The Dangote Refinery, a monumental project with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has officially commenced the production of petrol. The development marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector, as the country moves closer to achieving self-sufficiency in fuel production. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, during a press briefing. Speaking to journalists, Dangote expressed his pride in reaching this landmark achievement, emphasizing the refinery’s potential to transform Nigeria’s oil industry and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported fuel. “This is a significant milestone for us and for Nigeria as…
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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Idris-Zuru as Special Adviser to the governor on Communication and Strategy. The letter, signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yakubu Bala-Tafida, said the appointment was purely based on merit. The governor urged Idris-Zuru to show total commitment, devotion, high sense of responsibility and professional capability in the discharge of his responsibility. Idris-Zuru is a seasoned journalists with requisite professional experience and competence. ALSO READ Financial strain at NNPC threatens fuel supply The appointee started the practice of journalism in Sokoto with the defunct Concord Group of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has admitted that the company’s significant debt to petrol suppliers is a major factor contributing to the persistent petrol queues across the country. This acknowledgment comes amidst growing concerns over fuel scarcity, which has plagued Nigeria since the beginning of 2024. Reports have indicated that the NNPCL owes petrol suppliers approximately $6 billion, a debt burden that has severely impacted the company’s ability to maintain a steady supply of fuel. This financial shortfall has led to prolonged petrol shortages, further exacerbating the already challenging situation for Nigerian consumers. In the past, the NNPCL…
A viral video claiming to show bandits massacring over 150 kidnap victims in Sokoto State has been debunked as false. The video, which circulated on WhatsApp, purportedly showed gunmen killing abducted victims in deep trenches.The video, capturing gunfire and scenes of chaos with dead bodies in trenches, claimed that bandits executed the victims after the government refused to pay a ransom of 200 billion Naira and provide 250 motorbikes.However, a fact-checking investigation by PRNigeria revealed that the footage originated from Burkina Faso, where a jihadist group linked to Al Qaeda killed over 400 civilians.The fact-check platform found that the misleading…
A 54-year-old Nigerian woman, Alake Latoyosi, has delivered 11 babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic after carrying the pregnancy for over 3 years. According to the woman’s husband, Yahaya Nafiu, the first set of six arrived on August 7, while the second arrived seven days later, on August 14, 2024. Nafiu said the babies were eight boys and three girls but two of the girls died during delivery. The 56-year-old husband disclosed that the pregnancy of the children lasted over three years before delivery. According to Nafiu, medical doctors were not able to carry out successful operations on his wife as…
The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, anipr, has announced plans to commission three major projects, including a cancer clinic in his home state, Yobe State. In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Thursday, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 31, is coinciding with the wedding Fatiha of his son, Barrister Suleiman Gimba. According to the letter, the wedding Fatiha will take place by 11:00am at the residence of Mohammed Babate, Behind Water Board, Army Barracks, Potiskum. “Immediately after the wedding Fatihah, we will be commissioning the Hafsatu Gimba…
“The 2024 Federal Government Statutory Allocation for the UBE Matching Grant to each state is N3,554,642,584.46 (Three Billion Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million Six Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Naira Forty-Six Kobo Only),” Bobboyi stated.
Two men in Sweden have been accused of committing “offenses of agitation against an ethnic or national group” for burning Qur’an in front of Mosques and other public places. Bangladeshi Muslims staged protest against defaming and burning of the holy Quran in Sweden at Paltan in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 07, 2023 They will be put on trial for setting fire to a Qur’an last year, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The Qur’an burnings drew outrage in the Muslim world and raised fears of reprisal attacks in Sweden. Muslims see the Qur’an as the literal word of God and as such,…
Nigeria, accounting for just 1% of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases, has become the first African country to receive a vaccine shipment outside a clinical trial. Nigeria received 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the United States government. “We are pleased to receive this modest initial donation of the mpox vaccine which is safe and efficacious,” Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Muhammad Ali Pate said. “We will continue to strengthen surveillance and be vigilant to prevent and control mpox.” Leading up to the vaccine delivery, Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, confirmed that Nigeria was one of the two…
Are blisters near the mouth always herpes? For education purposes, this thread shares what else could be causing those bumps and how to spot the difference. 🔑 Let’s start with Herpes Cold sores are one of the most common causes of blisters around the mouth. These are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). They are usually painful, filled with fluid, and can reappear in the same spot over time. They often start with a tingling sensation before the blister forms, and while they are very common, they are not the only cause of blisters in this area. 🔑 Impetigo…