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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, on a three-day state visit. Tinubu landed at Orly Airport in Paris at 5.10 pm local time on Wednesday. His visit to Paris is at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to bolster political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations, with a focus on partnerships in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement, innovation, and energy transition. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the president and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will on Thursday be hosted at the historic Les Invalides and the Élysée Palace by President Macron…

China has freed three Americans classified as wrongfully detained in a swap with Beijing, US officials said, meeting a key goal of outgoing President Joe Biden’s administration. The State Department and White House confirmed the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. They are being freed in a swap for Chinese nationals in US custody who were not identified, a source close to the matter said. The National Security Council said in a statement the three men’s release meant all Americans it deemed wrongfully detained in China had now been released. A spokesperson for Myanmar’s ruling junta did…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has relocated its headquarters to a new facility, which is being developed in phases in the Jahi area of Abuja. The NDLEA facility, which represents the first phase of the national headquarters project, is expected to be completed with the 2025 budgetary provisions. It was officially unveiled during an interdenominational service held within the complex on Wednesday. Speaking at the brief ceremony, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig-Gen Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), said the development marks a significant phase in the transformation and recalibration of the NDLEA into a modern,…

The adjudged most dependable and visionary leader in Edo Central, Hon. Anthony Ojo, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and a roadmap for transformational leadership for Edo Central Senatorial District. As a distinguished servant of the people, Hon. Ojo outlined his robust plans to steer the district toward unprecedented growth and development, should he earn the mandate to represent the district as Senator under the mandate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “My dear brothers and sisters of Edo Central Senatorial District, it is with profound humility and an unwavering sense of purpose that I seek your support to…

Manchester City, Man City blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League as their wretched form continued at a stunned Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side looked to be cruising after two goals from Erling Haaland and another from Ilkay Gundogan put the hosts into a commanding lead. But the Dutch visitors staged a stunning comeback to take a point back to Rotterdam to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans. Anis Hadj Moussa took advantage of a mistake by Josko Gvardiol to score Feyenoord’s first goal, before substitute Santiago Gimenez chested in his side’s second…

The presidency announced on Tuesday that the Port Harcourt Refinery will load 200 trucks with petroleum products every day. The special adviser on public communications and orientation to the president, Sunday Dare, said on his official X account that the refinery’s old wing has resumed operations with a production capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day. “The Port Harcourt Refinery has two Wings. The Old Refinery comes on stream today with an installed production capacity of 60, 000 barrels per day of crude oil. “About 200 trucks are expected to load products daily from the refinery Renewing the…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by presidency spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, said the president acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all the country’s refineries. The president also expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. Furthermore, Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, whose…

The 150,000 barrels per day new Port Harcourt Refinery complex is set to come on stream by mid-2025. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mele Kyari told journalists at the facility in Rivers State on Tuesday. Kyari also noted that the old Port Harcourt refinery complex which started full operations can feed 200,000 trucks with various products per day. He said the major challenge that plagued the timely resuscitation of the Port Harcourt refinery complex was ensuring a complete overhaul of the machines which are brand new. The NNPCL chief was accompanied…

A number of trucks are currently on the lineup for loading petroleum products at the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State.  This is after the refinery commenced crude oil processing on Tuesday. Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Femi Soneye in a statement said “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing.” “This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation,” Soneye said on Tuesday. “Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France. A statement issued by presidency spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the visit is at the request of President Emmanuel Macron. “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria,” he said. Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving…