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Iwuanyanwu begs Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu to quell insecurity in the South-East

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Iwuanyanwu begs Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu to quell insecurity in the South-East

**Says insecurity in the South-East arose as a result of Kanu’s imprisonment

**Additionally, Igbo free-to-live, trade-in Lagos

Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of the Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday appealed to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying his continued detention is a deliberate attempt by some elements to destroy the South-economy. 

Iwuanyanwu, who spoke in Lagos during his first official tour of South-West states, told journalists that insecurity in the South-East caused by Kanu’s incarceration as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, would be suppressed if he is released.

“We don’t have security problems in the South-East,” the Ohanaeze leader said. “We have said release Nnamdi because the young people support Nnamdi Kanu.” When we take a close look, we don’t see Kanu committing any wrongdoing. Indeed, the court has ruled that he should be released. As Igbo leaders, we see no reason why he should be detained. These people are making excuses, such as their inability to work.

We believe that keeping Nnamdi Kanu in prison is an attempt to collaborate with elements who want to destroy the South-economy. East’s We are pleading with the federal government to release Kanu because if he is released, we will know who the real criminals and agitators are.

“To be honest, I believe President Tinubu will release Nnamdi because we have not been told he committed any crime.” He is being held despite the fact that he was not caught with an AK-47. Nnamdi Kanu is ill, and if he dies in prison, we will be in a lot of trouble. Every Igbo leader, including the five South-East governors, has spoken out about his release. I believe that if any Nigerian leader has respect for the Igbo, he will release Kanu because his release will reduce the security problem.”

Igbos are free to live and trade in Lagos.

Addressing Igbo fears in Lagos, Iwuanyanwu urged them to remain calm, saying they are safe and have no problems living in the state.

According to him, top Lagos State indigenes are comfortable with their behaviour and do not see them as a threat to their social well-being.

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“I believe we can solve the problem, and we are appealing to them because asking people to leave is a new phenomenon,” he said. We are not concerned because I have spoken with top Lagos indigenes. Lagos’ leaders are not on board with this viewpoint. I’d like to inform you that Ohanaeze, led by me, is collaborating on this issue with the five South-East governors.

Hope Uzodimma informed me that governors from the South-East would meet with their colleague (Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu). I was pleased that they had a productive meeting with the governor of Lagos State and issued a communiqué. I’ve learned that the governor is in Abuja; I’ll try to see him, but even if I don’t,

“A lot of rumours are flying around, but I don’t believe these things are true because no right-thinking government could do that.” I can assure you that we are not experiencing any difficulties at this time. I have informed the Igbo that I have met with top Lagosians. I’ve also assured the Igbo that they are safe and secure in Lagos State.

“Before 1914, some Igbo lived in Lagos. Igboland has a distinct personality that sets us apart. We know we have a home, and it is in Eastern Nigeria. We are aware that we are visitors everywhere we go, and we have never gone anywhere to claim their land. Every Igbo man who owns real estate in Lagos does so legally.

We have not come to preach that God provided us with the land in Lagos. We had to pay for it. Lagos is what it is because of the investments made by those who came before, such as the Igbo, as well as northerners and people from other tribes.

“The Igbo arrived, invested, and developed the area; they have not forgotten that they are visitors.” Every Igbo man is taught at home to obey the law of his host community, and Igbo have done so throughout history.

 

 

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#CHIVIDO24: See Loved Up Photos From Davido and Chioma’s Pre-wedding Photoshoot

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Naijanewsngr reports that Davido and Chioma have released their pre-wedding snapshots and videos, asserting that their wedding, which is scheduled for the 25th of June, 2024, is OFFICIAL.  Fans have tagged the wedding to be the final bus stop for a love that stood the test of time. They have asserted that the four year wait after the release of Davido's song 1 Milli where he featured his now Fiance, has been worth it.  See pictures and Videos from the Pre-wedding photoshoot;

 

Naijanewsngr reports that Davido and Chioma have released their pre-wedding snapshots and videos, asserting that their wedding, which is scheduled for the 25th of June, 2024, is OFFICIAL.

 

Fans have tagged the wedding to be the final bus stop for a love that stood the test of time. They have asserted that the four year wait after the release of Davido’s song 1 Milli where he featured his now Fiance, has been worth it.

 

See pictures and Videos from the Pre-wedding photoshoot;

#CHIVIDO24: See Loved Up Photos From Davido and Chioma's Pre-wedding Photoshoot

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Dangote Refinery to set up terminal in the Caribbean for export of petroleum products

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Dangote Refinery to set up terminal in the Caribbean for export of petroleum products

Dangote Refinery to set up terminal in the Caribbean for export of petroleum products

Dangote Refinery is planning to set up a terminal in the Caribbean to export petroleum products to countries in the North American region.

Aliko Dangote, the president and CEO of the refinery, made this disclosure on Wednesday at Afreximbank’s Trade and Investment Forum in The Bahamas.

The business mogul said the company can easily supply petroleum products to the region within 18 to 20 days.

According to Africa’s richest man, the company will sign a bilateral agreement with the region to construct the terminal for the exportation of its petroleum products.

“I know the price in the Caribbean in terms of petroleum products is very high. We produce it cheaply. We can always bring it here. We can set up a terminal and we’ll be able to fix their needs.

