the nation’s monetary policy. The group fears that political interference could hinder the CBN’s efforts to stabilize the…
Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has again called for an end to the militarization of the region. Ekpa, who is known as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, made the demand in a statement on Saturday through his official X account. He warned those who he said were commissioned to kill and cause mayhem on Biafrans to steer clear of the region. Ekpa reiterated the call for Biafraland to be demilitarized for lasting peace to reign. “Recall all security forces serving Nigeria within Biafraland and killing our people in Biafraland. “Those of you still killing our people in…