According to reports, the Dangote refinery has established a deadline for selling and exporting its first fuel.

The Dangote Refinery has taken a crucial step by releasing bids for the sale of its first two export cargoes of petroleum.

Dangote has granted Trafigura the contract to load the first shipment, which will consist of 65,000 metric tons of sulfur straight-run fuel oil, by the end of February.

The refinery was reportedly getting ready to ship its first petroleum cargoes to the domestic market in weeks, according to rumors that surfaced.

Major Nigerian oil marketers had signed up with Dangote Refinery to transport and sell petroleum products from the $20 billion plant. According to the article, important marketers operating under the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) umbrella affirmed that, upon registration, they would start distributing fuel from the facility as soon as the contractual arrangements were settled. Additionally, according to sources, the refinery management was met by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to discuss arrangements for product purchase.

Energy policy experts praised the progress but did not address whether the change will have an impact on local prices.

Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited is scheduled to deliver 475,000 barrels of crude oil to the Port Harcourt refinery, which will thereafter start up in the meatime. Because to the plant's poor condition, which necessitated testing and renovation to guarantee preparedness for sustainable operations, this is the first crude oil supply in a few years.

In another event, oil firms in Nigeria have been directed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to deliver around 483,000 barrels of crude oil per day to nearby refineries for the next six months, starting in January 2024. The project is a component of Nigeria's attempts to guarantee a consistent supply to regional refiners for domestic use. In the upcoming year, about six local refineries—including Nigeria's three refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, as well as the 650,000-capacity Dangote refinery—are anticipated to start producing.

With almost 13,000 tweets including the phrase "boycott NYC," Donald Trump was forced to pay more than $350 million in a huge fraud trial verdict on X.

In an effort to express their displeasure with the civil fraud ruling that penalized former president Donald Trump more than $350 million, truck drivers who support him have stated that they will not be traveling to New York City. Judge Arthur Engoron declared on February 16 that tens of millions of dollars were owed by Mr. Trump, his two sons, colleagues of the Trump Organization, and Trump properties. In addition to being sentenced to pay more than $350 million plus interest, Mr. Trump, his companies, and his trust were also compelled to pay around $4 million to his sons.

It appears that a large number of truck drivers nationwide disagree with the decision. "I've been on the radio talking to drivers for about the past hour and I've talked to about 10 drivers," said a guy going by the online handle Chicago Ray in a video that was uploaded on X after the decision. He added that truckers are going to “stop refusing loads starting on Monday.” He added, "I'll tell you what, you f*** around and find out. I don't know how far across the country this is or how many truckers are going to start denying loads going to New York City."

He said, sporting a headgear bearing the Trump logo, "We're tired of you f***ing leftists f***ing with Trump." "It won't matter to our superiors if we refuse the workload. Okay, let's just go somewhere else. You are aware of how extremely difficult it is to enter New York City in one of these [vehicles]?

"Trucker supporters," he said, quoting Mr. Trump as he referred to the decision as "election meddling." There seems to be some interest in the video. On X, the topic "Boycott NYC" was trending as of Sunday morning, with almost 13,000 postings addressing it. It's uncertain if the boycott will come to pass. However, Chicago Ray is not the only one who has expressed disapproval of the civil fraud decision. "Stand with Trump; Fund the $355M Unjust Judgment" is the title of a GoFundMe page set up by Grant Cardone's affluent wife, Elena Cardone.

"100% of funds will be forwarded to Trump Org for his defense of this ridiculous judgment," her husband said on X. "In the face of what I perceive to be unprecedented and unfair treatment by certain judicial elements in New York," she wrote on the website, reaffirming her support for President Donald Trump. The campaign, which was started by Ms. Cardone, has already raised almost $240,000. The intense response to the civil fraud ruling may be a sign of how the United States will react to the resolution of the continuing legal battles that Mr. Trump is involved in both federal and state courts.

Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, the immediate former governor of Kwara State, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a second night. They are questioning him over suspected N10 billion embezzlement. Ahmed was not permitted to leave the EFCC's Ilorin zonal office after reporting on Monday morning. On Tuesday, he was not released by the anti-graft agency. Alhaji AbdulWahab Oba, his chief press secretary, verified his visitation to the EFCC office on Monday.

The visit by Dr. Ahmed to the EFCC is customary and formal. As usual, he accepted their invitation and showed them his respect. He is always prepared to address any inquiry or concern about his time serving as the state's governor. Oba affirmed his principal's detention by the EFCC to The PUNCH on Tuesday night. "Yes, he is still with the EFCC. However, because they keep moving the goalposts during the game, we are facing a difficult situation." We currently don't grasp the additional dimension that the case is assuming.

At first, they stated that they required him to present two federal directors as sureties. After arriving, the sureties were requested to provide landed properties in Abuja. This seems contradictory to us. Due to a jurisdictional dispute, the matter was first handled by the EFCC office in Abuja before being moved to Ilorin. He has also been refused direct access to his cook, his physicians, and his medicine, according to Oba. Ahmed was still being held as of Tuesday night, according to a reliable source inside the anti-graft agency. Despite this, the source was unable to provide the results of the questions that had been conducted thus far.

He is present. The questioning goes on. He is staying overnight, according to the source. Since the former governor has accepted every invitation the EFCC has sent him in the past without failing, he challenged the organization to adhere to due process and project transparency in its treatment of the issue. Ahmed was still being held as of Tuesday night, a reliable source in the anti-graft agency informed a journalist. Our reporter was informed by many EFCC sources that the anti-graft organization was looking into transactions totaling N10 billion that took place when the former governor was in office. According to them, the monies were related to certain initiatives that were carried out in the state while Ahmed was in office.

I'm from Nigeria. Man City star defender defends the reason for his arm tattoo of the Super Eagles logo The 27-year-old got the tattoo after seeing the widely shared photo of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji sporting the senior national team of Nigeria's insignia on his arm. Akanji was born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Nigerian father and a Swiss mother, making him eligible for both nations. However, at the age of 23, his natal country gave him his senior debut, promoting him from the many junior teams he had played for.

He joyfully celebrated City's first-ever UEFA Champions League victory last season, wearing a Nigerian flag around his waist, demonstrating that he still hasn't forgotten his heritage.

 Akanji was born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Nigerian father and a Swiss mother, making him eligible for both nations. However, at the age of 23, his natal country gave him his senior debut, promoting him from the many junior teams he had played for. He joyfully celebrated City's first-ever UEFA Champions League victory last season, wearing a Nigerian flag around his waist, demonstrating that he still hasn't forgotten his heritage.

 He participated in every minute of his team's summertime 1-0 victory over Inter Milan. He initiated the play that resulted in Rodri's game-winning goal. He has so far been one of the Etihad team's inexpensive acquisitions. With 49 caps as a full-fledged senior international for Switzerland, the 27-year-old demonstrated in Istanbul that he still has ties to his native Nigeria by picking up a Nigerian flag that was thrown at him by fans as he celebrated his team's victory.

After the match, he posted on social media to respond to a question about why he wore a Nigerian flag around his waist. He said, "I feel so Nigerian." This likely clarifies why he got a tattoo of the Super Eagles emblem on his arm.

Son Heung-min, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur and the Korean national team, spoke out about the Asian Cup dispute with Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. He asked the supporters to accept the younger player's apology and extend forgiveness.

Son Heung-min wrote, "Hello, this is Son Heung-min," in an Instagram post. Today, I'm going to discuss a topic that can be a bit weighty and challenging. After giving serious thought to his actions, Kang-in expressed regret to all members of the national team, myself included.

"When I was younger, I too made a lot of errors and behaved badly. The tough counsel and direction of excellent older players have helped me get to where I am now.

