Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is witnessing a historic shift as oil marketers confirm that petrol importation has largely ceased, following the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s ability to meet local demand for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says the availability of locally refined petrol has removed the need for imports, marking a significant turnaround for a country that depended heavily on foreign refined fuel for decades. Abubakar Garima, IPMAN’s national president, is quoted to have said the Dangote refinery has been refining petroleum products consistently, including during peak demand periods such…
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In a dramatic escalation of Nigeria’s healthcare labour crisis, the National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued a court order restraining the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), from commencing a nationwide strike scheduled for January 12, 2026 — but the association’s leadership insists the legal injunction will not deter its industrial action unless its governing council decides otherwise. Court Intervenes with Interim Injunction On Friday, January 9, Justice E. D. Subilim of the National Industrial Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Federal Government and the Attorney‑General of the Federation, who had filed an urgent suit seeking…
For nearly three years, Nigerians have endured unprecedented economic hardship and a shrinking political space under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Beyond policy failures, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), appears to be systematically eliminating credible alternatives, paving the way for a de facto one-party state. Yet amid the gloom, hope is emerging—and it is rallying around a leader who has long championed Nigeria’s democratic potential: Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The APC’s Fear: Atiku and the Opposition Rising The Tinubu administration’s greatest achievement, some say, is leaving the APC dominant by default rather than by merit. Opposition parties, historically fragmented,…
Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and pledged to play an active role in its affairs as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections, the party’s National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has stated. The announcement followed a closed‑door meeting in Abuja on Tuesday between Jonathan and Turaki‑led members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC), along with former governors, state party chairmen, members of the Board of Trustees and other senior party figures. Turaki said the visit was primarily to introduce the newly elected NWC to the former president…
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), one of Africa’s leading energy companies, has announced the appointment of Leye Falade as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a move expected to shape the company’s strategic direction in the coming years. A Leadership Transition at a Strategic Time Falade is set to assume the role of NLNG CEO on April 26, 2026, taking over from Philip Mshelbila, who has led the company for more than four years. Mshelbila will be leaving to take up a new international position as Secretary‑General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Qatar. The leadership…
In a decisive move to address public concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s tax laws, the National Assembly has released Certified True Copies (CTCs), of the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The release, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, in coordination with Senate President, H.E. Godswill Akpabio, GCON, underscores a robust legislative commitment to transparency, institutional integrity, and public confidence in the law-making process. A Response to Discrepancies The attention of the House of Representatives was drawn to circulating versions of the tax laws that appeared inconsistent with…
In a major legal development on Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), along with his son and one of his wives, at the Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the hearing and determination of their bail applications. The order followed Malami’s arraignment alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, before the court. Judge Rejects Oral Bail Request Trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, issued the remand directive after taking submissions from counsel on both sides. The defence team was…
End-of-Year Break Before Official Duties President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break. The trip comes ahead of his official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he will participate in a major global event. Invited to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, extended a personal invitation to President Bola Tinubu to attend the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), Summit. The summit, scheduled for early January, is a key gathering for leaders from government, business,…
In a development that has captured national attention across Nigeria’s political and social spheres, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has reportedly married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. According to multiple reports and family announcements circulating on social media this Friday, December 26, 2025, the union has been formally welcomed by the Dajoh family of Benue State—Akume’s extended family—describing the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon.” Official Announcement and Family Welcome The news was first made public through a celebratory post by Abraham Double-d Dajoh,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed fresh and serious criminal charges against former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, in a high‑stakes money laundering case before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Details of the Charges According to court documents filed on December 23, 2025, the federal government accused Malami and his son of money laundering and unlawful funds concealment in a 16‑count charge sheet marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025. The charges, which run into multiple alleged offenses, center on claims that the defendants: Procured companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech…
As Lagos gears up for Detty December, the city’s annual end-of-year festivities marked by concerts, carnivals, religious gatherings, and recreational events, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has rolled out a comprehensive traffic control strategy aimed at guaranteeing seamless vehicular movement and public safety across the metropolis. Preparing for the Festive Surge In anticipation of the yuletide rush and heightened socio-economic activities, LASTMA activated a comprehensive, intelligence-driven traffic management mechanism. The strategy combines traditional enforcement with modern technology, including the deployment of drones and other traffic management solution devices, to monitor traffic situations in real-time and detect security concerns…
The Federal Government has enforced an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and related products, simultaneously revoking all previously issued licences and permits. This bold move seeks to tackle illegal logging, safeguard Nigeria’s dwindling forests, and ensure the sustainable management of our natural resources. The directive was announced on Wednesday by Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment in Katsina State, highlighting the urgent need to address the escalating threats of environmental degradation. Presidential Order Targets Illegal Logging The ban is anchored in the Presidential Executive Order on the Prohibition…