Faroukgate: Dangote Takes Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss To EFCC

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. The petition was formally submitted at the headquarters of the Economic …

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FCAIB Best Students Awarded ₦0.75m At College’s 46th Graduation Ceremony

…As Mary Ajiboye Emerges Overall Best 2024/25 HND Student BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA — In a historic gesture at the 46th Graduation Ceremony of the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Kolawole Adebayo of the Livelihoods Support and Development Centre pledged a total of …

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IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports As Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims

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 …

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Abiodun Commends Tinubu’s Renewed Commitment to National Security

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 …

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Tinubu, Speaker Tajudeen, Amosun, Others Shower Praise on Ogun Deputy Governor at 60

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 …

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Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi): The Priceless Gift to Ogun West, Ogun State, and Nigeria

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 …

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Oba Oyatoye Installs Abiodun Adegbite As Aare Bobaseto of Oro Kingdom, Receives Royal Honour for Service, Community Development (+photos)

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 …

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How FirstBank Met ₦500 Billion Regulatory Capital Requirement

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 …

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22nd Thanksgiving Service: Senator Adeola Yayi Returns All Glory to God, Appreciates President Tinubu, Others, Reaffirms Commitment to Greater Service (+photos)

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 …

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2026 FCAIB First Working Day Prayer Meeting: Provost Atungwu Urges Staff To Embrace Punctuality, Kindness and Faithfulness In 2026

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 …

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