The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON has conferred the executive governor of Katsina state governor, Radda Dikko with merit award in recognition of  the immense contribution by his led state administration to sports development.

The well attended award conferment ceremony took place last Saturday at Ahmadu Bello stadium Kaduna.

Katsina state commissioner for sports,  Aliyu Lawal Zakari received the award on behalf of the state governor.

Gov Dikko applaud YSFON for its over  four decades of sacrifices and  investments in youths development in Nigeria through sports.

He reassured of his commitment to continue to invest in the development of sports in all areas that will  boost national development.

The immediate past deputy governor of Kano state, Dr Nasiru Gawuna was also on parade as one of the awardees.

Gawuna was decorated  in recognition of his service to YSFON for several years. YSFON said.

The managing director, FreIvan Support Services, Moses Ted Andishu also bagged an award, for his  contribution to sports developments at the grass root level.

Moses, who is a  UK  business mogul and philanthropist, speaking through his representative, Joseph Andishu, who received the award  on his behalf has  reaffirmed his commitments toward supporting laudable projects that will mentor Nigerian youths towards positive innovations and entrepreneurship using sports as the vehicle to pursue his goals to  continue to better the cause of humanity.

The incumbent national president, Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod was honorured by YSFON for his tireless support to  sports activities  involving Nigerian youths.

The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country.

The NNPC Ltd also wishes to state that, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), PMS prices are not set by Government, but negotiated directly between parties on an arms length.

The NNPC Ltd can confirm that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024 PMS offtake, as Naira transactions will only commence on October 1st, 2024.

The NNPC Ltd assures that if the quoted pricing is disputed, it will be grateful for any discount from the Dangote Refinery, which will be passed on 100% to the general public.

The pricing

Attached to this statement are the estimated pump prices of PMS (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) across NNPC Retail Stations the country, based on September 2024 pricing.

Olufemi Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd
Abuja

16th September, 2024

The National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has demanded retraction of the false and malicious allegation levelled against him by the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi, that he was plotting to rig the upcoming governorship election in the state.

The party chairman had, in a statement widely circulated on Saturday, accused the federal government of scheming to rig the election. He also alleged that the NSA released $2 million to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of the plot.

But in a letter addressed to the party chieftain dated September 15, 2024, the NSA demanded retraction of what the “totally false” allegation.

His lawyer, Marian Aigbedion of Charles Musa & Co, said the “malicious and libelous statement has brought our client into public disdain and odium.

“Your portrayal of our client as a corruption enabler and his office as an appendage of a political party willing to cause chaos in Edo State is entirely false and damaging to his reputation.

“As a renowned career police officer and pioneer Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), our client has consistently demonstrated integrity and a commitment to fighting corruption. It is inconceivable that he would be involved in such odious acts.”

Ribadu, therefore, asked Mr Aziegbemi to publicly apologise to him and retract the publication in its entirety.

He also demanded that the retraction statement should be published as “a full-page advertorial in at least five nationwide newspapers, ten reputable and well-read online news sites, seven national and international television stations and ten radio channels with national and international reach”.

The NSA also demanded the payment of N10 billion “as damages for reputational and other injuries.”

The lawyers informed the party chairman that failure to comply with the demands within seven days might compel them to take further steps, which could include legal action to enforce Ribadu’s rights.