"We will all support Lee as a member of the national team and as captain, to ensure that he doesn't do anything wrong like this again and develops into a better player and person. "Furthermore, I believe that my acts were wrong, and I should be held accountable for that. "But I will also take actions for the team even if it means I get into that [sort of] situation because I think that doing something undesirable is one of a captain's duties. But I will work to lead the team more wisely going forward."Since the tragedy, Kang-in has been going through a really difficult period.

Please, with all of your generosity, pardon him once. As captain of the national team, I ask you. An adorable picture of Son and Lee grinning together accompanied the article. The fact that Son's finger is bandaged in the picture suggests that Lee visited the Spurs captain in London following the Asian Cup. At the Asian Cup, Lee fought with his son when he and other younger players left dinner to play table tennis.

When Son requested them to get back to the team supper, there were reports that things got violent. Although Son and Lee have admitted that there was a disagreement, no one who witnessed the physical confrontation has come forward to corroborate the specifics. Following the first disclosure of the event last week, Lee has been subjected to a torrent of negative feedback from his fan base, several derogatory posts, and even demands to boycott companies that he endorses.

As you may remember, during the last week, reports of an incident between Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in during the Asian Cup have dominated headlines in Korea, even surpassing the resignation of controversial former national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann.

Many sources state that Son and Lee got into a fight because the captain was upset that some of the younger players decided to skip supper and play table tennis.

Depending on which tales you read, older players like Son thought this conduct was disrespectful, against tradition, or bad for morale. As a result, Son challenged the younger players. There was some altercation, during which Lee struck Son, dislocating his finger.

The Federal Capital Territory's (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ben Igweh, has emphasized the proactive part that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has played in maintaining security. In a Channels TV interview, Igweh referred to Wike as a security guard. He disclosed that Wike actively engages in patrols and personally supervises people's safety in the Federal Capital Territory.

Igweh also stated that he occasionally runs across Wike while on patrol in places like Bwari, highlighting Wike's dedication to direct observation and interaction. According to Igweh: "Wike is a security guard; you might not be aware that he patrols. We meet paths frequently in Bwari because I am always on patrol and the minister is also constantly on patrol, so he observes things independently. Since he is on patrol, many of us have had to be extra cautious because he is another security guard. Thus, the Minister is also performing admirably, particularly in the matter of solo patrols.

Professor Yusuf Turaki, a prominent figure in the Middle Belt, argues that President Buhari's "Fulanization and Islamization" program is to blame for the current political and religious unrest in Nigeria. He claims that this strategy has strengthened the Far North's "political and religious configurations" and given rise to a "codified, rigid, and exclusivist and dominant Islamic North worldview." He adds that this has sparked political and religious feelings that are escalating the political scene, along with charges made against President Tinubu.

                                                                                     Professor Yusuf Turaki

"Buhari's regime pursued an agenda of Islamization and Fulanization, which fueled an already violent and criminal non-state actors' activities in the social and political sphere," the speaker stated. This program, with its rigorous, regulated, exclusivist, and hegemonic Islamic North ideology, strengthened the political and theological structures of the Far North.

This Northern core is intent on rejecting anything less than this. This is the main reason behind the recent protests and allegations against President Tinubu's political acts coming from this area. This outrageous allegation that despite supporting a Muslim-Muslim ticket, she felt abandoned. This truth is stoking the crazy political narratives and contemporary political, regional, and religious attitudes, which is heating the political climate."

House of Representatives member: Makinde warns that lawmakers reporting on Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa to Tinubu will only unleash chaos.

He claims that the political crisis in the state last year was resolved by the President's personal participation, but these parliamentarians were not involved in any of that process. As legislators in the state reported Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to President Bola Tinubu, Dr. Abiola Peter Makinde, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, stated that a crisis was imminent in Ondo State.

 Makinde stated, "Life will happen to all of us differently and we need to take serious caution as we play this politics," in a statement he signed and released on Friday. Heating up the political climate in order to obtain unfair favor wouldn't have been required if political involvement leading to leadership was only about service.

