Nigeria, United States Deepen Cooperation on Security, Counterterrorism as Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio
Nigeria and the United States are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership. Nigeria’s …
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Channels TV Blasts Wike Over Allegation On Abuja Land Allocation, Asserts Lawful Approval, Statutory Payments
From Victor Osula, Abuja Channels Television has countered allegations made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom …
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Emirates Tussle: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf Have Final, Says Ganduje
By Ayo Kehinde Former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that only the Supreme Court of …
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Farmland, Fishing Ponds Clashes Claim Lives in Kogi Community
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The prevailing unresolved conflict between residents of Ishi and Itale communities in Ibaji local government area …
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Akpabio Laments Pathetic Plight of Diplomats as Salaries Delay Hits Families Abroad
From Victor Osula, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the welfare of Nigerian diplomats serving …
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Deadly Boko Haram Attack On Lake Chad Base Leaves 23 Soldiers Dead
By Ayo Kehinde A deadly Boko Haram attack on a Chadian military base on the shores of Lake Chad has …
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Lagos Targets 24/7 Power for October 2026
By Ayo Kehinde Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has unveiled plans to roll out pilot 24/7 electricity franchise zones across Lagos by October 2026, marking a major step in the state’s push to build a more reliable and independent power market. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement, Chief Executive Officer Temitope George said the initiative forms part of the commission’s short-term regulatory agenda aimed at transforming electricity supply through efficiency, innovation, and improved service delivery. The first two or three franchise zones will serve as dedicated districts with round-the-clock power, acting as test cases for wider reforms. Although locations are yet to be disclosed, the zones are expected to improve infrastructure management, billing transparency, and customer experience. Supporting this rollout, LASERC …
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Xenophobia: CPPE Warns FG Against Sanctioning South African Businesses
By Ayo Kehinde The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the Federal Government not to impose retaliatory sanctions on South African companies operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muda Yusuf, the economic policy advocacy group condemned the attacks. Still, it warned that punitive measures against South African investments could hurt Nigeria’s economy and weaken investor confidence. The CPPE’s position comes amid mounting public anger and growing calls for tougher action against South African firms operating in Nigeria. According to the organisation, while the attacks on Nigerians are unacceptable and must be decisively addressed by …
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Tinubu Engages Global Investors In Paris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record that reinforced the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030. Oyedele emphasised the government’s near-term priorities of translating reforms into results for the Nigerian people. He also pledged to publish quarterly financial data. The Director General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s …
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Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,350 Per Litre
By Ayo Kehinde Dangote Refinery has increased its depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,350 per litre, marking a ₦75 rise from the previous ₦1,275 per litre. Petroleum.org on Wednesday, confirmed the new pricing, while a senior refinery official said the adjustment has been implemented across all loading channels. “The new pricing template has been activated across the board. All loading points have been updated, and marketers are already responding by adjusting their depot prices”, the official said. The latest increase comes barely a week after the refinery raised its ex-depot price from ₦1,200 to ₦1,275 per litre, indicating a rapid shift in pricing within the downstream sector. It is the second ₦75 increment recorded within seven days …
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NNPC Moves To Revive Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries, Seals Deal With Chinese Firms
From Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s renewed push to restore its domestic refining capacity has once again, gained momentum, as NNPC Limited signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms to finally revive and expand the country’s long-struggling refineries. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Andy Odeh, on May 3, in Abuja, highlighting what the national oil company described as a significant step toward sustainable refining operations. According to the statement, the MoU was executed on April 30, 2026, in Jiaxing City, China, by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Chairman of Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited, Guan Jianzhong, Chairman of Xinganchen …
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Atiku, Obi Birds of a Feather and their Vaulting Ambitions, By Tunde Rahman
For someone running for the presidency a record seventh time and who has switched political parties at least four times …
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Fubara, Nwafiru, AbdulRazaq Missing As APC Screens Governors, Defends Absence
From Victor Osula, Abuja The screening of governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) continued to draw national attention …
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Don Knocks Public Sector Reforms in Nigeria
A leading scholar of Public Administration, Prof Ehiyamen Mediayanose Osezua has strongly decries ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s public sector as …
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EFCC Declares Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management …
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NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South, Clears Path For Obi
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for …
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FUL VC Solicits Alumni Association’s Contributions to Infrastructural Development, Academic Excellence
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye has demanded for the contributions of …
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Tinubu Has Delivered Laudable Transformative, Dev. Projects in the North, Says Renewed Hope Ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has delivered laudable transformational projects in the Northern part of the country in line with his campaign …
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Progressive Governors Forum passes vote of confidence on Uzodimma
…vows to ensure Tinubu’s reelection The Progressive Governors Forum ( PGF) has passed a vote of implicit confidence on its …
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Yilwatda, Basiru Lead APC Screening Panel for Governors Seeking Re-Election
From Victor Osula, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted high-powered screening committees for governorship aspirants and sitting governors …
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Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How N950 Million Property Was Bought in Maitama
A prosecution witness, PW15, Ramalan Abdullahi, on Friday, May 8, 2026, narrated before the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High …
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