Author: Akintayo Adams

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Midstream and Downstream is investigating the alleged domestic production of substandard petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil to domestic refineries, and other related matters. The committee has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation by inviting all stakeholders to address the issue comprehensively. Chairman of the Joint Committee, Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, made this statement at the opening of the investigation on Monday. He recalled that the House had, at the plenary on July 9, 2024, adopted a motion titled “Urgent need to carry out a legislative forensic investigation into the challenges affecting…

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has distanced himself from a WhatsApp message currently circulating on all social media platforms regarding the planned nationwide protests. The WhatsApp message reads, “If you are going to join any protest next week, it’s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?” However, the IGP in a statement issued on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the purported message making the rounds on “WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police”. According…

Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David, has completed a massive drawing measuring 1,000 square metres. With this, David surpassed the previous Guinness World Record of 629.98 square meters held by Ravi Soni from India. David’s six-day record-breaking attempt began on July 16 at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. His artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” features a map of Nigeria highlighting the country’s diverse tribes through their unique attire, languages, art, and essence. In an Instagram post late Sunday, David wrote, “My heart is full of gratitude. Thank you, God. Thank you everyone. Thank you for doing this with…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a certain Rufus John Isip, who claims to be a forex broker, before a Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. He was arraigned before Justice C. S. Onah for alleged two billion, twenty-two million, eighty-one thousand, one hundred and seventy-two Naira (₦2, 022, 081, 172) investment scam in the state. According to a statement issued weekend by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the suspect was arraigned alongside his company, ITM-IT Resources Limited. The accused was arraigned in the court on an eight-count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion,…

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of The United States of America (USA) has made her intentions to run for the highest post in the country known. This is sequel to her endorsement by President Joe Biden who announced his withdrawal from the White House race. Harris, while reacting to the endorsement vowed to ensure Democrats win the election. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said. “Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration said the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol between ₦750 to ₦1000 per liter, is over. This is coming as it prepares to commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles in the next 90 days. The Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this during the Park to Park CNG Mobilisation program held at the Ojota Park in Lagos on Saturday. He said the initiative is expected to gulp ₦36 billion for 30,000 CNG conversion kits for distribution free of charge nationwide…

The Youth Transition Programme (YTP) is an Access initiative of NerdzFactory Foundation, and it aims to provide young people in South-West Nigeria and beyond with a unique opportunity to gain digital skills and position themselves for emerging global opportunities. The Youth Transition Program is structured to meet the needs and aspirations of participants, as they dive into learnings that include but not limited to Digital Workspace tools with Practical Exercises, Digital Workplace Skills, CV writing & LinkedIn Optimizations, and more. Program Objectives Benefits Eligibility Open to: Application The program starts on Monday, 5 August, 2024. However, all sessions will be held…

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has made an offer to sell the Dangote Refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). He was speaking in an exclusive interview with Premium Times on Sunday. The Richest Man in Africa expressed his willingness to sell the refinery to address allegations of monopoly in the industry. “Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery the best way they can. They have labelled me a monopolist. That’s an incorrect and unfair allegation, but it’s OK. If they buy me out, at least, their so-called monopolist would be out of…

The Max Air aircraft, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff when its first rear gear tyres burst. Subsequently, the remaining two tyres also burst as the aircraft attempted to taxi off the runway. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Oladeji, late Sunday. The statement read, “This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja.…

Former President of The United States of America and Presidential Candidate of the Republican, Donald Trump said Joe Biden is “not fit to run” and “is certainly not fit to serve” as president. This is sequel to Biden’s announcement that he was dropping out of the White House race. “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve — And never was! … We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump posted on his Truth Social…