Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched 4,000 CNG-powered tankers as a major national initiative to revolutionize fuel distribution across Nigeria. Starting August 15, 2025, the refinery will begin supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel directly to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecom firms, aviation operators, and other large users, with free nationwide logistics. To drive this effort, the company has procured 4,000 brand-new CNG-powered tankers, aimed at reducing logistics costs, improving fuel availability, and enhancing energy efficiency. It is also rolling out CNG daughter booster stations, backed by over 100 CNG tankers to ensure smooth nationwide delivery. The initiative is open…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
When I set out to monitor the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in Sokoto South Local Government Area, I expected to witness just another routine health exercise. But what I encountered along Lokoja Road, Emir Yahaya Road, and the surrounding neighborhoods was far more stirring—a powerful mix of resilience, rejection, and hope, carried by the unsung heroes on the frontlines of public health. By Usman Mohammed Binji My first stop was the Lokoja Road area. It was early morning, and the streets were already teeming with life—children ran barefoot through the dust, traders arranged their goods, and motorcycles…
Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Labour (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed dismay over what he described as a theatrical display by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, which he claimed is barely 5 percent completed. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is a 700-kilometre project expected to begin from the shores of Lagos Island—specifically Victoria Island in the former Colony of Lagos—and stretch all the way to Calabar, in Nigeria’s South-South region. Objectv Media, a social media platform, had earlier challenged the President’s claim that 30 kilometers of the project…
The Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency (SOZEA), in partnership with the Islamic Education Trust (IET), has successfully carried out its 1446AH (2025) Qurbani meat distribution, reaching thousands of vulnerable families across Sokoto State. The event, supported by the Darul Erkam Foundation, Sulaimaniyah and Diversity Turkey, and the Government of Türkiye, was designed to provide relief to the needy during Eid al-Adha, a time when charity and sacrifice form the cornerstone of Islamic humanitarian service. “Our aim was to serve our community with dignity and transparency,” said Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, Chairman of SOZEA and IET, during a press conference…
Amidst thousands of unread WhatsApp messages, with more flowing in as Sallah day, Friday, June 6, 2025, progresses, I noticed an unusually lengthy message sent to my direct message (DM) by a well-respected senior professor; I couldn’t help but pay attention to it. It was a message announcing the death of Prof. Abubakar Roko from the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Physical and Computing, after failing to crowdfund an N13 million medical bill in Egypt. In quick sessions, three articles on the matter were posted on the ASUU ABU Platform: When the System Hates Knowledge by Dr. Kabiru Danladi…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud—a potent cannabis strain—disguised as green tea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 parcels, weighing 62.20kg, were smuggled from Thailand via the UAE aboard an Emirates flight. Acting on credible intelligence, the agency placed the cargo under surveillance for over three weeks before conducting a joint examination on June 5, 2025. In a separate operation along Lekki-Ajah expressway, NDLEA operatives seized another 1,665kg of skunk on June 2, arresting two suspects: Gidado Abdulrasaq Ayinde and Obanla Oluwafemi. The crackdown extended to Kaduna,…
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, have jointly appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam, warning of the looming threat of another devastating flood in the state. The appeal was made during the traditional Sallah homage paid by the Shehu to the Governor at the Government House, Maiduguri. Governor Zulum emphasized the urgency of accelerating the Alau Dam project, citing the slow pace of work and the imminent rainy season. “After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the…
The Federal government of Nigeria is advancing talks with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan to strengthen Nigeria’s food security efforts. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Ministry of the Economy, following a strategic meeting involving the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; and senior JICA officials. According to the statement, the meeting focused on accelerating the implementation of the Food Security Emergency Loan Support Programme, which aims to enhance agricultural…
Tobi Adegboyega, the controversial founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation)—now known as The Nxtion Family—has publicly revealed his battle with cancer, announcing a £100,000 donation to support young cancer patients. The British-Nigerian pastor, known for his flamboyant style and youth-focused ministry, made the revelation during a pre-recorded sermon broadcast to his congregation on Thursday. “I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months, or even longer. I just had a major surgery—that’s why I’m not there today,” he told his audience. “I have just fought the…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of political speculation and realigning the state’s leadership with Nigeria’s ruling party. The announcement came Friday in Uyo, where the governor addressed reporters and a gathering of supporters, confirming that he had concluded months of consultations with stakeholders across the state. “For some time now, there’s been a lot of talk about whether I would leave the PDP,” Eno said. “It’s a question that has generated a range of opinions. Today, I’m here to put that…