In a major shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to the domestic market, positioning the country for sustained fuel self-sufficiency while exporting up to 20 million litres in surplus. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this in Lagos, confirming that a structured offtake agreement has been concluded with selected marketers to guarantee nationwide distribution and eliminate supply instability. “We have agreed an offtake framework to supply up to 65 million litres daily for the domestic market,” Dangote said.…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of encouraging criminality following reports that ransom was allegedly paid to secure the release of kidnapped victims in parts of Niger, Kebbi and Kwara states. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party described the reported payments as “shameful and unfortunate,” citing media reports that allegedly confirmed the widely speculated ransom transactions. The PDP said the revelations followed the visit of , United States Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, who recently engaged Nigerian security and finance officials on efforts to disrupt illicit financial flows linked to extremist…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to provide clarity and transparency regarding the reported detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement on Tuesday, Atiku expressed deep concern over reports about El-Rufai’s health and welfare, urging authorities to disclose the agency responsible for his detention. He said Nigerians deserve to know whether the former governor is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, the State Security Service, or any other security body. “Secrecy in matters of detention only fuels suspicion. Nigerians…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Tuesday withdrew the criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) over alleged property fraud. Ozekhome had been arraigned before Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a three-count charge bordering on alleged property forgery. The case was instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). At an earlier sitting, the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the AGF had taken over the matter from the ICPC and sought…
The (NJC) has commenced a sweeping investigation into several senior judicial officers, including heads of courts, in what insiders describe as a development capable of triggering significant turbulence within Nigeria’s judiciary. Multiple sources familiar with the development said the 24-member council, chaired by the , initiated the probe following a series of petitions alleging grave misconduct against top-ranking judges. The NJC, constitutionally empowered to appoint, discipline and recommend the removal of judicial officers, is said to be handling the matter with a high level of discretion. Those briefed on the process said the allegations are considered “serious and disturbing,” prompting…
The Federal Government has defended Executive Order 9 (EO9), insisting that it reinforces constitutional provisions on federation revenue custody and does not confer legislative powers on the President. In a statement issued Monday by Tanimu Yakubu, Secretary of the EO9 Implementation Committee, the government dismissed claims that the order amounts to the President “making law,” describing such views as a misinterpretation of constitutional and public finance provisions. Yakubu cited Section 80(1) of the Constitution, which mandates that all revenues collected by the Federation be paid into a single account — the Consolidated Revenue Fund. “EO9 does not create law; it…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, survived an ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorists near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Monday, the Army said the attack occurred while the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. The convoy reportedly came under heavy gunfire as it moved through a forested stretch of the volatile area. ALSO READ Terrorists kill 30, abduct several in Zamfara community ALSO READ…
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has raised fresh concerns over the rising resistance to third-generation antibiotics, particularly cephalosporins, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to public health. Speaking during a media briefing organised by the institute to showcase ongoing research efforts, Senior Researcher, Dr. Emelda Chukwu said third-generation cephalosporins—broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics used to treat severe infections—are increasingly becoming ineffective. She explained that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms evolve or mutate in ways that render previously effective drugs powerless against them. According to her, drugs once relied upon as “reserve” treatments are now showing alarming levels…
The ECOWAS Parliament has urged member states to fully leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to accelerate regional integration and expand intra-community trade. Speaker of the Parliament, Mémounatou Ibrahima, made the call on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the Parliament’s 2026 First Extraordinary Session and Seminar. The seminar, themed “Deepening Regional Integration through the AfCFTA: Opportunities and Challenges for Expanding Intra-Community Trade,” marks the beginning of the regional legislature’s activities for the year. Ibrahima described AfCFTA, now in its operational phase, as a historic opportunity to transform West Africa into an integrated, prosperous and resilient economic bloc.…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the (ICPC), the Nigeria Police and the over what he described as an unlawful search of his Abuja residence. In the suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, El-Rufai is challenging the validity of a search warrant allegedly issued by an FCT Chief Magistrate, arguing that it was defective and obtained without probable cause. El-Rufai claimed operatives executed the warrant at his home, conducted a search and seized documents and electronic devices in violation of his constitutional rights, including privacy and personal…