Aliko Dangote insists his refinery does not represent a monopoly but calls for more large, capable players in Nigeria’s fuel industry, while lambasting corruption in fuel imports and contrasting his plant’s efficiency with that of NNPC.
Former Florida nurse Alexis Von Yates was sentenced to two years in prison for lewd and lascivious battery on her 15-year-old stepson after a plea deal reduced her original charge.
NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima warned that Nigeria risks civil war if the government appoints a “notorious” retired Court of Appeal judge as INEC chairman, alleging the current administration has already compromised INEC in favour of the APC.
US aid cuts have left Zimbabwe’s sex workers without critical HIV prevention tools, forcing many into unsafe practices and straining health facilities.
Deedy Das, formerly of Glean, has been promoted to partner at Menlo Ventures after establishing a reputation for technical diligence in accelerating AI, infrastructure, and enterprise software startups.
Dr. Suhail Anjum, a UK anesthesiologist, is facing a medical panel hearing after allegedly leaving a gallbladder surgery midway in 2023 to have sex with a nurse, then returning to complete the procedure.
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rainfall nationwide from Monday to Wednesday, with risks of flash floods in northern states and advisories for motorists, farmers, residents, and airlines.
Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson has registered as nonpartisan voter, records show
Lebanon’s cabinet granted a license to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, to provide internet distribution across the country, initially targeting companies under plans that follow months of negotiation.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched its Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 to succeed PSV 2025, aiming over the next three years to accelerate digital transformation, deepen financial inclusion, and respond to emerging payment system demands.