Dangote moves against petrol importers over quality concerns
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major oil marketers that continue to import the product, amid concerns over quality, product blending and the integrity of its brand. The proposed restriction could take effect as early […]
Obidient Connect Texas inaugurates leadership structure, mobilises diaspora for 2027 vote protection
…Calls for massive lawful support and grassroots organisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election The Obidient Connect Texas chapter has formally commenced operations with the inauguration of its leadership structure and a renewed commitment to mobilising Nigerians in Texas around citizen organisation, electoral transparency and lawful support for grassroots democratic participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 […]
What you drink today has a very long history
Beer is one of humanity’s oldest drinks, but the beer in your glass today would probably be almost unrecognisable to the people who first brewed it thousands of years ago. Long before the familiar bottles and cans of modern beer, ancient communities were already experimenting with grains, fermentation and flavour. Archaeological evidence places some of […]
The Eiffel Tower has Paris, Big Ben has London, Ibadan has Cocoa House
Some buildings do more than occupy a skyline. Over time, they become inseparable from the places they stand in. The Eiffel Tower is one of them. So is London’s Elizabeth Tower, known around the world through Big Ben. Their significance today has little to do with whether they are the tallest, newest or most technically […]
Africa’s young people should not become collateral damage in AI rush
By Olamide Adeyeye Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the language of ambition. In boardrooms, classrooms, policy circles, and startup communities, AI is now spoken of as though it were the one unavoidable road to relevance. The pressure is immense: adopt it, integrate it, teach it, scale it, or risk being left behind. But amid all […]
Lagos lawmaker launches 2-year free health insurance scheme for 5,000 Eti-Osa II residents
By Ebunoluwa SessouResidents of Eti-Osa Constituency II in Lagos State have received two-year free health insurance coverage under the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance Scheme, sponsored by the lawmaker representing the constituency, Mr. Gbolahan Yishawu. The programme, which is expected to cover 5,000 residents, was launched on August 26, 2026 at the Y-Arena Multipurpose […]
