A tragic road accident in Kaduna State has claimed the lives of at least 40 Muslim worshippers who were travelling to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, near the town of Lere, when an overcrowded bus collided with an oncoming truck. Details of the Incident The…
In response to concerns over the security of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) database, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a strong assurance that the system remains secure and has not been compromised. This statement comes from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), addressing recent allegations of potential…
The decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell petrol from the Dangote Refinery at prices higher than imported fuel has raised eyebrows among oil marketers in Nigeria. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has questioned the logic behind this pricing strategy, arguing that it defeats the purpose of having…
Egogonewshub.com: Many people say you have been running away from being interviewed. How do you respond to that? Akpakomiza: I have been all over the State campaigning. I spoke myself.I talked about my manifesto, and granted interviews to Pressmen. No. I am not running away from anybody. I am actually a quiet person.I prefer to…
•N898 per litre based on crude imported in dollars — DANGOTE•NNPC lifts 16.8m litres out of 25m By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Godwin Oritshe, Obas Esiedesa & Mariam Eko The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery yesterday disagreed over the pricing of the petrol to be supplied by the refinery. The disagreement…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his official trips to China and the United Kingdom. His arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on September 15, 2024, marks the conclusion of a significant diplomatic journey aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international relations and securing vital agreements for national development. Highlights of the China Visit…
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecasted that Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery will significantly impact Europe’s oil industry, particularly in the Northwest Europe (NWE) gasoil market. The world’s largest single-train refinery, situated in Lagos, is expected to disrupt traditional diesel and jet fuel suppliers, exerting considerable pressure on Europe’s refined petroleum product market. In…
Uganda Airlines has officially commenced direct flight operations between Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. The inaugural flight, which took place on September 12, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between East and West Africa. Inaugural Flight and Reception The inaugural flight, designated UR 900, departed…
Thank you, Mr. Dangote. You are a patriot, a priceless national hero. As the common saying goes, ‘you have done what Napoleon could not do.’ Beginning today, the entire nation should begin to feel a sense of pride as Dangote Refinery begins to sell petroleum products locally. This is no ordinary news. What this means…
In March 2024, the Nigerian media landscape was awash with the story: Premium Times, TVC News, Daily Trust, Galaxy TV, The Beat 97FM, The Cable, The Nation, Leadership, Blueprint, and The Sun. They were all reporting that David Umahi, the Minister of Works, pledged to complete the Lokoja-Benin Road within six months. In two articles (Does…
