In a statement issued over the weekend, Dangote refinery said it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. This came after the refinery’s reduced its price from N890 per litre to N825 per litre, affirming that it’s part of its efforts to ease Nigerians plight amid the current hardship in the country and in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to stimulate the economy. The refinery confirmed it will refund N65...
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Holders Manchester United Eliminated as Fulham, Man City, and Brighton Advance
The FA Cup quarter-final draw took place after Fulham knocked out the holders, Manchester United, from the competition. Bernd Leno was the hero on the night as Fulham advanced to the quarter-finals. Manchester City secured their place in the quarter-finals by defeating Plymouth Argyle, while Brighton eliminated one of the tournament favourites, Newcastle United. Full FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Fulham vs Crystal Palace Preston vs Aston Villa Bournemouth vs Manchester City Brighton vs Nottingham Forest/Ipswich
Australian Navy Rescues Adventurer Who Hit A Cyclone While Rowing Across The Pacific Ocean
An Australian warship on Monday rescued a Lithuanian solo rower who had encountered a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California. Aurimas Mockus was taken aboard Royal Australian Navy landing ship HMAS Choules, where he was undergoing a medical assessment, Vice Adm. Justin Jones said in a statement. “Because of highly unfavorable sea conditions, Mr. Mockus’s boat could not be recovered except for two oars and some personal items,” the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, which coordinated the rescue, said in a statement. The 44-year-old adventurer had been stranded for three days in the Coral Sea about 460 miles...
Michigan Mother Asks Judge To Declare three Missing Sons Dead Nearly 15 Years Later
A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn’t return them after Thanksgiving. The disappearance has tormented a small town near Ohio and remains unsolved. Authorities believe the brothers are deceased and they clearly suspect John Skelton is responsible, though he has not been charged with killing his sons. By November, he is expected to complete a 15-year prison sentence for his failure to give the boys back to Tanya Zuvers, the sole conviction in the saga. A Lenawee County judge will begin hearing testimony Monday at an...
NPFL Matchday 27; Remo Stars extend their lead at the top of the NPFL Table, Ikorodu City close in on Continental Spots
Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the NPFL table to twelve points with a 1-0 win over Plateau United. Rangers International fell behind in the race for a continental spot after a 2-1 loss to Kano Pillars. Ikorodu City moved a point behind the continental places with a 2-0 win over Heartland FC. Matchday 27 – NPFL Saturday Sunshine Stars 4-2 Kwara United Sunday Abia Warriors 1-1 Nasarawa United Bayelsa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance Niger Tornadoes 0-1 Enyimba Kano Pillars 2-1 Rangers Int’l Ikorodu City 2-0 Heartland FC Remo Stars 1-0 Plateau United Monday, 3rd March El-Kanemi...
NANS Give Northern Governors 72-Hour Ultimatum To Reverse Decisions On School Closures For Ramadan Period
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states respectively, demanding an immediate reversal of their decision to shut schools for five weeks during Ramadan. Samson Adeyemi, the NANS National Public Relations Officer described the policy as a blatant violation of students’ rights to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi explained that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. The Association in a statement demanded for reversal of the decision made by the governors: “The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS National Body) vehemently condemns the...
NANS Give Northern Governors 72-Hour Ultimatum To Reverse Decisions On School Closures For Ramadan Period
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states respectively, demanding an immediate reversal of their decision to shut schools for five weeks during Ramadan. Samson Adeyemi, the NANS National Public Relations Officer described the policy as a blatant violation of students’ rights to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi explained that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. The Association in a statement demanded for reversal of the decision made by the governors: “The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS National Body) vehemently condemns the...
Authorities Search For A Missing 2-Year-Old Oregon Boy Last Seen Playing In A Yard
Authorities in Oregon on Sunday were searching for a missing 2-year-old boy last seen playing in a yard the day before. Dane Paulsen was reported missing around 4:25 p.m. Saturday, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said. Members of the sheriff’s office and fire and police agencies searched the property and surrounding areas on foot and with drones with thermal imaging equipment Saturday, the sheriff’s office said in a statement on social media. On Sunday, search and rescue teams were conducting methodical searches of an area north of the small city of Siletz, near the Siletz River, using drones, dogs and...
