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LIBREVILLE, GABON – President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote to invest in Cement and Fertiliser production in Gabon. Nguema urged Dangote to explore potential investment opportunities in the country’s cement and fertilizer sectors, specifically urea …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent an Executive Bill to the House of Representatives, seeking amendment to the Nigeria Police Principal Act. The bill seeks to amend the Nigeria Police Act (Principal Act), 2020, to enable the person appointed as Inspector General of Police (IGP) to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The community of Ilaro-Yewa in Ogun State, mourned the loss of a revered figure, Alhaji Gaffar Alao Idowu, the Otun Musulumi of Ilaro Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Known affectionately as “Musulumi …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Otunba Wasiu Jayeola Taiwo, Chairman/Chief Executive of Wessy Group, has praised Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for his remarkable achievements during his tenure of over five years as the Governor of Ogun State. Following his return from a business trip to Germany, Otunba …

Opinion: BY PHILIP OBIN Interacting with others inevitably leads to the risk of being unintentionally or intentionally offended. If we refuse to forgive and instead view every offender as an enemy, we’ll soon find ourselves surrounded by a multitude of adversaries, leaving us with the impression that the world is …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has stepped into the ongoing conflict between Dammy Krane and Davido regarding allegations surrounding Tagbo Umeike’s death. Dammy Krane recently took to his social media to accuse Davido of involvement in Tagbo’s death, stating, “I’m boldly saying Davido has a hand in Tagbo’s …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos, has raised alarm over the sinking status of Lagos and its vulnerability to disappearing within the next 60 to 70 years due to rising water levels. In a video shared by Channels TV, Gbadebo emphasized that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chioma Adeleke, newly wedded to David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently shared insights into her decision to marry the renowned singer. Recall, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony on June 25, 2024. In her candid revelations, Chioma expressed deep admiration for her …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former Big Brother Naija star and grandson of the iconic Obafemi Awolowo, Seyi Awolowo, recently opened up about his upbringing and the complexities of his family’s legacy. Seyi, in a candid conversation on the Just Chude podcast with Chude Jideonwo, shared deeply personal insights into his relationship …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Central to the issue is Nigeria’s quest for economic independence, the Dangote Refinery stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s potential to harness its abundant oil resources for domestic prosperity. However, recent efforts to undermine its operations have ignited widespread concern and a call for unified action …