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Dangote Refinery Awaits Arrival Of 5th & 6th Oil Shipments

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The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company has announced the upcoming arrival of its fifth and sixth crude oil shipments from Nigerian oil producers.

The fifth shipment, comprising one million barrels, is expected to reach the refinery between today and tomorrow, with the sixth shipment of the same quantity scheduled for arrival on January 6, barring any unforeseen delays.

Earlier this week, the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company confirmed the arrival of the fourth one million barrels of Bonny Light grade crude from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

With a total of four crude cargoes, amounting to four million barrels, received, the Dangote Group is nearly ready to commence operations at its 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery.

The final two consignments, each consisting of one million barrels of crude, are eagerly anticipated as the last deliveries expected by the Aliko Dangote-owned refinery out of the six million barrels initially planned for the facility.

The $20 billion refinery, situated in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, had previously accepted three million barrels of crude oil from three separate consignments, each consisting of one million barrels.

Mr. Akin Omole, the Managing Director of Dangote Ports Operations, had earlier informed journalists at the Dangote Quay in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, that the refinery was projected to receive a total of four million crude shipments before the end of 2023, with the remaining two anticipated to arrive in early January 2024.

He emphasized that these crude supplies would prepare the refinery adequately for the commencement of operations.

Upon the complete delivery of the six million barrels, it will initiate the initial operations of the refinery, initiating the production of diesel, aviation fuel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), followed by the subsequent production of petrol.

This development is expected to significantly address Nigeria and West African countries’ fuel supply challenges, according to the company.

The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, designed to utilize 100 per cent Nigerian crude while also possessing the flexibility to process various African crude grades, Middle Eastern Arab Light, US Light tight oil, and crudes from other nations, stands poised to contribute to easing regional fuel shortages.

The refinery’s promoters emphasized its capability to fulfill 100 per cent of Nigeria’s refined product needs, encompassing gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and aviation jet fuel, while also generating a surplus of each for export purposes.

Constructed to accommodate crude through its two Single-Point Mooring (SPMs) positioned 25 kilometers from the shore, the refinery is equipped to discharge petroleum products via three distinct SPMs.

Additionally, it boasts the capacity to load 2,900 trucks daily at its truck-loading gantries.

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Tragic Building Collapse In R/State Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

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A tragic building collapse in Rivers State has left a middle-aged contractor, identified as Udeme, feared dead after a two-storey structure under construction caved in at the Egbelu Mgbaraja area of Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

This incident comes just one week after a three-storey building collapsed at the Iriebe axis of the same local government, though that incident fortunately recorded no casualties.

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The latest collapse occurred on Monday, November 4, 2024, around 2 p.m., with construction workers on site when the structure gave way.

According to eyewitness Mr. Jonathan Obey, the building’s second floor suddenly buckled, trapping Udeme beneath the rubble, while another worker managed to escape with serious injuries.

Obey, who attempted to rescue the trapped contractor, suspected negligence, saying, “We couldn’t reach him despite our efforts. An inspection revealed substandard materials had been used, with the foundation only three feet deep for a two-storey building, which is insufficient. The rebar was of poor quality, and essential supports, such as a center beam, were absent.”

The Rivers State Government has since sealed off the property and declared the developer, Vincent Nwoye, wanted for questioning.

Rt. Hon. Evans Bipi, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, visited the site and expressed his dismay, attributing the collapse to gross negligence.

“This tragedy was preventable,” Bipi stated. “The developer failed to obtain an approved building plan and used inferior materials. The government will ensure accountability and take severe action.”

Bipi extended his condolences to the victim’s family and the Ogbogoro Community, affirming that the government will facilitate the family’s recovery of their loved one’s remains. “We sympathize with the bereaved family and the entire community,” he added.

The Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Samuel Anya, also condemned the developer’s actions, highlighting the dangers posed when profit is prioritized over safety. “This loss is a direct consequence of unethical practices,” he said.

The government has committed to a thorough investigation and tighter regulatory enforcement to prevent further tragedies in Rivers State.

 

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JUST IN: Justice Adeyeye, Ekiti State’s CJ Passes On

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The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon Justice Oyewole Adeyeye has passed on.

The news of his passing was leaked by a reliable source under the condition of anonymity.

The sad incident, according to the source, happened in Ado Ekiti in the early hours of Tuesday.

His death is being traced to a sickness which came upon him following the injury he sustained when a section of the Ekiti State High Court Complex, Ado Ekiti wall collapsed in July 12, 2023.

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The late Justice Adeyeye was at the office when the building collapse happened and sustained injuries.

While the state and his family were yet to issue statements on his demise, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Association of International Female Lawyers (FIDA) has sent condolences to the family.

The condolences message read: “With deep sorrow in our hearts and in total submission to the will of God, FIDA Ekiti consoles with the family of the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon Justice Oyewole Adeyeye on his call to glory.

“May He find rest with his maker.

“I pray that God grants the family, the Judiciary and the people of Ekiti State, the grace to bear this irreparable loss.

Adieu great one.”

Justice Adeyeye was born 1960 in Araromi Ugbesi in Ekiti East Local Government of Ekiti State and was called to bar in 1986.

He started his career as a State Counsel in the civil service of the then Ondo State before joining the Ekiti State Judiciary Service Commission shortly after the state was created in 1996.

He was promoted to the position of a judge in the state’s high court in 2002 and has served at different occasions in the election petition tribunal.

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BREAKING: Court Drops Charges Against 76 #EndBadGovernance Protesters

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed all charges against 76 individuals accused of participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.

The ruling came after the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, moved to discontinue the case under orders from President Bola Tinubu.

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Justice Obiora Egwuatu, presiding over the matter, struck out the charges after hearing a motion from the AGF’s representative, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) Mohammed Abubakar.

Citing Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution, the AGF formally took over the case from the Inspector General of Police, then requested to drop all charges against the defendants, many of whom are minors.

The judge granted the AGF’s application without objection from defense counsel, ordering the immediate release of the accused, who were not present in court.

This decision follows a directive issued on Monday by President Tinubu, instructing the AGF to withdraw charges against the protesters.

 

 

 

 

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