IRESADU, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Iresaadu, near Ogbomoso, has firmly rejected a proposed town hall meeting planned by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. In a statement issued by a Prince of Iresaadu, Adeyanju Adebayo, the community disclosed that Oba Olaoye scheduled the town hall …
Read More »Committee Of Friends Hosts Architect Olusegun Aluko, PhD, In A Grand Celebration Of Retirement, 65th Birthday (+photos)
… Aluko Expresses Gratitude to Royal Fathers and Community BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a well-attended and emotional event, the Committee of Friends of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro came together on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honour Architect Olusegun Olanrewaju Aluko, PhD – the immediate past …
Read More »Editor, Experts Laud Dangote’s CNG Initiative As Landmark Move Since Independence, Monopoly Fears Misplaced, Says Rewane
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The latest initiative by Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to receive praise from energy experts across Nigeria, with many describing it as the most significant development in the energy sector since the country’s Independence. The deployment of CNG-powered trucks and cost-saving distribution efforts has been …
Read More »Ogun Govt. Tells Youths To Embrace Skill Acquisition For Self-Reliance
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun state government has reiterated its commitment to the development of skills and vocational education, given the importance of youth development and job creation. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu stated this at the MDAs Stakeholders’ “Forum on Ogun …
Read More »Dangote Commits N720 Billion to CNG Truck Initiative As Nigerians To Save N1.7 Trillion Annually On Fuel Distribution
… Initiative To Boost Over 42 Million MSMEs In Nigeria … Presidency, IPMAN, Industry Experts Applaud Dangote’s Bold Step BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion in a transformative initiative aimed at improving petroleum product distribution across Nigeria. The investment will fund the …
Read More »Dangote Refinery Cuts Ex-Depot Price of Petrol By N40 As More Independent Marketers Join Dangote Distribution Network
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol The price has been slashed from N880 to N840 per litre, with the new rate taking effect from June 30, 2025. The price …
Read More »My CFR National Honours Award: A Humble Tribute To Unsung Heroes Of June 12th – Col. Abubakar Umar (Rtd)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – A retired Nigerian Army officer, Col. Abubakar D. Umar (Rtd), has issued a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of the June 12th struggle who were overlooked in the recent National Honours awarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a reflective piece that …
Read More »We Are Working With Office Of NSA To Procure Surveillance Equipment To Secure Ogun – Abiodun
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration is working with the office of the National Security Adviser to procure suitable surveillance equipment that will enable a prompt response to any security threat in any part of the state. Governor Abiodun stated …
Read More »Yahaya Bello Begs Court To Treat Hypertension Abroad As EFCC Tells Him To Use “Ultra-Modern Hospitals” He Claimed He Built In Kogi
FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has appealed to the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Bello cited hypertension and hypercalcemia as the basis for his request, claiming he needed better medical attention than what is currently …
Read More »Access Bank Highlights Leadership At Climate Governance Initiative Launch
LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 1, 2025: Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School. Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was specially …
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