Ighodalo Sues Oshiomhole Over Alleged Defamatory Comments

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Edo State elections, has initiated legal action against former governor Adams Oshiomhole over alleged defamatory remarks made during a recent television interview. The lawsuit, which seeks ₦20 billion in damages, stems from comments Oshiomhole made on Arise News, where he…

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Oil Marketers Question NNPC’s Pricing of Dangote Refinery Petrol

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…

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Music Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in New York Amid Federal Investigation

Renowned music producer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on Monday evening at a Manhattan hotel by federal agents from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The arrest comes amid a sealed indictment filed by a federal grand jury, the details of which are expected to be revealed on Tuesday morning. Charges and…

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Egogonews Weekly Roundup

In case you slept a little bit too much last week, here’s what went down. We had quite some anxiety about the future of Dangote Refinery versus NNPC versus the Presidency versus Independent Marketers versus the Nigerian people and their state of anxiety with inflation. By week’s end, an outline of what the future might…

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The Impact of Parental Financial Support on Nigerian Youth: A Double-Edged Sword

In Nigeria, a growing number of young people are pursuing education and opportunities abroad, often with significant financial backing from their parents. While parental support can provide these young individuals with a comfortable lifestyle, it also raises concerns about their financial sensibilities and attitudes toward money. The Trend of Studying Abroad The exodus of Nigerian…

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Petrol Supply: NNPCL, Dangote Refinery disagree over pricing

•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…

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Tinubu returning from a trip

President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Successful Trips to China and the UK

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…

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