Day: February 26, 2025

Again, Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

Ganiyu Amodu

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the price of petrol for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1. The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days. This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians pay between N860 and N865…

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Trump Says US Will Sell $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ To Wealthy Foreigners

Ganiyu Amodu

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US would sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the US and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee. “We’re going to be selling a gold card,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “You have a green card. This is a gold card. We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s going to give you green card privileges, plus it’s going…

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Ekpo Hails NNPCL, Private Sector Partnerships On Mini LNG Projects

Ganiyu Amodu

… Lauds Gas Sector Transformation Under President Tinubu’s leadership   Nigeria’s gas sector has witnessed significant transformation under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo. Speaking yesterday at the Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja, Ekpo highlighted the substantial progress made in gas infrastructure development, policy reforms, gas utilization, and domestic initiatives, marking a remarkable turnaround for the sector. A statement by the Minister’s spokesman, Louis Ibah, quoted him as saying: “The Federal Government is attracting investment in…

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Liverpool Head Coach Arne Slot Banned For Two Matches

Ganiyu Amodu

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be absent from the touchline for Wednesday’s home game against Newcastle after receiving a two-match suspension and a hefty fine for his actions during the Merseyside derby. The controversy arose after James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 draw for Everton at Goodison Park on February 12, leading to chaotic scenes. Referee Michael Oliver sent off Slot, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. On Wednesday, the FA announced that an independent regulatory commission had sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Slot, and…

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Judge Rejects Request To Withdraw From Emefiele’s Trial

Ganiyu Amodu

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating that there was no evidence to justify his withdrawal from the case. The defence, led by Olalekan Ojo, had on Monday orally applied for the judge to recuse himself, arguing that his previous rulings suggested…

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‘No UTME, No Excuse,’ Three Varsities Offering Admission Without JAMB

Ganiyu Amodu

    + Direct message that may help parents, relatives, and, of course, candidates seeking university admission in Nigeria   Prospective candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities are always faced with the challenge of scaling through the gulf of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The burden to perform well can be enormous; however, there are alternative pathways to a university degree in Nigeria. Here are three universities offering admission to candidates with or without JAMB 2025/2026 National Open University of…

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‘For 30 Days,’ How Ramadan’ll Look Like At Abuja Continental – MD Kevin Brett

Aliyu Aliyu

    ‘Break fast with us,’ word-for-word of what Kelvin Brett told Nigerian Muslim faithful    The General Manager of Abuja Continental Hotel, Kevin Brett, has painted a vivid picture of how the 30 days of Ramadan will look like at the hotel, tasking Nigerian Muslim faithful to be a part of the hotel’s Iftar programme. Platforms Africa reports that Brett said this at an event to herald the Special iftar programme, maintaining that he was looking forward to sharing this special time with customers and creating moments that will…

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Nigerians Have Recognised Abiola As ‘Elected President’ Since 1993, Says Falana

Abibat Babalola

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says Nigerians have already recognised the late MKO Abiola as a former president of the country. Abiola won the 1993 election which was annulled by former military president Ibrahim Babangida. Thirty years after the exercise, Babangida during the launch of his memoir admitted that Abiola indeed emerged victorious in the election but he annulled the poll due to “national interest”. Since Babangida’s admittance, there have been calls for President Bola Tinubu to recognise the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate as a former president of the…

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Two Nigerian Teachers Bag 44 Years’ Jail Term For Rape

Abibat Babalola

An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two teachers to 44 years imprisonment over offence of rape without an option of fine. The Prosecution, Mr Kunle-Shina Adeyemi told the court on Tuesday that the defendants, Gbenga Ajibola and Olaofe Ayodele were arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni on March 2, 2022 on a three-count charge bordering on rape and abuse of office. He said the defendants sometimes in November 2019 in Ado-Ekiti raped two female students of 17 and 15 years respectively names withheld. READ ALSO: Voter Turnout…

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Voter Turnout Not Low In Nigeria — There Are Just Too Many Registered Ghosts, Says Jonathan

Abibat Babalola

Former president Goodluck Jonathan says the issue with voter turnout in Nigeria is that there are too many ghost voters on the electoral register. Jonathan spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the YIAGA Africa reflection conference on democratic elections in West Africa. The former president said West Africa has made significant strides in its democratic journey in the past few decades amid several challenges. READ ALSO: Court Stops Police From Tendering DNA Test Result Against Ex-Minister Turaki Court Stops Police From Tendering DNA Test Result Against Ex-Minister Turaki Prof. Jide…

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