Minister Reiterates Citizens’ Well-being as Foreign Policy Anchor
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Minister of State, for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reiterated the welfare and interests …
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Oil Resumption: MOSOP is In Good Alignment with Ongoing Dialogue Process, Says Nsuke
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is in good alignment with the ongoing discussions …
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ASSU Issues Warning of Strike
By Ayo Kehinde The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, warning that …
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Agri360 initiative to empower 5,000 women, Youths in Agricultural Mechanization…. Says Remi Tinubu
By Salihu Ndahi, Maiduguri The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has applauded the Federal Ministry of Agriculture …
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US Donates Military Hardware to Boost Nigeria Terrorism War
By Ayo Kehinde The United States has stepped up military support for Nigeria with the delivery of military equipment to …
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NCC Directs Registration Of All SIM-Enabled Devices
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new technology-driven system that will effectively bar unregistered …
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NNPCL Sets To Roll out Self -Service Fuel Stations Nationwide
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has concluded plans to deploy between 50 and 70 smart, self-service filling stations across Nigeria within the next six months as it transforms its retail outlets into broader energy and mobility hubs. Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning of a technology-driven service station with electric vehicle charging facilities on Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road. Dagazau said the commissioned outlet was the first of several smart stations planned for deployment across the country, with the new model designed to move NNPC beyond conventional petrol retailing. “We are hoping to roll out a significant number, probably about 50 to 70 …
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Oil Hits $105.21 As US- Iran Conflict Escalates
By Ayo Kehinde Following their successful interception of US unmanned submarine and their subsequent attack on ship going through Straight of Hormuz, Iran has turned the Middle East war against the US, forcing Brent crude, the international benchmark, to rise to around $105.21 per barrel, gaining more than 4 percent from $100.57 on Wednesday. West Texas Intermediate, the US benchmark, also climbed to about $96 per barrel as markets assessed the potential impact of the conflict on global energy supplies. The price surge followed reports that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked US vessels, oil tankers and other vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway normally carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil supplies, so any …
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Samsung, Apple in ‘Fight’, Over Folded Version As iPhone Duo Debuts
With Samsung’s, “Let us know when you’re done reheating our leftovers,” jab and Apple’s CEO, John Ternus, criticism of existing foldables for feeling like “two phones awkwardly stuck together,” during the introduction of its iPhone Duo version the two phones giants crossed competitive swords yesterday. Apple made the foldable iPhone official on Wednesday, but Samsung was less interested in celebrating the moment than reminding everyone who got there first. Hours after Apple unveiled the $1,999 iPhone Duo, Samsung Mobile US took to X with the message that was short, sarcastic and very much aimed at its biggest rival. Samsung did not name Apple or the iPhone Duo directly, but the timing left little room for interpretation. The post came during Apple’s …
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Fears As Brent Nears $100 Over Middle East Conflict
Fears are rising as Gglobal oil prices surged towards $100 per barrel on Tuesday following renewed attacks in the Middle East, heightening concerns that the widening conflict could further disrupt crude production, refining and shipping. Responding sharply Brent crude futures climbed to an intraday high of $99.46 per barrel, its highest level since July 24, before easing to settle at $97.92. US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose to a six-week high, settling at $93.03 per barrel. The latest rally followed attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces on four southern Saudi Arabian cities, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. The Houthis said they used drones and missiles to target a Saudi airbase and facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco. Jazan, a …
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Dangote Refinery Opens $1.6bn IPO At ₦525 Per Share, Sets ₦5,250 Minimum
By Ayo Kehinde Dangote Refinery has completed the endorsement of its offer documents, clearing the way for its $1.6 billion initial public offering, which is scheduled to open next week. The sign-off ceremony was led by Aliko Dangote, owner of the 700,000 barrels-per-day refinery, in Lagos on Monday and attended by advisers and other parties involved in the pan-African offer. Dangote disclosed that the minimum subscription would be 10 ordinary shares at ₦525 each, meaning investors can enter the offer with ₦5,250. Vetiva Advisory Services Limited is coordinating the capital raise. The development follows approval of the offer by the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. A total of 4.1 billion shares will be offered to investors at ₦525 per …
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2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list
By Victor Osula Abuja President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and 15 other presidential candidates were on Saturday cleated …
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Nigerian Businessman Nabbed At Dublin Airport Over €19m Fraud
Irish authorities have arrested a Nigerian businessman, Edwin Omokhuale, over an alleged €19 million fraud involving an Australian mining company …
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National Assembly Suspends LegislativeTies with S/African Over Xenophobic Attacks
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian National Assembly has hit back at South Africa over recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians …
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Gunmen Kill Nigerian Bishop in South Africa
By Ayo Kehinde The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has reported the killing of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop …
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CNPP Condemns Killing of Dan Shagamu, Peter Obi Blockade in Benue
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned the killing of popular Kano-based political commentator, former journalist and social …
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Why is Atiku Playing Politics with Subsidy and NELFUND? By Owaikhena Osikhekha
Campaigns for the 2027 presidential election have officially begun and unfortunately, some candidates have seized the opportunity to make unrealistic …
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Nigerian Army Redeploys Generals To Key Security Theatres
The Nigerian Army has announced a sweeping reshuffle of its senior leadership, redeploying several major generals and brigadier generals to …
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2027: Kogi REC Partners NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, On Information Dissemination to Electorate
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Shehu Wahab, has …
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2027: Ododo Inaugurates APC Peace, Conflict Resolution committee
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor, Usman Ododo of Kogi State has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Peace and Conflict …
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Homage: Return To Familiar Places – The Memoir by Chidi Amuta
Homage: Return To Familiar Places – The Memoir by Chidi Amuta; Wilson & Weizmann Associates Limited, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; 2025; …
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