69 m. ago We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote

•Strengthens energy ties with Zambia   By Adewale Sanyaolu   President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his refinery has enough petrol in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend, Dangote disclosed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum […] The post We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. ago Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery

By Moses Akaigwe     Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL) has continued to receive very  high-profile guests at its assembly plant in Ikeja, Lagos, since the commissioning of the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly lines in June 2024. This time, the largest CKD plant in West Africa played host to the Chairman  of Sinotruk […] The post Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by petroleum tanker drivers could disrupt Read More

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2 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also said the refinery now produces enough fuel for local consumption and export. Dangote spoke during a tour of the $20bn Lekki-based facility with the Zambia Minister Read More

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2 h. ago Police arrest Indian hemp dealer, recover 495 Kilogram in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe state police command has announced the arrest of a suspected dealer and supplier of  indian hemp in the state. According to the Police, about 495 kilograms of the dry leaves, worth N12.6 million were recovered from the suspect who was parading himself as a police officer in Gombe. This […] The post Police arrest Indian hemp dealer, recover 495 Kilogram in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Army, police, restore peace to seven Edo warring communities

Calm has returned to seven warring communities after no fewer than 23 persons were feared dead with several others injured in an attack in Ovia South West Local Government of Edo. The affected communities included Marindoti, Gbelemontin Domiju, Kola Village, Taiye Camp, Eto Camp, Dipe Community, Bala Dele Community, and Thousand Community. The News Agency Read More

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6 h. ago We have enough petrol for local demands, Dangote assures Nigerians

Aliko Dangote has said that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has enough Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, in storage to meet Nigeria’s demand. Speaking over the weekend after a tour of the refinery by Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, Dangote revealed that the facility has over half a billion litres of refined petroleum Read More

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6 h. ago Stay away from LG secretariats to avoid clash, Adeleke tells chairmen, councillors

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed chairmen and councillors elected in the Saturday local government election not to resume yet at their various council areas. The governor said the admonition was given to prevent a clash with “those whom the police had aided to forcefully occupy the local government secretariats.” Adeleke, who spoke in Read More

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7 h. ago Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

Dangote group has announced that the Dangote Refinery is now refining 57 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly read more Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

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8 h. ago APC accuses Adeleke of defying court order, calls LG poll illegal

The All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State of violating his oath of office and the rule of law following the conduct of a local government election on Saturday, February 22, 2025. APC noted the LG election shouldn’t have been held despite a subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal reinstating Read More

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9 h. ago PETROAN lauds Tinubu’s ban on large fuel trucks, raises job loss concerns

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has praised President Bola Tinubu for banning trucks carrying over 60,000 litres of hydrocarbon products, a move aimed at curbing tanker accidents and explosions. Effective March 1, 2025, the ban prohibits trucks exceeding 60,000 litres from loading at depots, while from Q4 2025, trucks carrying over Read More

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9 h. ago Osun LG polls: Observer groups condemn arrest of OSSIEC officials

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: Observer groups condemn arrest of OSSIEC officials The Coalition of Election Observer Groups on Sunday, condemned police’s arbitrary arrest of some officials of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) during the last Saturday local government elections in Osun. The observer groups who made the condemnation at a press conference in Osogbo acknowledged some logistics challenges being confronted with by OSSIEC due […] Osun LG polls: Observer groups condemn arrest of OSSIEC officials Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger Delta region. The Army further said no fewer than 25,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during a raid of selected spots in Rivers, Bayelsa and Read More

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9 h. ago Gunmen attack Delta Church, shoot pastor, kidnap worshippers

There is tension in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, as gunmen invaded a church, shot a pastor, and abducted six worshippers. PUNCH Metro gathered that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a Friday night vigil. A source said they kidnapped six church members, rounding them up Read More

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10 h. ago PDP celebrates Osun LG poll victory, praises Adeleke’s leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state for the successful conduct of the local government elections, describing the process as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party’s decisive win Read More

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11 h. ago Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Barrister Hashim Abioye on Sunday, presented Certificates of Return to the elected Chairmen in the just-concluded local government elections, held on Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. While presenting the certificate, the OSSIEC Chairman, charged them to be good ambassadors of democracy both in conduct and service […] Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen Tribune Online

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11 h. ago LG poll: Osun electoral agency presents certificates of return to PDP candidates

Chairmen and councillors elected in Saturday’s local government election in Osun State have been presented with their certificates of return. A statement signed by the Information Officer, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said that the Commission’s chairman, Hashim Abioye, presented the council officials their certificates. OSSIEC had conducted Read More

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12 h. ago I Won’t Accept Delta Gov’s Offer Of SUV, N10m Monthly — Senator Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Nwoko, elected on […]

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12 h. ago Police Arrest 2 Over Alleged Possession Of Firearms In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have apprehended two persons in two separate operations for alleged unlawful possession of firearms in Ibeno and Eket local government areas of the state. Police Public Petitions Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Timfon John, on Sunday recalled that the first incident occurred on February 22, 2025, […]

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