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Ahead Inauguration: Remi Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Greater Nigeria

Ahead of the Presidential Inauguration, the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has thanked the people of Lagos Central for supporting her political career and enabling her to make history as the only woman to serve for three terms in the Nigerian Senate.
Mrs Tinubu spoke while hosting the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign rally, the fourth in the series of rallies held across the country as part of efforts by the women wing of the APC presidential campaign to promote the candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.
She sais: “I want to thank particularly Lagos Central Senatorial District for sending me to the National Assembly. I became the first woman to serve three terms; I thank you from the bottom of my heart that you gave me such a wonderful opportunity,” she said.
“When I first met her, in my second term in the National Assembly, then I was chairing the Senate Committee on Women Affairs. There was a motion raised on the floor of the Senate and we had to go to Borno State to observe what was going on in the IDP camps.
“I visited Borno state while the husband was governor and I saw a woman passionate about the people. She served the women and the IDPs relentlessly,” she said.
Senator Tinubu also gave assurances that women and youth issues will be given due priority should her husband emerge as president at next year’s polls.
“I can reassure you that women issues, youth unemployment will be on the front burner of the Tinubu/Shettima administration,” she said.
Other APC women present at the rally included deputy governor of Ogun state, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; First Lady of Ogun State, Bamidele Abiodun, and her counterparts from Cross River and Kebbi States, Dr. Linda Ayade and Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Baugudu; immediate-past First lady of Osun State, Kafayat Oyetola; Chief Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the APC presidential candidate and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria; Mrs. Yetunde Adesanya, the APC South-West Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu, the APC National Women Leader, and her deputy, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim, among others.
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Dangote Refinery Begins Nationwide Fuel Distribution Amid Mixed Reactions

The Dangote Refinery has officially commenced the distribution of refined petroleum products across Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest for energy self-sufficiency. However, the development has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders and citizens alike.
The refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of Lagos State, is Africa’s largest and one of the world’s biggest single-train refineries. With a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, the launch of fuel distribution is expected to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products.
While government officials and industry leaders have hailed the move as a “game changer” for the Nigerian economy, some citizens and market observers have expressed concerns over pricing, distribution efficiency, and transparency in the supply chain.
Energy analysts note that while the refinery’s operations could stabilize fuel supply and potentially lower prices in the long run, the immediate impact on pump prices remains uncertain due to global crude oil dynamics and local policy factors.
The Dangote Group, led by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, has described the development as a major step toward ending Nigeria’s fuel import dependency and boosting local employment and investment.
As fuel tankers begin to roll out from the refinery to different parts of the country, all eyes are on how this new phase will shape Nigeria’s downstream sector — and whether it will bring long-awaited relief to consumers.
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Niger State Makes Preaching An Offense Without Licences
The Director- General of the Niger State Religious Affairs, Umar Farooq, had said anyone interested in preaching in Niger must obtain a licence, emphasising that preachers had two months to obtain their licences.

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has said it is mandatory for preachers in the state to submit their sermons for approval.
He spoke on TVC’s Politics on Sunday: “I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review, and it’s normal. Even in Saudi Arabia, this is done.
“We cannot say because you have been given the opportunity to be a cleric you will go out and preach the gospel that is anti-people, anti-government and you think it’s normal.”
Asked if it was out of fear of indoctrination, the governor said, “It’s in that direction. We want to be able to see what they are preaching, hear what they are saying.
We are working together with security agencies; the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the military.”
The Director- General of the Niger State Religious Affairs, Umar Farooq, had said anyone interested in preaching in Niger must obtain a licence, emphasising that preachers had two months to obtain their licences
.“It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and the next two months.”
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No Danger from Ikeja Gas Odour, Rescue Ongoing at Ebute-Metta Collapse – Lagos Fire Service Assures (Photos)

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has assured residents and commuters within the Ikeja axis that there is no cause for alarm following the detection of a passive gas odour in the area.
In a statement released on Saturday, the agency attributed the odour to a routine gas pipeline maintenance exercise being carried out by Axxela Group, the parent company of Gaslink, which operates gas pipelines supplying parts of Lagos.
According to the Fire Service, the exercise involves the controlled release of residual gaseous particles and poses no threat to public safety. Fire and Rescue teams are actively patrolling the area as a precautionary measure.
“The public is hereby assured that the situation is under control,” the statement read. “The saturated air is expected to dissipate shortly, and residents are advised to go about their normal activities without fear.”
In a separate incident, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed that a four-storey building under construction collapsed at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Ebute-Metta, at approximately 7:46 p.m. on Friday.

Emergency responders, including the Fire Service, have rescued three adult male victims alive from the rubble.

However, search and rescue operations are ongoing as two construction workers are still believed to be trapped.

All relevant emergency services are currently on the scene, and further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Residents are urged to remain calm and follow official communication channels for verified information.

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