"Deliberate falsehood and chicaneries would have been eradicated," he declared. I am appreciative of their two votes of confidence in my abilities and can only explain why I offered to serve the wonderful people of the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.If they hadn't made the mistake of making it appear as though the letter was coming from the Ondo State Caucus in the Green chambers but was actually signed by only five of them, I wouldn't have responded to the sudden letter allegedly written and signed by five Ondo State House of Representatives members against Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.

I need things to be made clear because I want history to be nice to me. "Regarding my colleagues, I believe this letter has exposed individuals who would rather instigate a crisis inside the party than work to prevent one. It is counterproductive that legislators who lead their communities would wake up out of nowhere to defend the late former governor Rotimi Akeredolu, whom they deserted when he was still alive. The federal legislator stated that although the former governor's family claims to love him more in death than in life, the caucus has not felt it appropriate to visit them after his passing.

What part did the caucus play in the despicable days of dirty politics that almost brought down our state the previous year? To protect the state from those who purposefully obstructed it, how many letters did we write to the president? He asked. He claims that the political crisis in the state last year was resolved by the President's personal participation, but these parliamentarians were not involved in any of that process.

"It is simple to analyze the people in that statement to demonstrate that this is about the upcoming governorship election in the State, not about Ondo State or her people," he stated. Although one of the five writers of this letter is a well-known candidate, they all back different candidates.The caucus leader, Hon. Adesida, is vying to be the running partner of a candidate for the state's governorship. Hon. Odimayo is a candidate for governor. While Hon. Akinfiranye is the director general of the campaign of another candidate for governor, Wale Akinterinwa, who is his kinsman, Hon. Adelegbe is the director general of the campaign of another contender, Hon. Mayowa "Akinfolarin."

As a result, it is simple to determine who is telling the truth in all of this. Fighting alongside someone you believe to be your adversary is not a noble endeavor. I refuse to participate in such.The facts must be stated, even if I haven't been asked to speak on behalf of the governor. Every accusation made against him was made without due process. The five legislators were eager to punish a man who had done them no harm.

Regardless of who gets the credit, it wasn't until Aiyedatiwa was appointed governor that the $35,000 wage award and the 2017 salary arrears that were purportedly Akeredolu's proposal were paid. The government makes its expenditures monthly. Akeredolu was out of office for almost six months prior to his passing. How can parliamentarians, who are expected to be well-versed in government operations, assert that he endorsed the current course of action more than half a year ago?

It says volumes about the hatred in their hearts that politicians would even scoff at such admirable accomplishments rather than celebrate them. If Akeredolu took the initiative as they claimed, then why is the governor held accountable for erasing Aketi's legacy when he has publicly promised to finish all of his former boss's projects?It is absurd that these politicians, who feel threatened by the governor's growing popularity ahead of the upcoming election, would assert that there is no unity within the party when it is they who are fomenting faux crises through misleading narratives.

"The claim that Aiyedatiwa has sidelined the party chairman is akin to a beer parlor talk since the chairman hasn't raised such with the party in Ondo state and Abuja. This governor held an expanded stakeholders meeting of the party for the first time in many years, and it has given members of the party a sense of belonging and they are happier than before." Calm politics is a necessary component of harmony. Peace is the precondition for progress.

If Aiyedatiwa can turn his late boss's alleged adversaries into allies, then I applaud him. Friendship is a difficult task in and of itself, let alone taking on the political opponents of another. I'm happy that the President of Nigeria is a fantastic role model for a leader who is willing to show forgiveness and make accommodations for people who have harmed him over his political career.How could politicians who were elected by their people to promote peaceful coexistence imply that late Akeredolu's Deputy Governor, Chief Adelami Olayide, is an opponent of his even in death?This individual even dismantled his organization to assist Aketi in the reelection when he was unable to secure the party ticket.

