Author: Amina Mohammed

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced a new agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could reduce petrol prices nationwide. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, revealed the agreement during a press briefing in Abuja, following a meeting of the association’s National Working Committee. Under the new arrangement, IPMAN will now source PMS (Premium Motor Spirit), AGO (Automotive Gas Oil), and DPK (Dual Purpose Kerosene) directly from Dangote Refinery. Garima stated that this direct access to products would ensure a steady and affordable fuel supply for Nigerians, ultimately driving down costs at the pump. He said, “Following our…

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali, seems to have a hang of his ministry, based on the presidential priorities. This is especially so because he also understands how pivotal his ministry is to the success or failure of the President Bola Tinubu administration. After over a year in office, Alkali is confident that the take-off is gradually attaining a degree of stability, and with the appropriate financing, the ministry is sure to deliver on all its mandates. In this interview with Amina Mohammed, he shares the story of the journey so far. Excerpts: It’s been a few months since…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat says President Bola Tinubu is currently performing a surgical operation to fix Nigeria’s broken legs. He therefore urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the success of the Bola Tinubu administration in its efforts to reposition the country Hamzat made the remarks at the multi-purpose hall of the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja where an event was held to mark his 60th birthday. Speaking on the challenges of governance in Nigeria, Hamzat said “Governance is hard. It is not easy to rule. Nigeria has broken its knees. Asiwaju is doing…

The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed that no case of stealing was established against Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, who was accused of stealing gold at the Oba Akintoye Market in the Lagos Island area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to our correspondent, who requested an update on the case. He said during the command’s investigation, it was established that the video showing people, including traders, accusing Anjorin-Lawal of stealing was a mistake of facts. Hundeyin said, “There was no case of stealing to start with; our investigation revealed that…

Some factional members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the party leader. The factional National Chairman of the party, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, who led the anti-Kwankwasiya campaign at the party secretariat in Minna, Niger State, said Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya group were threats to the progress and existence of the party. Speaking at the North Central Zonal meeting in Minna, Dr. Agbo emphasised that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the National Working Committee in Lagos automatically terminated his membership and stake in the party. Dr. Gilbert who also supervised the burning of the Kwankwasiya…

Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has said that Nigeria is open to a nuclear-free world, urging the nuclear weapon states to fulfill their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) by taking immediate action towards a nuclear-weapon-free world. The defence minister noted that the country is in support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and commended nations that have ratified it. Badaru said this while addressing delegates at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 79 New York, United States. Badaru, in a statement from the Defence Ministry, emphasised Nigeria’s dedication to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation…

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Governor was declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged fraud and corrupt enrichment while in office. A statement by his media team said the decision was after due consultations with family, legal team and political allies. It reads: “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process. “The case has been before a competent court of…

As election to the office of the governor holds in two weeks time, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has strengthened the support base of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, with the unanimous endorsement by teachers in Owan East and West LGAs in Edo State.The Speaker addressed large number of teachers in Sabongidda-Ora and Afuze, with the Assembly Boss lauding the teachers for their contribution to the preservation of knowledge in the society and, for making him an enlightened personality. He pointed out that, “Without…

The Labour Party has been plunged into further turmoil as the Julius Abure-led faction disowned the newly appointed caretaker chairman, Nenadi Usman. Despite a previous Court of Appeal judgment affirming Abure as national chairman, the Labour Party National Convention constituted a caretaker committee, sparking controversy. Earlier, Senator Usman was declared as the chairman of a 29-member national caretaker committee of the Labour Party (LP). Reacting, the Abure-led faction rejected the caretaker committee, insisting that Abure remains the legitimate national chairman. A statement signed by the national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, described Nenadi Usman’s appointment as “illegal and unconstitutional”. The headline…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the commencement of fuel production by the Dangote refinery will strengthen the nation’s economy by eliminating constant shortages and conserving foreign exchange.Petrol produced from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is expected to hit filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have been formalized.Prince Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said that with the refinery coming on stream, one of the most significant challenges faced by Nigeria for more than three decades—reliance on fuel importation—will…