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Fire Outbreak at Dangote refinery plant
A fire broke out at a section of the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, on Wednesday morning. The cause of the outbreak has not yet been confirmed.
Anthony Chiejina, Group Head of Corporate Communications at Dangote Petroleum Refinery, confirmed that a minor fire broke out at the refinery’s effluent treatment plant on Wednesday, June 26. The fire was quickly contained, and there were no injuries or operational disruptions.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, began producing diesel and aviation fuel in January. The first crude delivery occurred on December 12, 2023, with the sixth cargo arriving on January 8. Recently, the refinery received an additional one million barrels of Bonny Light crude from the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd) to further its production of refined petroleum products.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to enjoy himself as Chelsea dominated the first half of the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night. Speaking at half-time from the MetLife Stadium, Trump told DAZN Football he was having a “really great time” watching the match.
Chelsea went into the break 3-0 up, thanks to a brace from Cole Palmer and a goal from Joao Pedro, leaving the French champions stunned. Trump praised the game, calling it a “tremendous sport,” clearly impressed by the pace and excitement of the contest. The Blues went on to seal a 3-0 win, lifting the Club World Cup trophy in emphatic fashion.
Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, mourns and share emotional tribute to former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
“The deceased had remained steadfast in fighting corruption and making Nigeria better throughout his administration, especially through the numerous initiatives introduced by his government, such as the expansion of rail lines, construction, and rehabilitation of major roads, establishment of the Social Investment Programs, and agricultural and security reforms, among others, amidst daunting challenges.”
“I pray Allah will forgive all the shortcomings of the deceased and grant him Aljanna Firdausi.”
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, who stated that Buhari died in London after battling an illness for some time.
The announcement was also shared through official government channels by President Bola Tinubu’s team. Buhari passed away around 4:30 p.m. GMT while receiving medical care at a clinic in the United Kingdom.
Following the news of his death, President Tinubu expressed sadness and extended condolences to the former First Lady Aisha Buhari and the rest of the family. Tinubu also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to oversee the process of bringing Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for burial.
Flags across the country have been ordered to fly at half-mast, and a state funeral is expected. The details of the funeral arrangements are yet to be officially released.
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