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PENGASSAN strike shuts down NNPC, NUPRC, and NMDPRA

The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Monday paralysed operations at key oil and gas regulatory institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company... Read more »
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Shehu Sani urges Dangote refinery to reinstate sacked workers

A former lawmaker from Kaduna State, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on the management of Dangote Refinery to immediately reinstate workers allegedly dismissed for joining trade unions, describing the move as a... Read more »

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You Can’t Match Peter Obi – Critics Tell Dave Umahi After Presidency Comment

Former Ebonyi State Governor and current Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has come under heavy criticism following his recent remark that “it’s not the Southeast’s turn yet; when it is, nobody will... Read more »
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Defence Group Hands Over Weapons Under Miski Peace Accord

The self-styled Defence Group Difa Al-Watan, a signatory to the Miski Agreement, on Sunday handed over a cache of arms and mines to the Chadian Armed Forces in Modra, Tibesti Province. The... Read more »
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Navy Deactivates 6 Illegal Refineries, Seizes 11,000 Liters of Stolen Crude in Delta

As part of the ongoing efforts to boost Nigeria’s daily crude oil output and combat economic sabotage, personnel of the Nigerian Navy attached to the Forward Operating Base Escravos, in Warri South... Read more »
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Nigeria Police Arrest, Repatriate Notorious Beninese Fugitive Sunday Kotin

The Nigeria Police Force National Central Bureau (NCB) of Interpol has arrested and repatriated a notorious Beninese fugitive, Sunday Kotin, to authorities in Benin Republic. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer... Read more »
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Igbo Veterans in U.S. Slam Abuja Court Over Nnamdi Kanu Ruling

The Legal Department of the American Veterans of Igbo Descent has faulted the ruling of Justice James Omotosho on the no case submission of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,... Read more »
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30-Minute Rain Turns Akure–Ondo Road Into River, Strands Motorists

Motorists plying the Akure–Ondo road have raised fresh concerns over the incessant flooding of critical portions of the dual carriageway, particularly around the Isinkan–NNPC bypass and from the Agagu Road junction to... Read more »
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Ekiti awards contracts for renovation of 250 school infrastructures – SUBEB

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Femi Akinwumi, said that the state government has awarded contracts for the renovation of over 250 infrastructural projects in schools in the... Read more »
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Obi clarifies Olubadan congratulatory message after backlash

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has clarified his congratulatory message to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, after facing backlash on social media. Akelicious earlier... Read more »
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Nigeria at 65: Ohanaeze, Afenifere lament dashed hopes

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, prominent voices across law, politics, and civil society have offered mixed reflections, acknowledging the country’s resilience and progress while lamenting unfulfilled dreams, missed opportunities, and the... Read more »
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Peter Obi faces backlash for calling Olubadan “my brother”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come under criticism for calling the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, “my dear brother” in his congratulatory message to the traditional ruler. Obi,... Read more »
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Troops Foil Terrorist Attacks in Borno, Neutralise 11 Insurgents

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have repelled terrorist attacks in Borno, killing 11 insurgents and recovering arms and drugs. Sources told Akelicious that the troops broke... Read more »
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Police confirm attack on students’ hostel in Jigawa

The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed an attack on students of the Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, by suspected hoodlums at a private hostel in Malam Madori Local Government Area. Sources said... Read more »
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Edo Gov Okpebholo Approves ₦914m Compensation for Demolished APC Youth Leader’s Hotel

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the payment of ₦914 million as compensation for the demolition of the hotel belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Youth Leader, Mr.... Read more »
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Flood Control: Lagos Govt Clears Buildings, Obstructions Along Ikota River in Lekki

In a bid to curtail the perenial flooding in the state, operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday, September... Read more »
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Rev. Sister Annastasia Kinse Dismissed After Allegations Against Priests, Sends Emotional Message to Public

Rev. Sister Annastasia Kinse has confirmed her dismissal from the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters after she publicly alleged that some Catholic priests were engaging in immoral... Read more »
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Corruption Siege Must Fall — EFCC Boss as 404 Cadets Pass Out

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its determination to dismantle what it described as the “corruption siege” in Nigeria, vowing to uphold the highest standards of integrity within the... Read more »
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Ogun monarch slams Taye Currency over performance at Olubadan coronation

The Olu of Kemta Orile in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho has condemned the popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency for engaging in what he called “disgusting and... Read more »
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Your Safety, Welfare and Service Impact Are Guaranteed in Benue – Gov Alia to Corps Members

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Friday, 26th September 2025, declared open the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course... Read more »