By Busola Aro Sayyu Dantata, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of MRS Oil and Gas, has been identified as one of the individuals behind the importation of petroleum products from Malta. Dantata is the half-brother of Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, According to Daily Nigerian on Tuesday, based on documents obtained, MRS imported fuel into Nigeria in February through the vessel ‘MT AETHER’. The publication also said in separate letters dated March 4 and addressed to the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory (NMDPRA) and the CEO of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),…
Author: Spade Nigeria
The Federal Government has set up a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. This committee was inaugurated by Senator George Akume, the secretary, to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 20. The committee is led by the SGF, Senator Akume, and includes the following members: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman 2. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice 4. Minister of Budget & Economic Planning 5.…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE An Igbo saying has it that a chick that would grow into a sound cock is known the very day it is hatched. This is also true of great men who rise from humble beginnings in rural, sleepy ambiences to opulence and also an index of the greatness of the Iroko among trees. The birth and rise of Obi (Prof) Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, Asagba of Asaba designate, no doubt, has the mark of great men in history world-wide; it resonates the likes of Zik of Nigeria, Nkrumah of Ghana, Mandela of South Africa, Nyerere of…
A prominent Niger Delta activist, Mr Collins Eselemo, has berated the Delta State Government and its agencies of its flagrant disregard to court orders in the state, noting that such undemocratic actions is a threat to the nation’s democracy. The activist while condemning the recent action of the Delta State Ministry of Urban Renewal, Land & Survey, Justice and Environment, in total disregard to subsisting State High Court restraining order destroy the property of Dr. Prosper Orezimena and Pa India Osanebi, said that such action is unbecoming of the Oborevwori’s administration and there is urgent need for it to…
The Chairman of the South West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Yoruba on Isese Day being celebrated across the six South West states today, August 20. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, praised the people of the South West, particularly traditional rulers and traditional religious worshippers, for sustaining and preserving the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. The Governor said although the world has become a global village, with an attendant result in multiculturalism, the Yoruba people have unique culture…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata With 31 days to go, Dr Asue Ighodalo, the high-flying candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has firmly secured the endorsement of the highly influential segment of the Edo society — the Edo Diaspora both in Europe and the United States of America. This followed his hugely successful tour of five cities in Europe and three in the United States, where he engaged hundreds in fully packed halls, sharing his vision and dreams for Edo State that are succinctly captured in his “The Pathway to Prosperity…
By Charles Nwabardi A top player in Nigeria’s telecoms sector, Smile Communications Limited has announced the launch of its latest campaign, that showcases the numerous reasons why consumers choose Smile, ultimately captivating audiences and encouraging more customers to visit Smile customer centers and shops. As the holiday season progresses, Smile Communications understands the importance of staying connected with loved ones and enjoying the best of what modern technology has to offer. Through this campaign, Smile highlights the benefits of using its services and devices, emphasizing reliability, speed, and excellent customer service. “Our goal is to provide our customers with many…
By Abel Johngold St’ Patrick’s College Asaba Old Boys Association (SPCOBA), today congratulated Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Chibogu Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, on his emergence as the 14th Asagba (Elect) of the ancient town of Asaba. Prof Azinge was pronounced the new Asagba of Asaba Designate by the Ochendo Asagba, Prof Anthony Edozien at the Asagba in council meeting held in Asaba. The group facilitated the legal luminary turned First Class monarch in a congratulatory message titled “VERITAS IN CARITATE” and jointly signed by Barr. Anthony Odiadi, National President, and Colonel Tajudeen Bakare, rtd, National Secretary, on behalf of…
Monthly revenue earned by Delta State Government from the federation account, and Internally Generated Revenue IGR, are deployed judiciously and transparently to provide infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a press interview on Sunday, said the clarification became necessary as a result of trending baseless allegations, and fake news making the rounds on social media platforms in connection with the state increasing financial earnings, and the execution of projects for the overall development of the state. He noted that the state governor,…
By Frederick Odu The organised labour has explained why it did not kick against the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, but instead chose to negotiate a new minimum wage for workers. The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, while hanging out with Journalists on Sunday in Asaba, said labour had thought that Tinubu’s economic reforms, which included the removal of fuel subsidy, would reflect positively on the life of Nigerians. Comrade Ofobruku explained that when it became obvious that the expected economic relief was not forthcoming and that the average Nigerian worker…