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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has strongly opposed the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country, insisting that local refining capacity should be prioritised. The association also dissociated itself from reports alleging that the increase in petrol imports …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA -Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The governor gave the commendation during a special …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Encomiums and goodwill messages have continued to pour in for the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, following her recent 60th birthday celebration. Topping the list of eminent well-wishers is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who described the Deputy Governor as …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In every generation, a people are blessed with leaders whose lives transcend politics and whose service becomes a lasting testament to purpose, sacrifice, and impact. In Ogun West Senatorial District of Nigeria, that blessing is embodied in Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly and widely known as …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Otunba Abiodun Adegbite, a distinguished entrepreneur, international business executive, and licensed immigration consultant, has been formally installed as the Aare Bobaseto of Oro Kingdom by the Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye, in recognition of his contributions to the …

BY ABUSATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its flagship commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum regulatory capital requirement of ₦500 billion. The landmark achievement followed the successful execution …

From the Publisher’s diary… BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The ancient and historic town of Ilaro-Yewa, headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District, was on Saturday, January 3, 2026, agog with celebration as the Distinguished Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), hosted eminent personalities from all …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Provost of the centenarian Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has emphasized three core values – punctuality, kindness and faithfulness – as guiding principles for staff in the year 2026. This was contained in a press statement …

…Blasts Fuel Importers for Spreading Falsehoods and Exploiting Nigerians BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically dismissed a viral report alleging that the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the claim as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. In a statement …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a direct response to the declining access to trained educators across Nigeria, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) partnered with the Busayo Ademuyiwa Foundation (BAF) to host the 2025 BAF Teachers’ Conference in Lagos. The concentrated, one-day intervention was designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline educators. The …