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Rufus Okoro Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909 – 1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, statesman, and one of the country’s most influential political leaders. Born Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo on March 6, 1909, in Ikenné, present-day Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied law at the University of London and qualified as a barrister. Awolowo founded the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951. He served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1960, later emerged the Leader of the Opposition in Nigeria’s federal parliament. ALSO READ >>> Meet Nigeria’s First President, Nnamdi Azikiwe He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council and Minister of Finance, during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1971. Awolowo introduced free primary education and free healthcare for children in the Western Region, which became a model in Nigeria. He advocated federalism as the best system for Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. He was widely know...

Dangoke Refinery to commence Free Petrol Delivery Nationwide

The Management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has graciously announced its plan to commence free nationwide direct supply of petrol, otherwise known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), starting September 15, 2025.

In a statement posted on its official X page on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the refinery said the initiative would commence in 11 states before expanding across the federation.

According to the refinery, petrol would be sold at an ex-gantry price of N820 per litre.

Retail outlets in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti would receive the product at N841 per litre, while stations in Abuja, Delta, Rivers, Edo, and Kwara would get it at N851 per litre.

“All petrol station owners nationwide are invited to register for free delivery and other benefits.” the refinery stated.

The refinery recently announced the acquisition of 4,000 CNG-powered tankers to enhance its distribution capacity, promising to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually through its direct supply scheme.

Though the the initiative is targeted to ease fuel distribution challenges in the country as well as lower pump prices for final consumers, there is fear among industrialist that the gesture might disrupt the players in the downstream sector.