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By Peter Omopo  President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that the resistance to the success of his $20 billion refinery is being fueled by major oil marketers and traders, not the newly constituted leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement released on Tuesday, Dangote praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing a competent and technically experienced team to lead NNPCL, citing the appointments of Mr. Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ahmadu Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he recently visited the president to commend him for assembling what he described…

By Peter Omopo  Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, following the death of his sister, Charity Mustapha. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari expressed deep sorrow over Charity’s passing after a prolonged illness. He commended her courage and resilience throughout her illness, noting that “such a loss leaves a void that can never be filled.” The former president offered prayers for the repose of her soul and strength for the bereaved family during their time of mourning.

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting a mix of haziness and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Tuesday through Thursday. According to the agency’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja, slight dust haze is expected to affect parts of Katsina and Kano States on Tuesday. Thunderstorms are also anticipated later in the day over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States. The North Central region is expected to experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, with possible early morning thunderstorms in Nasarawa. In the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are…

By Peter Omopo  Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced a relaxation of the curfew hours previously imposed on motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis. According to a statement released on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Bologi, the revised curfew will now take effect from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., an adjustment from the earlier 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. restriction. The initial order, issued on April 29, was part of an executive directive aimed at curbing rising crime in the state capital. Authorities cited concerns over criminal elements using commercial tricycles, popularly…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to strengthen its dedication to justice and the rule of law in West Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS Court’s Sensitisation Outreach and External Court Sessions held in Victoria Island, Lagos, the governor emphasized the need for collective commitment to justice as a pathway to a peaceful and inclusive region. “It is only through collective dedication to justice that we can truly build a peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive West African community where every individual feels protected and empowered,” Sanwo-Olu…

By Peter Omopo  The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has issued a directive mandating all influencers and content creators to seek prior approval before publishing any form of advertisement on their platforms. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by ARCON’s Director-General, Olalekan Fadolapo, who expressed concern over the surge in misleading advertisements, especially on digital media. Fadolapo referenced the recent CBEX ponzi scheme scandal as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by unregulated advertising, stressing the need for transparency and accountability in promotional content. “These tragedies underscore the importance of vetting advertising materials for…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that it will cease accepting cash payments across its operations starting July 1, 2025, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at transforming the agency into a modern, innovative, and digitally driven institution. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Franklin Alao, NIPOST said the initiative—tagged “Change of Renewed Hope Berths at NIPOST Shores”—is aligned with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and seeks to position the agency to meet the demands of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy. According to the statement, the transformation agenda is anchored…

By Peter Omopo  All 133 cardinal electors have arrived in Rome ahead of the highly anticipated papal conclave scheduled to begin on May 7, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. This development was announced by the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, during a media briefing on the latest General Congregation—a series of meetings in which cardinals deliberate on the state and future of the Catholic Church. A total of 179 cardinals, including the 132 eligible to vote, participated in the tenth session held earlier in the day. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals,…

By Peter Omopo  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting five commissioners in his administration. The changes were announced on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, following a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, in Ibadan. According to the announcement, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Seun Ashamu, has been redeployed to head the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. In turn, the current Environment Commissioner, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, will take over the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The reshuffle is part…

By Peter Omopo  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that more than 1.5 million candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200 out of a total of 1,955,069 candidates. According to the statistical analysis of the just-concluded UTME released on Monday, only 420,415 candidates achieved scores above 200, representing about 21.5 per cent of the total candidates. JAMB noted that approximately 75 per cent of the candidates scored below 200, while less than 1 per cent of the candidates managed to score above 300. The board also highlighted the participation of…