Femi Otedola: “Congratulations to my dear brother, Aliko Dangote, on the success achieved so far since the Dangote Refinery commenced operations. It is a historic leap for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic future. “But more importantly, credit must go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for doing what no other leader before him had the political will to execute, the full deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector. This singular act has broken the grip of entrenched interests and ushered in a new era of transparency, healthy competition, and customer-centric service delivery. In a sector long plagued by rent-seeking, subsidy fraud, product...
34-Year-Old Nigerian Man Extradited To US Over $2m Cyber Fraud, Faces 20-Year Prison Term
A 34-year-old United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face federal charges for his alleged role in a cyber-fraud scheme that defrauded victims of at least $2 million. The US Department of Justice disclosed in a statement on its website on Thursday that 34-year-old Shanu was arraigned before a US Magistrate Court on Wednesday following his extradition. Shanu, who made his initial court appearance this week in the District of Idaho, is facing an eight-count indictment that could lead to a maximum of 20 years in federal prison if he...
“You Reward Terrorism, There Will Not Be A Palestinian State.”— Israeli P.M Netanyahu Message To Nation Leaders That Recognizes The State Of Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu: “I got a message to the same leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the October 7 horrifying massacre: you reward terrorism. And I got another message: There will not be a Palestinian state.”
Health: The Role Of Social Media In Body Image And Eating Disorders.
Social media is a huge influence on how people, especially young adults and teens, see their body today. Social media has become an integral part of modern life, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook shaping how we communicate, consume information, and perceive the world. However, along its benefits, social media also present significant challenges, particularly regarding body image and the development of eating disorders. Mounting evidence shows that social media plays a powerful role in the development of poor body image and eating disorders, contributing to a silent mental health epidemic affecting millions worldwide. Everyday, users are bombarded with...
Men’s Culture Of Silence, Leading To Stigma And Increase In Suicide Rates
For generations, men have been conditioned to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance. This societal pressure often discourages them from expressing vulnerability, leading to a culture of silence surrounding mental health. The consequences of this silence are far- reaching, impacting not only individual well-being but also relationships, communities, and society as a whole. Men are far less likely to seek help for mental health issues, yet more likely to die by suicide. This is not just a personal problem, it’s a public health crisis. Globally men are: In many countries, male suicide is a leading cause of death for men under...
Israel Air Strike Hit Civilian Car, Kills Five Americans Including 3 Children In Southern Lebanon, UNICEF Condemn Action
Israel Defense Force on Sunday dropped a bomb on a civilian car carrying an entire family in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon on Sunday, killing 3 children and their father, the mother and eldest daughter are critically injured. IDF says the situation is “under review.” The family killed by Israel in Lebanon are Lebanese with American citizenship in Lebanon, their names: Shadi Sobhi Sharara, Celine Shadi Sharara, Hadi Shadi Sharara, Aseel Shadi Sharara. UNICEF in a statement condemned the Israel Defense Force action, declaring that children should not be a target “UNICEF is deeply shocked and outraged by the killing of...
NDLEA Arrests Woman With Meth Stuffed In Bum Pad
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has arrested a businesswoman, Okolonkwo Ebere Theresa, after she was caught attempting to smuggle methamphetamine concealed in her specially crafted bum pads. at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a statement issued on Sunday, September 21, 2025, by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the suspect was apprehended on Sunday, September 14, by Aviation Security officers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with NDLEA operatives stationed at the screening point of Terminal 2. During a detailed search, security officers discovered two parcels of a white crystalline...
“If You Kill 10 Of Us, 20 Will Rise” — Bandit Leader’s Stark Warning To Nigerian Army
A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has publicly issued a warning to the Nigerian Army and the government against relying solely on force in tackling insecurity, saying that lethal operations will only fuel more recruitment and violence, saying Ummaru led this out over the weekend during peace talks between some bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. A counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, shared a clip of Ummaru saying killing bandits only makes matters worse. “If today you kill 10 bandits, tomorrow you’ll see 20. You kill 20, another 30 will rise...
GAIL Refinery Set to Transform Nigeria’s Oil Industry with 450,000-Barrel Facility
Nigeria is on track to welcome its second-largest refinery after Dangote Refinery, as Gasoline Associates International Limited (GAIL) unveils plans to build a massive facility in Ipokia, Ogun State. The refinery, spearheaded by Chairman and CEO Dr. Lukman Akande Bolaji, will launch with an initial processing capacity of 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, before expanding to 450,000 barrels daily. Once fully operational, it will trail only Dangote’s Lagos mega-refinery in size, significantly reshaping Nigeria’s refining landscape. Designed to cut the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products, the GAIL plant will produce Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil...