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  LAGOS, NIGERIA – FEBRUARY 9, 2025 – Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline and the largest carrier in West Africa, has announced the promotion of Senior First Officer Chibuzo Mbanefo to the prestigious rank of Captain on its Boeing 777 fleet. Captain Mbanefo has consistently exhibited outstanding skill, leadership, and …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED KADUNA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA – Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), the official manufacturer and marketer of Peugeot vehicles in Nigeria, has taken a significant step toward reclaiming its leadership in the nation’s auto market. In a bold move, DPAN has begun assembling the GT model of …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader, Access Holdings Plc has unveiled AccessGive, a platform designed to sustain and expand the transformative impact of the late Herbert Wigwe. The launch took place during the Herbert Wigwe One-Year Memorial on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Lagos. AccessGive …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of the Traditional Wedding Initiatives (TRAWIN) in Ogun State, Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Akintade JP, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Kayode Oladele on his appointment as a member of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement e-signed and …

Energy expert Dan Kunle has warned that the continued importation of petrol and diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and certain marketers, despite the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic demand, is a disservice to the country.  Recent reports indicate that NNPC, Oil Marketers Spent N5.5tn …

… Call For Proper Utilization Of Boreholes BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A call has been made to the sons and daughters of Ilaro and the Yewa area of Ogun State to always remember their birthplace, no matter where they may be, by supporting the government in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a reduction in the price of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price. This move aimed to enhance affordability and better serve its customers and Nigerians at large. Since commencing diesel …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), on February 3, 2025 announced dates for its annual social coding competition. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad Hackathon 2.0” is set to take place from the 13th-15th of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The much-anticipated Yewa Unity Cup (Youth Championship) 2025 officially commenced with its preliminary matches on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Ado-Odo, Ayetoro, and Ijoun. Match 1 took place between Ado-Odo FC and Gboko FC at Ado-Odo, while Match 2, featuring Imasayi FC …

Gbemisola, the elder sister of controversial Nigerian musician Portable, has alleged that her brother is under a spiritual spell cast by a family member. She made this claim while reacting to his ongoing legal troubles with the Ogun State government. In a viral video circulating on X, Portable’s sister apologized …