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Senator Nenadi Usman has been appointed as the acting National Caretaker Chairman of the Labour Party, succeeding Julius Abure, whose tenure has officially ended. This new role places Senator Usman at the forefront of one of Nigeria's key…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for a nationwide protest that will effectively shut down major cities across Nigeria, beginning on September 15, 2024. This action comes in response to…
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The Presidency has strongly denied allegations from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that President Bola Tinubu broke a promise to keep fuel prices stable. The NLC had accused the President of betraying Nigerians by increasing…
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Nigeria’s power generation has reached a record-breaking 5,313 megawatts (MW), marking the highest output level in three years. This significant milestone was announced by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media…
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje Correctional Facility. This decision came after PIDOM was arraigned on nine counts, including money…
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Nigerians are currently facing a severe fuel crisis, with the price of petrol skyrocketing to an unprecedented ₦855 per liter at Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations, particularly in Lagos. This sharp increase…
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Tinubu and Xi Jinping Forge Strategic Ties.  President Bola Tinubu has revealed that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the Chinese capital, was fruitful and beneficial to Nigerians,…
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NLC Reacts To Fuel Price Increase, Makes 7 Demands From Government. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed profound disillusionment with the federal government following a recent hike in petrol prices. …
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NNPC Fuel Pump price surpass N800 per liter.  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol prices at its filling stations in Lagos to as high as N897 per liter amid a deepening fuel scarcity,…
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Dangote Reveals Petrol Pricing Strategy as Refinery Commences Fuel Production. Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Industries and owner of the Dangote Refinery, announced that petrol from his newly operational refinery will…
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Dangote Refinery Begins Petrol Production Amid Government Efforts to Resolve Regulatory Dispute. In a landmark development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Refinery, a $20 billion project spearheaded by billionaire…
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Yobe State, Nigeria - In a devastating attack by Boko Haram terrorists, at least 87 people were reportedly killed in Yobe State, with 37 bodies already recovered from the village of Mafa in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area. …
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Abuja — The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the current landing cost of N1,117 per litre. …
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially charged Isaac Bristol, popularly known as PIDOM, with six counts at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following his 28-day detention without formal charges. PIDOM, a self-proclaimed…
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British Citizen Declared Wanted by Nigerian Police Denies Allegations of Plotting Against Tinubu’s Government. A British citizen, Andrew Wynne, who has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of several qualified Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry (BoI) Limited. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday, signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the…
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Mother of Late President Yar’adua Passes Away.  Hajiya Dada, the mother of Nigeria's late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has died. According to reports, she passed away in Katsina State. Her death marks the end of…
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The Nigeria Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, wanted for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was made on…
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In a significant political development, three of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—are reportedly engaged in discussions aimed at forming a merger ahead of the 2027 presidential…
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APC Propaganda Busted: Police Reuse 2023 Photo of Armoured Personnel Carrier Under Buhari to Falsely Showcase Tinubu Commissioning Same Equipment in 2024 On August 31, 2024, the Nigerian Police Force found…
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