By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has strongly condemned the recent closure of Badeggi Radio by the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, describing the action as a “blatant attack on press freedom and democracy.” A statement jointly signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General […]
Day: August 3, 2025
Saudi Executes 7 Africans for Drug Trafficking- current matters
Four Somali nationals and 3 Ethiopians were executed on Saturday in Najiran located in the Southern region of Saudi Arabia” for snuggling hashish into the Kingdom” , the Saudi Press Agency ( SPA) said on Sunday. According to the SPA, one Saudi national was also executed for the homicide of […]
Dangote Refinery Appoints New CEO To Tackle Production Hurdles
By Barth Ikiebe The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has appointed David Bird, the former head of Oman’s Duqm Refinery, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment, which took effect from July 2025, aims to tackle production hurdles and drive the next phase of the refinery’s expansion. Aliko […]