Africa

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sought the approval of the Federal Government to hit the domestic market with diesel and aviation fuel.

The approval is expected from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, which is responsible for the regulation of midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria. The refined products are currently stored in the refinery’s storage tanks while awaiting approval. In a statement, […]

Let’s talk about Obed-Edom Azikiwe, the father of Zik of Africa, for being the real father of our country.

The gentleman sitting to the right of Lord Frederick Lugard in this picture (see above) is Obed-Edom Chukwuemeka Azikiwe.He was the father of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the last Governor-General and first president of Nigeria. Obed-Edom Azikiwe was a very influential member of Lugard’s administration. You […]

African Bishops Reject Same-Sex Marriage: Upholding Tradition in a Shifting Landscape

Catholic bishops in Africa had said they would not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessing for same-sex couples. A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Jean-Miguel Auguste, has commended the stand of Catholic bishops in Africa on blessing same-sex couples, saying “Africa is the only continent […]

THE LEADERSHIP ROLE OF NIGERIA IN STAVING THE GROWING MILITARY INTERVENTIONS IN WEST AFRICA – THE PRESS STATEMENT OF SAVE DEMOCRACY GROUP – WEST AFRICA

Nigeria has a natural role to play in stabilising West Africa, deepening democracy in the sub-region, and keeping military coups and coupists at bay. Being a medium power, Nigeria has the obligation of guiding West Africa by maintaining democracy, peace, and stability throughout the sub […]

CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN NIGERIA KNOCK POPE FRANCIS, REITERATE OPPOSITION TO BLESSINGS FOR SAME-SEX UNIONS

BY ACJ-FAVOUR AMUKA(FRIDAY, DEC. 22, 2023) The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has restated its stance against blessing same-sex unions and activities, stating that such actions would contradict God’s law and the teachings of the Church. The bishops emphasized that this position is in […]

Airlines to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights from 2024 – Aviation Minister – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has said regulators will force airlines to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights from January 2024. Keyamo spoke while appearing before the National Assembly joint committee on aviation to defend his ministry’s budget for the 2024 […]

Edwin Clark Rejects Tinubu’s Resolutions On Rivers Crisis, Says ‘It’s undemocratic, dictatorial, Fubara Was Ambushed, Intimidated’

Elder statesman and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has reacted to the resolutions between Rivers governor Sininalayi Fubara and FCT minister Nyesom Wike after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Fubara and Wike have been at loggerheads over the political […]