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AA Rano Launches Nigeria’s First Fully Automated Fuel Stations In a landmark development for Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, leading energy entrepreneur Auwalu Abdullahi Rano has unveiled the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations through his company, AA Rano Nigeria. The newly introduced stations operate round-the-clock, allowing motorists to refuel at any time without the presence of station attendants. Powered by advanced SmartPump technology, the system enables self-service dispensing, real-time monitoring, and precise fuel measurement, addressing long-standing concerns over accuracy and transparency in fuel sales. The innovation is the result of a strategic partnership between AA Rano Nigeria and Petrosoft Limited, a Nigerian technology firm. The collaboration blends fuel retailing with digital solutions, integrating contactless and electronic payment options that ensure faster transactions and reduce human interference. According to indust...
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Why Millions of Christians Celebrate Christmas on January 7 While many Christians around the world are known to celebrate Christmas on 25 December, an estimated 250 million others observe the birth of Jesus Christ on 7 January. The difference in dates is rooted in long-standing historical and religious traditions, particularly among Orthodox Christian communities. The January 7 celebration is common among several Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. These churches continue to follow the Julian calendar, an ancient time-keeping system that predates the Gregorian calendar now used globally. The Gregorian calendar, introduced in the 16th century to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system, gradually became the civil calendar for most countries.  However, some Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar for religious observances. Over centuries, the discrepancy between the two calendars widened to 13 d...
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ON A PURPORTED SPECIAL PROMOTION: QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND THE IMPERATIVE OF INSTITUTIONAL ORDER By Gen. SK Usman (Rtd) In recent days, several concerned Nigerians from all walks of life, particularly serving colleagues, retired senior military officers and other well-meaning citizens, have drawn my attention to a purported correspondence allegedly emanating from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The letter, said to be addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, reportedly conveys approval for the promotion of the Aide-de-Camp to the President and Commander-in-Chief, Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army. Frankly, I find it difficult, indeed troubling, to accept that such a correspondence could be genuine. The implications for military professionalism, career management and the integrity of long-established military norms are profound, especially in an era marked by the proliferation of misinformation and informati...
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Mother Allegedly Killed by Son Laid To Rest In Suleja As Mob Lynches Suspect The remains of Hauwa Sanusi, a 45-year-old woman allegedly killed by her son during a domestic dispute, have been laid to rest in Suleja, the headquarters of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, amid grief and tension in the community. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when a disagreement reportedly broke out between the deceased and her 25-year-old son, Adamu Abdullahi, over family inheritance. The dispute was said to be linked to Abdullahi’s share of his late father’s property, which his mother had reportedly kept in custody to prevent misuse. Residents said Abdullahi, who had recently returned to Suleja after a prolonged absence, allegedly attacked his mother with a knife during the argument. Her screams reportedly attracted neighbours, who rushed to the scene and found her critically injured. An eyewitness, Ibrahim Hassan, said the suspect attempted to flee but w...
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Dr Bello Matawalle Seeks Court Order To Halt Media Reports On Terrorism Allegations Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has approached a court seeking legal protection against media reports linking him to alleged terrorist and bandit activities. Court documents indicate that the minister is asking for an injunction to restrain certain media organisations from publishing or further circulating claims that associate him with terrorism-related activities. He argues that the reports are unsubstantiated, damaging to his reputation, and capable of misleading the public. Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara State, maintains that the allegations being circulated are false and politically motivated. Through his legal representatives, he insists that continued publication of such claims amounts to defamation and could undermine public confidence in his office as well as national security institutions. The legal action has generated mixed reactions across the ...
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NAF Jet Crashes In Niger State, Pilots Eject Safely A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) military jet has crashed near Karabonde, a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft went down in the early hours of Saturday, causing panic among residents. Locals who rushed to the scene reported that the two pilots on board successfully ejected moments before the crash, escaping unhurt. Videos and photos circulating online show smoke rising from the crash site as villagers gather around the wreckage. Although the cause of the incident is yet to be officially disclosed, sources say the Nigerian Air Force is expected to release a formal statement after completing preliminary checks and notifying relevant authorities. Meanwhile, many Nigerians have expressed relief that the pilots survived, thanking God for their safety. The incident adds to recent concerns about military aircraft safety, though investigations are now underway to determine wh...
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TINUBU NOMINATES FORMER CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA, AS NEW MINISTER OF DEFENCE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally nominated former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. The nomination was conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in an official communication from the Presidency, seeking the Senate’s confirmation of General Musa to take charge of the Defence Ministry at a time of heightened national security challenges. According to the State House statement signed by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed strong confidence in General Musa’s capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s defence apparatus and consolidate ongoing security reforms. General Musa, who turns 58 on December 25, is an accomplished military officer with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years...
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