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Tensions and Counter Arguments at Budget Defense Session

Tensions and counter arguements erupted during the budget defense session of the Ministries under Petroleum as lawmakers, especially House of Reps members, clashed with Minister of State for Petroleum, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri,... Read more »
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EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Bank Executives Onasanya and Otudeko Over Alleged Fraud

The arraignment of former First Bank Plc CEO/Managing Director Stephen Olabisi Onasanya and Group Chairman of Honeywell Group Oba Otudeko on a 12.3 billion fraud charge has been scheduled for Monday, January... Read more »
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Trump invites Pastor Kumuyi for his final inauguration as President of the United States

Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s second and final inauguration as President of the United States on January 20,... Read more »
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Dangote Communicates Upward Adjustment In Petrol Price To Customers [Details]

Sequel to a consistent surge in the price of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has communicated an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also... Read more »
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Dangote raises petrol prices to N955 from N899/litre

Sequel to a consistent surge in the price of Brent, the global benchmark for crude, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has communicated an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also... Read more »
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Kwara Court Jails 23-Year-Old Spiritualist for Internet Fraud and Impersonation

A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced 23-year-old Odeyemi Oluwaseun to one year imprisonment for internet fraud and obtaining money under false pretenses.  The self-styled spiritualist was prosecuted by the... Read more »
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Tragedy in Benue As Truck Crashes into Building, Claims 14 Lives in Ohimini LGA

A heavy-duty truck with registration number Kaduna DKA 738 XB crashed into a residential building in the Okete community, Ohimini LGA, Benue State, in the early hours of Thursday, claiming 14 lives;... Read more »
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Peter Obi Visits Retired Archbishop Godwin Okpala Following Release from Kidnappers

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the retired Archbishop of the Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Godwin Okpala, just days after his release from the... Read more »
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Soldier Nabbed in Lagos with Suspected Canadian Loud

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a soldier, Lance Corporal Sani Aminu, in possession of a substance suspected to be “Canadian Lo¥d,” a potent imported synthetic strain of cann@bis. Lance Corporal Aminu,... Read more »
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Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate Released After Two Years in Detention

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has acquitted Frederick Nwajagu, the “Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate,” of terrorism charges. Justice Yetunde Adesanya ruled that the prosecution, represented by... Read more »
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Alleged N12.3b Fraud: Court Fixes Date To Arraign Otudeko, Onasanya

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has fixed January 20 for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, and... Read more »
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Reactions As El-Rufai’s Son Calls For Abolishment Of The Entire ‘Almajiri’ School System

In a recent social media post that has sparked mixed reactions from users, Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, urged the government to completely abolish the Almajiri... Read more »
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Court Arrests Eze Ndigbo For Parading Self As Chief

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafa Balewa Square, on Thursday, found the self-styled Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajagu, guilty of falsely parading himself as a titled chief in... Read more »
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Peter Obi Reacts To Picture Of Tinubu, Son In Abu Dhabi

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has raised concerns about a photo of President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi, taken during a visit to Abu Dhabi. Obi questioned the timing and appropriateness... Read more »
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FG Gives Update On Price Of Petrol

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has clarified that fluctuations in the pump price of petrol will now be determined by crude oil prices in the international market,... Read more »
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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fraud

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant was granted on Thursday... Read more »
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Netizens React As Onanuga Invites Peter Obi To Retweet “$1 Exchange To N1,550” Report

There have been several reactions from social media users after Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Invited the former governor of Anambra state, Peter... Read more »
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Police Recover Stolen Lexus SUV, Arrest 3 Suspects in Awka

Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu Ukwu, have intercepted three suspects and recovered a stolen black Lexus 330 SUV during a routine patrol on the morning of January 15, 2025. The... Read more »
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Dangote Refinery Disrupts European Fuel Market – OPEC

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has highlighted how the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s efforts to boost Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production are reshaping the European fuel market. The refinery, with... Read more »
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Governors, Senators Lose Land Rights as Wike Enforces Payment Deadline

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has revoked the land allocations belonging to some governors and other political bigwigs. The Bayelsa and Imo States governors, Senator Diri Douye and Senator... Read more »