Dennis Abiola

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Court Remands 'Whistleblower' Who Exposed Tinubu's 'N90bn Hajj Subsidy'

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, remanded alleged whistleblower, Isaac Tamunobifiri Bristol, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje Correctional facility. PIDOM, who has spent 28 days in detention, was finally arraigned on a nine-count charge of unlawfully obtaining and distributing government classified documents, Cybercrimes and destruction of evidence, brought against him by the Federal Government.
Our Petrol To Hit Filling Stations In 48 Hours

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

Businessman, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that petrol produced from his 650,000 barrels per day facility will hit the filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited are formalised. Dangote said this on Tuesday during a press briefing announcing the formal production of petrol at the Refinery. "Our PMS (Premium Motor Spirit) can be in filling stations within the next 48 hours depending on NNPCL," he said.
'Our Quality Matches That Of America', Dangote Refinery Rolls Out Petrol

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

AFTER over a year of its launch in May 2023, Dangote Refinery, on Tuesday, rolled out its first Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. At a press conference, owner of the Lagos-based refinery and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote declared that "it's a celebration day" for Nigerians. He assured all citizens that they "are now going to have good petrol while the engines of your vehicles will last longer.
Artist Detained For 'Insulting' Chinese Hero Mao Zedong With Sculptures

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

A Chinese artist, Gao Zhen, known for his provocative sculptures, has been detained by authorities in Hebei province, for creating sculptures deemed "insulting" to "revolutionary heroes and martyrs" and to the legacy of Mao Zedong and his regime, founder of the People's Republic of China. The artist's brother, Gao Qiang, stated in a post on Facebook that he was arrested on August 30 while he was visiting family in China after emigrating to the United States two years ago.
Prioritize Your Academic Work, VC Ekiti Urges Students

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Joseph Ayodele, has urged students in the institution to give priority to their academic work as "Faith without work is dead". Ayodele stated this in Ado Ekiti on Monday during the matriculation ceremony for the newly admitted candidates into the Sandwich Degree programme of the University for the 2024 Contact Session. The VC also urged the student to always strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
You Cannot Tame Wike, It's An Unfortunate Situation

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cannot be tamed by the party. The Deputy Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said Wike speaks the way he likes without minding the consequences. Abdullahi stated that the former Rivers State governor's threat that he would ' set on fire ' the state of PDP governors supporting Governor Siminalaya Fubara, was directed at the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed.
Age Restriction For Tertiary Admission Will Lead To Corrupt Practices-Varsity Don

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

A Professor of Education at the University of Abuja, Abdulwasiu Gabadeen, has warned that the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions might cause many Nigerians to go through corrupt ways to achieve what they want. Gabadeen who was speaking during an interview with NewsNGR, however, noted that the minister of education was activating an existing law which stipulated that a child begins primary school at the age of six.
I Don't Know How To Wash

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has claimed his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, gave him preferential treatment from his other siblings. Featuring on the Zero Conditions podcast, Kuti recalled how he was pampered as a child. He said he was his dad's favourite, stressing that he was an amazing father to him even though his siblings might say he's "a terrible dad."The singer boasted that because of how he was pampered from childhood, he has never done laundry in his life.
Military Evacuates 37 Bodies From Scene Of Yobe Attack

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

No fewer than 37 bodies have been evacuated from Mafa, a community in Tamuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State following Sunday's attack by suspected terrorists. The estimated death toll came after an incursion by assailants on the community, where over 50 shops and houses were razed. The police on Monday told NewsNGR it was yet to identify the extent of fatalities, noting that it was still investigating.
Ekene Umenwa Announces Childbirth With Virgin Mary-inspired Video

Sep 3, 2024 | newsngr.com.ng | Dennis Abiola

ACTRESS Ekene Umenwa and her husband, Ifeanyi Ogbodo Alex, have joyfully welcomed their first child together. The actress announced the happy news on Monday in a heartfelt Instagram post. Umenwa shared a series of stunning pregnancy photoshoot images to commemorate this special occasion. Inspired by a personal vision, she chose to dress as the Virgin Mary, a revered figure in Christianity.