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Port Harcourt Refinery Set to Resume Operations after Successful Test-Run

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced the imminent completion of the test runs at the Port Harcourt refinery, marking…

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NLC President Ajaero Reveals When New Minimum Wage Payment Will Begin

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent announcement, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, shed light on the expected timeline for the commencement of payments for the new minimum wage…

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NIDCOM Will Ensure Justice is Served for Afolabi’s Death, Says Dabiri Erewa

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has pledged that the commission will ensure justice is served in the tragic case of Afolabi Stephen, a…

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Nigerian Community Mourns Tragic Death of 19-Year-Old Student Shot by Canadian Police

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a somber turn of events, the Nigerian Community of Manitoba is grappling with the loss of Afolabi Stephen, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, who tragically lost his life in an…

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Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Seeks Asylum in Nigeria Amidst Treason Charges

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

Controversy surrounds the recent decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to relocate former Sierra Leonean President, Ernest Bai Koroma, to Nigeria following treason charges. The move,…

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Nigerian Newspapers Digest: 10 things to know today, January 4, 2024

January 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers – January 4, 2024 Good morning! Here’s a summary of key stories from Nigerian Newspapers for this Thursday morning:   1. Federal Government Expands Sanctions…

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Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Amidst Alleged N37.1bn Fraud Probe

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent twist to an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, failed to…

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Obasanjo: Coming Generations to Inherit Nigeria’s Debt

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Former President Obasanjo Warns of Impending Debt Crisis for Future Generations in Nigeria. In a candid statement on Wednesday, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed deep concern over the mounting…

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Nigerian Football Coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, Dies at 85

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Benin City, Nigeria – The football community in Nigeria is in mourning as news of the passing of former international footballer and coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, spreads across the nation.…

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NNPCL Speaks on Clashing with Marketers Over Petrol Subsidy

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

NNPC has responded to recent media reports suggesting a clash between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and marketers over the payment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol, the…

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Edo 2024: My Calling for Governor is Divine – Shaibu

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, declared that his decision to vie for the governorship position in 2024 was a result of divine guidance. However, he raised concerns about a…

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Adeyanju Urges Atiku to Resign from Politics and Mentor Young Leaders

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Abuja-based human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, to step away from politics and become a mentor for emerging…

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Gbajabiamila inaugurates four projects across Lagos

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Femi Gbajabiamila, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, inaugurated four impactful projects during a ceremony in Surulere. The event, held on Tuesday, January 2, saw the collaboration of Gbajabiamila…

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South Korea Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Neck

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

South Korea’s political landscape was shaken on Tuesday when Lee Jae-myung, leader of the country’s main opposition party, was viciously stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern…

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Tragedy Strikes as Plane Erupts in Flames After Collision at Airport

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a harrowing incident at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, a plane carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members burst into flames after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft…

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Nigerian Newspapers Digest: 10 things to know today, January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers – January 2, 2024 Good morning! Here’s a summary of key stories from Nigerian Newspapers for this Tuesday morning: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Still in Testing Phase – NNPC

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Port Harcourt Refinery, which underwent Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) in December 2023, is currently in the testing phase, ensuring operational readiness before commercial operations commence, according to the Nigerian…

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Akpabio Reveals Why NASS Increased Budget by Over N1trn

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the National Assembly’s decision to augment the 2024 budget by a significant N1.28 trillion. The justification, as articulated by Akpabio, revolves around the imperative…

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LP Remains Nigeria’s Opposition Party in 2024- Peter Obi

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), announced the party’s strategic shift to assume the role of Nigeria’s primary opposition party in 2024, this message was delivered…

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Breaking: President Tinubu Signs N28.7 trillion 2024 Budget into Law

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has interrupted his holiday to officiate the signing of Nigeria’s 2024 budget, amounting to an impressive N28.7 trillion. The formal enactment took place during a succinct ceremony…

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