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  President Bola Tinubu has praised the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. He described the feat it as a remarkable achievement in 2024 that has bolstered Nigerians’ confidence in his administration. The president highlighted the restart of the one hundred and twenty-five -barrel-per-day Warri refinery as a note worthy way to end the year, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring all four refineries in the country to full operational capacity. The president made the remarks in a statement issued on today by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over the Re-Opening of Warri Refinery,’ Tinubu applauded the Mele Kyari-led NNPCL for the achievement. President Tinubu expressed confidence that, with the 125,000 barrels-per-day Warri Refinery now operating at sixty percent capacity, his administration’s comprehensive plan to achieve e...

  N ollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves lJenifa,’ grosses over one billion Naira within three weeks. In a post on her X handle Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the one billion nira mark within the last 12 months, achieving a cumulative total of over one million naira. The movie has also made history by becoming the fastest Nollywood title to reach the N1 billion threshold, doing so in just nineteen days. The film has reportedly dominated the December box office, accounting for about 40% of the total revenue with two hundred and two thousand, six hundred and four admissions. Just eight days after its international debut on December 20, the film has earned an impressive $194,560 (approximately N300 million) across various countries outside Africa, including the UK, US, Canada, and other regions. Funke Akindele is known for her succe...

Youths must be intentional in taking useful steps and decisions to shape their future for the development of themselves, Church, Community and the Country at large. This was the consensus of stakeholders at this year's Young and Useful conference organized by the Christ the Rock Baptist Church, Mende Maryland. Speaking on the theme Revelation, the Convener, Reverend Emmanuel Ojo, admonished the youths to leverage on the positive use of technology to improve their knowledge and skills as well as use their God's given talents to be self reliant from their young age to be good ambassador of Jesus Christ wherever they go. One of the Guest speakers, Pastor Olubiyi Oluwatobi, harped on the need for self discovery of ambitions early in life, so as not to derail from their purpose of fulfillment later in life. Pastor Oluwatobi advised the youths against indulging in social vices capable of jeopardizing their future, with a call on them not to lean on their own understanding but seek th...

  Lagos State governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to unlock the state’s tourism potential to boost its economic prosperity. Governor made the pledge on Saturday at the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 with the theme, ‘’Our Water, Our heritage, Our life.’’ held across the state. Gov Sanwo-Olu said that his administration is desirous of exploring its waterways towards developing a strong ecosystem for tourism and expanding its transportation system, noting that the event is a demonstration of what Lagos stands for and a transformation and revival of culture. The Governor while declaring open the event stressed that the Boat Regatta which was held across the five divisions of the state is a shared vision of showcasing the beauty of Lagos waterways for the residents to relish at all times. "We are indeed excited that we can finally have a boat regatta, the beginning of what will be a lot of activities that are going to happen during this yuletide season. This one being a very first, is...

  President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of forty seven point nine zero trillion naira to a joint session of the National Assembly, tagged “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” Presenting the budget, the President said the appropriation bill proposal would focus on stabilizing the economy, creating an equitable environment for business, and fostering inclusive growth. President Tinubu emphasized that the budget was designed to align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, to prioritize poverty reduction, equitable income distribution, and human capital development. He described the 2025 fiscal framework as both bold and necessary to address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges while charting a course toward sustainable prosperity. The 2025 budget projects government revenue at thirty-four point eight two trillion naira, while fifteen point eight one trillion naira will be allocated to debt servicing, with fiscal deficit estim...

  A truck driver was feared dead on Wednesday at Kara Bridge inward Ibadan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during multiple autocrashes. According to the report,  in a bid to avoid collision with a 40-foot container, the deceased driver who was in motion lost control and fell on its side resulting in the discharge of its contents. The incident had therefore led to gridlock on the ever-busy road. The Permanent Secretary, of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, A truck driver was feared dead on Wednesday at Kara Bridge inward Ibadan on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during multiple autocrashes. According to the report,  in a bid to avoid collision with a 40-foot container, the deceased driver who was in motion lost control and fell on its side resulting in the discharge of its contents. The incident had therefore led to gridlock on the ever-busy road. The Permanent Secretary, of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA,  Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu   gave th...

Despite the complaints of hardship by Nigerians, Christmas shoppers besieged Oshodi market in Lagos today buying clothes and shoes for their children and wards. In a chat with Radio One, some mothers said they struggled to purchase new clothing and shoes for their little children to feel the impact of the season. While noting the realities of the  economic situation in the country, some of the buyers appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reduce cost of petrol per liter as they hinged increasing cost of goods and services on high transportation fares. Some of the traders said though the influx of customers in the market does not commensurate with sales recorded at the end of the day but noted that they are still making good sales. While commending President Tinubu for the two week free transportation, they also urged those at the helms of affairs and well meaning Nigerians to provide enough palliatives for citizens to cushion the effects of the economic realities in the country durin...

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos for his Christmas and New Year celebrations. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly three minutes after three this afternoon. The President was received at the airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, members of Lagos State Cabinet as well as leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.

  Governor Sanwo-Olu also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for winning the Women’s National Team of the Year Prize.    The awardees made Nigeria proud on Monday night at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024 held at Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.    Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said the awardees are worthy ambassadors, noting that their talent has brought honour and pride to Nigeria on the continental stage.   Governor Sanwo-Olu said "as a Nigerian and a football fan, I am glad to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our superstars, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, at the 2024 CAF Awards. They made us proud by winning the CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively.   "I am ...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration's commitment to address ing housing deficit in the State.   Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday at Lagos House, Ikeja during the presentation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of 704 new housing units of two-bedroom apartments in Odo Nla, Ikorodu, facilitated by the Lagos State Government and Access Bank PLC.   The housing project, which is going to be 44 blocks of 16 units per block of two-bedroom flats, is expected to be completed in the next two years with complementing features like a cinema house, gym center, playground, and security network, among others.   Governor Sanwo-Olu described the partnership between the Lagos State Government and Access Bank PLC as part of efforts to provide affordable, decent homes for residents of the State, especially the low-income earners.   The Governor noted that addressing the housing deficit requires bold steps ini...