Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote’s crude shortage, dependence on surge from US imports Aliko Dangote Dangote’s crude shortage, dependence on surge from US imports * Commends the naira-for-crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says his 650,000-barrel capacity refinery is “increasingly” relying on the United States for crude oil. This came as findings showed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is projected to import a total of 17.65 million barrels of crude oil between April and July 2025, beginning with about 3.65 million barrels already delivered in the past two months, amid ongoing allocations under the Federal…

PALMPAY, GLO UNVEIL ‘‘RECHARGE AND WIN BONANZA 2’’ PALMPAY, GLO TEAM UP TO UNVEIL ‘‘RECHARGE AND WIN BONANZA 2’’ For the second year running, Nigeria’s leading fintech, PalmPay, is collaborating with digital Solution provider, Globacom, to unveil the second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza” which gives Nigerians who purchase Glo airtime and data via the PalmPay app the chance to win amazing prizes. The promotion, according to a joint statement from the companies will run from June 19th to August 8th, 2025. The statement explained that, “A weekly live raffle draw will be held and streamed on PalmPay’s…

Guidelines for managing sickle cell in pregnancy – WHO Guidelines for managing sickle cell in pregnancy – WHO The World Health Organisation has released its first-ever global guideline on the management of Sickle Cell Disease during pregnancy. In a statement issued on Thursday in commemoration of the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day, the organisation said that the guideline would address critical and growing health challenges that could threaten both women and babies. The theme of the 2025 WSCD, annually celebrated around the world on June 19, is “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy.” SCD is a group…

Benin’s 119 stolen artefacts returned from Netherlands  Oba of Benin, EWUARE II Benin’s 119 stolen artefacts returned from Netherlands * Administration plans building necessary infrastructure to safeguard the returned artefacts. Oba of Benin, Ewuare II on Wednesday received 119 stolen artefacts from the Netherlands. The Oba said plans by some international cartel to re-loot the artefacts were thwarted after he prayed to God and the ancestors. He said, “I thank President Bola Tinubu for supporting and committing to the efforts former President Buhari put in place to ensure the artifacts are not re-looted because there were groups in this country…

EPL clubs’ hesitation about Osimhen’s transfer— Ornstein Victor Osimhen EPL clubs’ hesitation about Osimhen’s transfer— Ornstein Famous football journalist David Ornstein has shed light on the reasons Premier League clubs are yet to make a definitive move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite growing speculation and widespread admiration for his talent. While speaking on a podcast on Thursday, Ornstein explained that while clubs such as Galatasaray and Al-Hilal are making strong efforts to secure Osimhen’s services, Premier League sides remain hesitant. “Galatasaray do want to make it permanent, clearly, if they can both make the finances work and convince him…

Illegality of Pastor Adefarasin’s stun gun — Police Paul Adefarasin Illegality of Pastor Adefarasin’s stun gun — Police Illegality of Pastor Adefarasin’s stun gun — Police. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has said that pointing a stun gun at someone is a criminal offence under Nigerian law, even if the device is non-lethal. Jimoh made this known on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, during which he provided an update on the investigation involving the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin. Adefarasin was recently invited for questioning over a viral video…

First Lady of Lagos campaigns against Drug Abuse at LASU Sanwo-Olu speaking at the event First Lady of Lagos campaigns against Drug Abuse at LASU In a spirited push to curb the growing menace of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has underscored the need for robust awareness campaigns as a frontline defence against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. She made the call during a high-impact sensitisation campaign held at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Themed “The Evidence is…

From gutter to glory: I used to wash gutters for N30 – Osimhen Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen From gutter to glory: I used to wash gutters for N30 – Osimhen Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has opened up about his humble beginnings, revealing that he once engaged in menial jobs to survive before rising to football stardom. Osimhen made the revelation during a recent interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, where he spoke about his early life challenges growing up in Lagos. Osimhen recalled fetching water for neighbours and cleaning gutters filled with spirogyra, earning as little as N30 to…

First HoldCo commits to dividend payment despite forbearance First HoldCo commits to dividend payment despite forbearance First HoldCo has committed to paying a dividend in the 2025 financial year and beyond despite its forbearance exposure. This was disclosed in a statement by the lender on Thursday, in a statement filed on the platform of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. First HoldCo is one of the banks impacted by the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which froze dividend payment, bonuses, and investments in foreign subsidiaries for lenders operating under regulatory forbearance. In the statement, First HoldCo clarified that, “The SOL…

US restores student visas, asks applicants to make social media public Visa US restores student visas, asks applicants to make social media public The United States government has announced it will resume student and exchange visitor visa processing but with a new requirement that all applicants must make their social media profiles public for vetting. In a statement released by the US Department of State on Wednesday, authorities said applicants for F (academic), M (vocational), and J (exchange) nonimmigrant visas will undergo more intensive screening, including a review of their online presence. “We use all available information in our visa…