Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to roll out the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. This is coming a few days after the 650,000-capacity refinery engaged in a test-run of the product. Industry sources confirmed to our correspondent that the product would hit the market soon. The sources, who pleaded anonymity, told our correspondent that the government and the Dangote Group were working out modalities for the circulation of the product. A government source hinted that the sale and distribution of the PMS is being sorted out with the Federal Government. The source added that only…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday describing him as a committed democrat, supportive vice president who has contributed immensely to the stability of the polity. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio said Vice President Shettima’s vision for Nigeria and his extensive experience have been vital in guiding the Federal Government policies and its initiatives. The message reads “On behalf of the 10th Senate, my constituents and family, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Vice President, His Excellency…

The Founder of Tingo Group, Dozy Mmobuosi, has faulted the default judgment by the United States District Judge, Jesse Furnan, following the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC’s) allegations against him and Tingo Group. Reacting to the verdict in a statement he personally signed and made available on Sunday, Mmobuosi stated that the judgment is malicious and a miscarriage of justice. According to TheCable, the US SEC said Dozy Mmobuosi, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Tingo Group, and three companies affiliated with him, have been ordered by a court to pay over $250 million in monetary relief in…

Jimmy Fatunbi September’s heating up on Nickelodeon, from robot battles to underwater antics and monster mayhem, there’s something for everyone to love on Nickelodeon! Get ready for a month of epic adventures, laughter, and drama that will keep the whole family entertained. Here’s a sneak peek of the excitement coming your way: Kamp Koral  It’s summer fun like never before at Kamp Koral! Watch a young SpongeBob and his friends embark on jellyfish-catching, campfire-building, and gooey lake-swimming adventures. Catch all the action from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 20 October at 14:00 WAT on Nickelodeon, Channel 305 on DStv and…

Benin City just witnessed one of the most unforgettable nights in its history, as Rema’s highly anticipated homecoming concert at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium went down in spectacular fashion. With a sold-out crowd, a star-studded lineup, and the most international beer, Heineken, taking centre stage as sponsor, the night was nothing short of iconic. From the moment you stepped into the stadium, Heineken’s influence was unmistakable. The brand didn’t just sponsor the event; it elevated the entire experience. The stadium was awash in Heineken’s signature green glow, creating an atmosphere that was both vibrant and sophisticated. Heineken bars were strategically…

BY: GODKNOWS IGALI Recent developments around the world have continued to spark extensive debate within diplomatic and academic circles regarding the continued relevance and potency of international law. Specifically, some have tended to ask if international law actually exists as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East rage unabating. Even more, the time-honoured principle of equality of states, a cornerstone of international law that gave birth to “Sovereign Immunity” is torpedoed in national courts daily. Hence, assets belonging to weaker states, in a rather Hobbesian manner, are clutched by stronger nations, unrestrained. 2. The truth is that international law…

The former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido, said the PDP is working towards winning the 2027 elections, despite the challenges facing the party, but it will be difficult. “We are working hard, but it is a huge task. It is going to be difficult with Tinubu, with his hold on the country, on the economy, and his audacity to say this is where I stand against Nigeria’s interest. “It is something else. Tinubu is very daring; he is his own creation, he is a self-made man; what he went through on the streets. “Look at how he was able to fight…

A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has described President Bola Tinubu as a very daring and adept politician, who manipulated the country’s political system and became president despite stiff opposition. As such, he owed former president Mohammadu Buhari Nothing. Lamido, a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, disclosed this during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune. According to the former Jigawa state governor, Tinubu “was adept at studying the Nigerian political system, manipulating it. He exploited it and he did it well.” He said prior to the All Progressives Party, APC, convention, “he (Tinubu) was in…

The Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee, on Saturday, received knocks over the composition of the caretaker committee for the Ekiti State chapter of the party. The NWC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, announced the composition of a 19-member caretaker committee for Ekiti State PDP headed by Dare Adeleke following the expiration of the tenure of the State Working Committee. However, in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, Lere Olayinka, media aide to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, described the composition of the caretaker committee as an “exercise of the NWC…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Faith Ogbonna from. Ebonyi State, for allegedly selling beans laced with a harmful substance, Sniper, to unsuspecting buyers. According to reports, Ogbonna was apprehended after a tip-off, and a video confession has been released by a reputable media house. The police are investigating the motive behind Ogbonna’s actions, which have sparked concerns about food safety and public health. While some social media users have linked the incident to recent ethnic tensions and online calls for harm, the police have not confirmed any direct connection. The case is ongoing, and…