An investigation has uncovered that “businessman” Aliko Dangote has entered into a contract with “Vitoil” for the supply of five cargoes, each containing 38,000 metric tonnes. One of these cargoes was transported by the vessel “CL Jane Austen,” as tracked by Bloomberg. The Dangote Refinery has disrupted the federal government’s petrol supply strategy by commencing…
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and prominent supporter, to lead an ad-hoc Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for his upcoming administration. Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, will work with biotech investor and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on a mission to “dismantle” bureaucracy and curb unnecessary government spending….
Professor Iruka Okeke, a pharmaceutical microbiologist at the University of Ibadan, has advocated for the integration of genomic technology into Nigeria’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance system to improve diagnostic precision. Okeke pointed out that traditional culture-based testing methods in healthcare facilities often face limitations due to inadequate resources and capacity, hindering the accurate identification of…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has strongly opposed American involvement in Syria’s civil war, asserting that it is not a conflict the U.S. should engage in. In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, Trump argued that the recent successes of Syrian opposition forces were due to Russia’s inability to intervene effectively, as it remains…
Nigerian-born orthopedic surgeon Dr. Julius Oni has recently gained attention for his decision to return to Nigeria after over two decades in the United States, marking what he calls a “reverse Japa” journey. This concept, derived from the trend of Nigerians moving abroad for better opportunities, now represents those choosing to return and invest their…
…Becomes the youngest African champion at 24…Doko is unique, talented, gifted – CEO Ultimate Scrabble Showdown Solutions, Olatunde OduwoleBy Maxwell Kumoye Nigeria’s scrabble enigma, Oluwatimilehin Doko has won the 15th edition of the African Scrabble Championship concluded in Kigali, Rwanda on the 27th of October . The 24 year old pharmacist who graduated from the…
A delegation from the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, arrived in Accra on Wednesday ahead of Ghana’s December 7 general elections. Wealth Dickson Ominabo, WAEF’s communications officer, revealed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Upon arrival, Jonathan urged Ghanaians to prioritize patriotism and ensure peaceful, free, and…
Nollywood veteran actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, widely known as Agbako, has passed away. The beloved actor died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the age of 101. The Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) confirmed his passing through a statement shared by its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin….
Tompolo emphasized the critical roles played by both Tantita Security and the Nigerian Navy in combating oil theft. “Most times, you see that Tantita Security now has confrontations with the Navy, and every well-meaning Nigerian knows the function of the Nigerian Navy and Tantita, but nobody wants to come out to face the truth,” he…
Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade has accused Cool FM of blacklisting her songs, claiming the radio station and its affiliates have held a grudge against her for over a year. In a series of posts shared on November 21, 2024, via the micro-blogging platform X, the Grammy-nominated artist aired her frustrations and called out the station…