“We will have a bilateral agreement with them and also bringing in stuff from there is not more than 18 to 20 days maximum. And then we need to set up a terminal.

“Once we set up a terminal, they will have a very cheap oil. They will have cheap energy. And by having cheap energy, their own economy will grow faster,” Dangote said.

Dangote to also export Cement to the Region
In addition, the CEO of the $20 billion refinery mentioned that the conglomerate is not only seeking to invest in petroleum products in the region but also in cement.

Dangote stated that the company’s cement production capacity is nearly 52 million tons and will increase to about 62 million tons by the end of next year.

He added that the firm can meet the demand of the Caribbean market, creating a win-win situation for both parties.

“It’s not only about the oil. We now have a capacity of almost 52 million cement capacity. By the end of next year, we will be at 62 million of cement capacity. We are not only saying that we can bring in from Nigeria or from Africa.

“If they have limestones, we can also produce what can satisfy them. We’ve done that before in Africa and we should be able to free them up from the shackles of other people.

“If we the ingredients like the limestones etc, it’s a 28 months maximum. They can all be self-sufficient. It will be a win-win between us and them,” Dangote said.

What you should know
The Dangote refinery with a 650,000 barrel refining capacity has been described as the “game changer” of the oil and gas sector.
The refinery will be the largest in Africa and Europe once it begins full operation later next year.
According to reports, the $20 billion petroleum facility is expected to disrupt the $17 billion Africa-European market and reduce the continent’s dependence on imported petroleum products from Europe.
In addition, Dangote stated that the company is also eyeing the Brazilian market and other North American countries to supply refined products from the refinery.
“Our capacity is too big for Nigeria. It will be able to supply West Africa, Central Africa and also Southern Africa,” Dangote said in a panel discussion in Rwanda a few weeks ago.

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Dangote Refinery Mulls Lagos, London Stock Exchange Listings

The Dangote refinery is aiming for a dual listing on the London and Lagos bourses, a senior executive at the firm, Devakumar Edwin, has told Reuters.

Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the group, Aliko Dangote was earlier on Tuesday, quoted as saying he could try to list the company in Nigeria by the end of the year.

It is coming about six months after Dangote, also told the Financial Times of his intentions to publicly list the subsidiary of the Group, Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

At the time, Dangote stated that the company had resolved challenges about crude oil supply and was prepared for the listing.

The billionaire businessman already has some companies listed on the NGX, including Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar Refinery and Nascon Allied Industries.

The refinery managers said there was need to approach the London Exchange because the Nigerian bourse may not have the capacity to handle it exclusively.

Asked to comment on Dangote’s statement to local media, Edwin told Reuters: “We have listed all our businesses. The NSE (Nigerian Stock Exchange) will not have adequate depth to handle exclusively the petroleum refinery. We would have to take it to LSE (London Stock Exchange) but also list in NSE.”

The refinery, Africa’s largest, built on a peninsula on the outskirts of the commercial capital Lagos at a cost of $20 billion, was completed after several years of delay.

It can refine up to 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) and will be the largest in Africa and Europe when it reaches full capacity this year or next.

Dangote has been trying to secure crude supplies for his refinery. He has interests in Dangote Cement, Dangote Flour Mills and Dangote Sugar, all listed on the Nigerian bourse.

In May, the company reached its first supply deal with TotalEnergies, after it put out a tender for 2 million barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Midland crude every month for a year starting in July, according to tender documents.

The company since earlier in the year, has been refining diesel, jet fuel and other petroleum products and is expected to begin the production of petrol in June.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has said it recorded 310 cases of crude oil theft in the past week.

In its weekly update on the activities of the national oil company, the NNPC said that the cases were discovered between May 18 and May 24.

“Between May 18 and 24, 310 cases were recorded across the Niger Delta region by several incidence sources,” the NNPC stated.

In Grey Creek, Akwa Ibom state, it said a fuel station selling illegally refined fuels into cans and drums was uncovered in the past week, revealing that 122 illegal refineries were also uncovered in Bayelsa and Rivers states

According to the company, they were spotted in Tombia II, III, IV, and Umuajuloke, in Rivers state; Iduwini, Biogbolo, and Ajatiton, in Bayelsa state, while 65 illegal connections were discovered across several locations in Akuwa Odoka, Umuajuloke, and Watson Point, also in Rivers state as well as along Soku Sand Barth pipeline in the state.

It added that vandalised wellheads were discovered in Tombia IIII in Rivers state and Egbema in Imo state, where a pit filled with crude oil from a vandalised wellhead was discovered.

In Ndoni, Rivers state, NNPC said it uncovered a vandalised pipeline channelled to a nearby oil pit, while five illegal storage sites were spotted in sacks, pits, cans, and in a fuel station.

The NNPC stated that 20 vehicle arrests were made in Delta and Imo states while 48 infractions were reported at sea. Also, 39 wooden boats conveying stolen crude or illegally refined products were seized and confiscated across several creeks in Bayelsa and Delta states, it said.

NNPC said 48 of the incidents occurred in the deep blue water, 40 in the western region, 134 in the central region, and 88 in the eastern region.

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