Author: Akintayo Adams

281 inmates have taken advantage of the current dam overflow to escape from the correctional center in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. However, 7 have been recaptured. In a statement by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, it was revealed that officers, with support from other security agencies, successfully evacuated inmates to a secure location. However, during the process, it was discovered that 281 inmates were unaccounted for. He claimed the flooding, which occurred on Tuesday, breached the facility’s walls, leading to the escape of several inmates. The Service has the details and biometrics of the escapees and has…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed it purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, from the Dangote Refinery at a rate of ₦898 per litre. This marks the beginning of petrol lifting from the refinery, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, with over 300 trucks collecting the initial batch. Contrary to earlier reports, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye clarified that the petrol was not purchased at ₦760 per litre but at ₦898. Over 70 trucks have already been loaded. Finance Minister Wale Edun also confirmed that NNPC will be the exclusive distributor of petrol from…

Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI described as an “attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, marking the second such incident in just nine weeks. The former president and Republican presidential nominee confirmed he was safe, while authorities took a man into custody. U.S. Secret Service agents, positioned several holes away from where Trump was playing, spotted the muzzle of an AK-style rifle protruding from the shrubbery about 400 yards from the course. A nearby agent immediately fired, prompting the gunman to drop the weapon and flee the scene in an…

A Pastor, Ìdòwú Bọ́lájí of Harvesters International Christian Center, Lekki, Lagos has offered free transportation to-and-fro workplaces for residents of the state. This is due to the current economic hardship compounded by the hike in fuel price. He made the announcement on his X, formerly known as Twitter handle @pastorbolaji on Saturday. The free ride is available on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is to serve people living and working in areas such as CMS, Ajah, Ikate, Chisco and “With everything going on, let’s support each other !Here is FREE TRANSPORTATION TO WORK !It’s free for everyone ! Share , someone…

The Dangote refinery is selling petrol to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) at ₦766 per litre, according to multiple sources from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, NNPC, and major energy marketers. This agreement, which involves the sale of crude oil to the Dangote refinery in naira, has been identified as a key factor affecting the current price of petrol. “This arrangement is similar to the Direct Sale of Crude Oil and Direct Purchase of Petroleum Products (DSDP) transactions previously used with foreign refineries,” a major marketer, who requested anonymity. “This deal has positively impacted the petrol price Dangote…

The newly-built Dangote Refinery has commenced loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This is a fulfilment of an earlier statement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in which it confirmed that it will begin lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery on September 15, 2024. On Saturday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited further announced that around 300 trucks have arrived at the Dangote Refinery ahead of the planned loading of petrol. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

King Charles is expected to call his son, Prince Harry, on his 40th birthday, according to sources close to the Royal Family. This gesture is seen as a potential sign of improving relations between the Sussexes and the monarchy. The King plans to reach out to Harry via Skype on Sunday afternoon UK time, aiming to connect with his son as he wakes up in California. The source revealed, “The King will reach out to Harry on his birthday. Although the family is not as close as they once were, there is still a lot of love there.” The call…

Police in Machakos are investigating the theft of a vehicle that occurred during a church service at AIC Bomani Church in Machakos Township on Sunday. Jones Muinde, the owner of the stolen Toyota Voxy, registration number KBN 870T, reported the incident after discovering his car missing from the parking lot after the service. Muinde, speaking to The Star, explained that he was unsure whether the vehicle was broken into or if the thieves used a master key to access and steal it. The incident has been reported to Machakos Police Station, and authorities have launched an investigation. Muinde has appealed…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Vibez has officially parted ways with his record label boss, Dapper, who is also Hilda Baci’s fiancé. This move marks the beginning of Seyi Vibez’s independent music career. A recent check on Seyi Vibez’s Instagram profile shows that he has unfollowed Dapper and updated his bio to “Independent artist,” indicating his departure from Dapper Music. Similarly, Dapper has also unfollowed the artist, signaling a mutual separation. Seyi Vibez gained widespread recognition with his hit single Double Chance in 2020 and has since become one of Nigeria’s top music talents. Get instant and latest news updates…

Saudi international footballer Fahad al-Muwallad, 30, has been placed in intensive care after falling from the balcony of his second-storey residence in Dubai, according to Saudi and Emirati authorities. Muwallad, who played in the 2018 World Cup but was barred from the 2022 tournament due to a doping ban, was on holiday in Dubai when the accident occurred on Thursday. The Dubai government media office confirmed that Muwallad is receiving intensive care in a hospital, and the Saudi consulate in Dubai stated that it is following investigations by the Dubai police into the incident. Saudi newspaper Al-Madina mentioned “criminal suspicions”…