Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Marketers have demanded direct access to Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the Dangote refinery, criticising the firm grip of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on the market. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said the market should be open for all in line with the willing-buyer and willing-seller commitment earlier made by the corporation. The NNPCL had last Saturday said it was not the sole off-taker of products from the Dangote refinery, adding that the refinery was free to sell its petrol to any marketer. But a week after the statement, the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi A senior official of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Gillis-Harry, has said that if marketers could get Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol from Dangote Refinery at N766, the product can be sold cheaper than the price NNPC currently fixes. He said, “Give and take, we can sell at N790 in Lagos. In the far north, it may be N820 per litre because of the distance.” Gillis-Harry, however, said his group was not aware of the price of fuel from the Dangote refinery. “Well, it will be acceptable because now we are…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said Edo people stood to enjoy more dividends of democracy from the Federal Government if they vote in an administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State in the forth coming governorship election. Senator Akpabio spoke on Saturday at an APC grand rally in Benin City, Edo State. The rally had in attendance the Vice-President, Kashim Shetima, the National Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje and about 12 Governors of the APC extraction among other dignitaries. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and…

A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking  in Indonesia has been freed, after several years in prison A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking  in Indonesia has been freed, after several years in prison . Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) disclosed this in a statement by a spokesman of the organization, Gabriel Odu, on Friday. She said Ihejirika’s release was made possible after his case was taken up pro bono by a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC , Mr Emmanuel Isha Ogebe.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken swift action against one of its prominent members, Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi, suspending him over alleged anti-party activities. This decision, according to a memo sighted by TRIBUNE ONLINE on Friday, was made by the ward party executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate Melaye’s actions. It appears that Melaye’s recent actions were deemed detrimental to the PDP’s interests and unity, prompting the suspension. This move is not unprecedented, as the PDP has taken similar actions against other members accused of anti-party…

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 100-level Biology student of the Federal University Lokoja, Jeremiah Paul, over the death of a female colleague, Abigail Damilola. The suspect, from Kaduna State, confessed to abducting Damilola, demanding N400,000 ransom from her family, and subsequently killing her. According to reports, Jeremiah took Damilola to an uncompleted building, where he ended her life after receiving the ransom. He then contacted her family again, demanding an additional N10m. However, police tracked him down and arrested him. During interrogation, Jeremiah claimed he acted alone and denied cutting off any parts of…

By Godknows Igali The 2024 Paris Olympics I & II and the glittering moments of triumph for some and the pain of blighted hope for others have come and gone. So, the dates, 26th July to 11th August and 28th August to 8th September, 2024 will resonate in the world of sports, as spectacular moments of exulted triumph for many countries and their individual athletes who participated. Conversely, it’s also painful feelings of subdued national psyche for many others. But what the two scenarios show is that neither the joy of big wins at the twin games nor the feeling…

According to a popular quote from the book of Proverbs 29: 18, ” where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” The above Bible verse must have propelled the erstwhile administration of the incumbent President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State – 2007- 2015, to construct a world class stadium; The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Expectedly, the project while under construction, was described as a white elephant project by his traducers and those who chose to see nothing good in the project and…

By Jimmy Fatunbi South African star Tyla made waves at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the Best Afrobeats category for her hit single, “Water”. The event took place on Wednesday, 11 September, at New York’s UBS Arena, where Taylor Swift led the night with the most wins (7). For those who missed the live broadcast, the MTV VMAs will have repeat broadcasts on 12, 17, 19, and 25 September 2024, at 21:00 WAT on DStv Channel 130. Check out the full list of MTV VMAs 2024 winners below: BEST AFROBEATS Tyla – “Water” – FAX Records / Epic Records…

MTV Africa is not just showcasing reality; it’s redefining it. Following the immense success of Have Faith, MTV Africa is proud to announce the launch of its newest hit reality series, Beyond Bragga. Premiering on Tuesday, 12 October at 17:00 WAT on MTV DStv Channel 130, this enthralling 10-part series offers an unprecedented look into the life of rapper, entrepreneur, and television personality Nadia Nakai. MTV’s Beyond Bragga takes viewers beyond the glitz and glam, providing an intimate look at who Nadia Nakai is outside of her relationship with the late AKA. The show delves deep into her life as…