Even after one of the sons passed away, would you still want to stoke the flames of hate amongst them? This is not kind. It is not fair to Aketi. He went on to say that the governor has the authority to dissolve the state excos. He emphasized that, given the chaos that had engulfed the state while the late Governor Akeredolu was away, the only logical course of action would have been to dissolve the cabinet in order to allow for new ideas, new life, and the prevention of sabotage.

I may pound my chest and claim that the anxiety around the elections and the next gubernatorial contest is the cause of this anxiousness. It is selfish to do this. It does not even come close to showing affection for the deceased Aketi. We should all examine our hearts and consciences. King only by God is crowned. What is, will be, is.Blackmailing the governor is a bad idea if these lawmakers fear that the governor's popularity would hurt their prospects of being re-elected in 2027. "Aiyedatiwa is a man of peace who has shown a willingness to collaborate with all parties. Rather than extorting the governor, let my colleagues speak with him and engage in negotiations," he declared.

Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stated that he carried on the traditions of his late predecessor, former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who had expressed his desire for Aiyedatiwa to replace him. Aiyedatiwa expressed his hope that Akeredolu had been alive to see his appointment as governor, stating that it would have been an honor for the late leader. On December 27, 2023, Aiyedatiwa took over as the governor of Ondo State, soon after Akeredolu passed away in Germany while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. In an attempt to hold onto the governorship, he plans to run in the state's upcoming November governorship election.

Aiyedatiwa stated that he would have preferred for his late employer to still be alive to witness him take office as the state's governor during a conversation with a few media executives and journalists on Thursday in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa emphasized that it was the late Akeredolu's desire for him to become the state's next governor and said that the late governor would have been proud of him as a deserving successor. "I am proud to say that I am a part of Akeredolu's legacies," the governor declared. He has always wanted me to take over for him.

On the first day of our inauguration, he said that. He said that several times during our Exco sessions. "I would have rather he had stayed behind and observed me lead the state." I'm sure he'll be pleased with me.

The governor said that he had learned several traits from the way his former boss led, such as facing problems head-on without fear. He also mentioned how close he was to the late governor. "Akeredolu was my trainer. This was a man who never held back when it came to national concerns. He claims his thoughts are unaffected by his quest. All eyes will be on him when he speaks. "We absorb his attributes in governing," he extolled. On Thursday night, at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park in Akure, a victorious soul crusade marked the beginning of the burial preparations for the deceased former governor.

This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday by Mr. Richard Olatunde, the late governor's chief press secretary. "As we bid farewell, we acknowledge that our parting is not one of finality," Olatunde stated. Rather, our commitment is to safeguarding the legacy of Akeredolu and the honorable things he performed throughout his lifetime. His impact endures even after his passing since he will always be our source of inspiration and guidance.

Agbede is announced by Access Holdings as acting Following the untimely death of Herbert Wigwe, GCEO Access Holdings Plc has named Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer.

This was revealed in a statement released by Access Holdings Plc's board of directors on Tuesday. Ms. Agbede was the company's most senior founding executive director in charge of business support prior to her appointment.

With the Central Bank of Nigeria's clearance, she would assume leadership of Access Holdings Plc's operations. This transformation represents a turning point in the history of the organization as it works through the difficulties posed by an abrupt change in leadership. Agbede has a remarkable career trajectory in banking and business consulting services, spanning over three decades, which has given her a wealth of experience and strategic insight.

Meanwhile, US officials stated on Sunday that initial findings point to snowy weather as the reason for the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, the group chief executive officer of Access Holding Plc, as well as his wife, son, and other passengers.

Michael Graham, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, stated that officials were on the site to collect perishable evidence at a media conference on Saturday (3 am Nigerian time, Sunday). Witness accounts of the weather at the time of the accident point to a wintry mix and rain.

Neither a flight data recorder nor a cockpit voice recorder were installed on the chopper. Graham added, "Those kinds of recording equipment were not necessary for this chopper to have. When questioned about any facts on the passengers, Graham said that none existed, but that "any names will be released through the coroner's office," but he did not say when.