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Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu, citing incompetence as the primary reason. 

Nwosu, who held the position since Soludo administration began in 2022, was relieved of his duties on Tuesday.

A source close to the matter revealed that Nwosu’s removal was due to his failure to effectively manage his portfolio. 

During his tenure, Nwosu reportedly had a limited presence in public engagement, failing to hold press conferences or maintain regular communication with journalists.

Mr. Law Mefor has been nominated to replace Nwosu, pending confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly. Mefor’s appointment is expected to be approved shortly.

Despite his dismissal, Nwosu claimed his departure was voluntary, citing personal reasons. 

He stated that he had served for eight years under former Governor Willie Obiano’s administration and continued in Soludo’s government, but sources dispute this claim.

For more information on this development, you may want to check online news platforms or government announcements for updates.

Nigeria’s petroleum marketers have expressed concerns that the country cannot rely solely on Dangote Refinery to meet its daily Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) consumption.

According to Billy Gillis-Harry, President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN), the refinery’s daily production of 25 million liters is insufficient to satisfy Nigeria’s daily consumption of 50 million liters.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently released a price list for Dangote Petrol, indicating a significant price hike to around N950 and N1,019.22 per liter in NNPCL outlets.

Gillis-Harry attributed the country’s inability to depend on Dangote Refinery to the high cost of its petrol and the limited quantity of supply.

He noted that Dangote Refinery’s production is less than one cargo, equivalent to 15,000 metric tonnes.

Gillis-Harry’s statement comes amid the controversy surrounding Dangote Refinery’s petrol price and the impending pump price hike.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported that Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption has surged to 50 million liters, up from 46.38 million liters in July 2023.

This increase has raised concerns about the country’s ability to meet its petrol demands.

The situation is further complicated by the return of smuggling activities fueled by subsidy payments.

Industry experts argue that deregulating petrol pricing and allowing the market to determine the pump price could help address the scarcity and smuggling issues.

However, with NNPCL enjoying sole importer status and advantageous foreign exchange rates, marketers struggle to compete.

The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has addressed online mockery surrounding a recent testimony, emphasizing that the church does not fabricate testimonies.

Pastor Chidi Louis, Head of Public Relations and Media, responded to allegations circulating online regarding a testimony from a church member.

A viral video purportedly showed a member claiming to have disarmed four armed robbers and taken possession of an “AK-27.”

The video had sparked online mockery of The Lords Choosen Church from netizens who have started to create content where they declare unfathomable and silly things and justify it with the term “I am a Choosen”

However, Louis has clarified that the viral video was fabricated.

Louis explained that the woman’s story occurred in a dream, not in reality. He urged Nigerians to disregard the fake video and visit the church’s platform to listen to the complete testimony for better understanding.

The church’s media department also denounced the clip as fake on its platform and urged the public to disregard it. To provide clarity, the full clip of the lady’s testimony was released on the church’s TikTok handle.

Pastor Louis warned, “Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Bloggers often edit content to ridicule the work of God. Most of these bloggers are wicked and devilish.”

Tragedy struck on Monday at RCC, Ogbere, Ore-Ijebu Ode expressway, where four people lost their lives and eight others were severely injured in a ghastly auto crash.

The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number XA690AKU, which occurred around 2:00 p.m.

According to Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Ogun Sector Command, 18 persons were involved in the accident.

The victims comprised eight male adults and 10 female adults. Unfortunately, one male adult and three female adults lost their lives, while four male adults and four female adults were injured and burnt. ¹

Okpe attributed the cause of the crash to fatigue and loss of control by the driver.

The injured victims were rushed to the state hospital in Ijebu-Ode for medical attention, while the corpses were deposited at the state hospital mortuary.

In the aftermath of the accident, Sector Commander Akinwumi Fasakin urged motorists to prioritize rest before embarking on journeys. He advised drivers to take a 15 to 30 minutes break after every four hours of driving to prevent similar incidents.

Billionaire Businessman and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged a donation of 1 billion naira to victims of the flood in Maiduguri, Borno State.

This is coming after his nephew the Elder Statesman and Business magnate, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, on Tuesday, donated a sum of N1.5 billion to flood victims.

Dantata made the donation when he led a delegation from Kano to Government House, Maiduguri, on Tuesday to share their moments of grief.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, the government, and the people of the state, especially those who lost their loved ones to the flood.

Dantata who lamented the level of deterioration of the economy in the country, urged the elites and political leaders to repent and fear God.

He prayed for peace and harmony of the Borno State and Nigeria at large.

Responding, Zulum expressed appreciation to the Elder Stateman for his compassionate visit, acknowledging that it has served as a beacon of hope and solidarity during moments of grief.

“The people of Borno deeply appreciate this show of magnanimity by a 96-year-old to visit us. Let me announce it, Our Baba has donated the sum of N1.5 billion to support the flood victims,” Zulum said.