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BREAKING: FG seeks fresh $2bn loan from World Bank

The Federal Government has begun a process to obtain a fresh $2bn loan from the World Bank. The loan request submitted by the Ministry of Finance on behalf of the government is... Read more »
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Court Sends NURTW Chieftain Koko Zaria To Prison For Assaulting Nollywood Actor Lawori

A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday remanded a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Ganiyu Oyedepo (aka Kokozaria), in prison custody for assaulting an actor, Alhaji Ade Adele... Read more »
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Enugu SME Half Hour Show Returns To Airwaves With Fresh Insights And Expert Discussions

The popular “Enugu SME Half Hour Show” is set to make its highly anticipated return to the airwaves, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge and expertise tailored specifically for the Enugu... Read more »
Edwin Clark Wike

Threat to instigate: Edwin Clark Calls For Wike’s Arrest

A former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South, Edwin Clark, has formally addressed a letter to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging the immediate arrest and prosecution of Nyesom Wike,... Read more »
Ali Ndume

Military must clear terrorists from Sambisa forest — Ali Ndume

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the military under the Theatre Command, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, and other security agencies to clear the North East of terrorist threats,... Read more »
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NNPC yet to lift our petrol — Dangote

The Dangote Group has refuted the claims in the media that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is currently lifting petrol from its refinery and selling at N897 per litre.... Read more »
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Why I left Mavin Records — Korede Bello

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Korede Bello, has opened up about why he left Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. The ‘Godwin’ crooner revealed this during a recent interview with Hip TV, hosted by reality star Kim... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures Opposite LASU Gate

Operatives of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water resources have commenced removal of illegal structures and shanties opposite LASU gate to Okoko axis of the state. This was disclosed... Read more »
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Ugandan Athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set Ablaze by Boyfriend

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete, has died days after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire. Cheptegei, who lived in Kenya, represented Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics and finished 44th in... Read more »
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18-year-old Boy, Bello Afeez Oluwapelumi Kidnapped After Being Lured With A Carpentry Job

An 18-year-old carpenter, Bello Afeez Oluwapelumi was kidnapped on April 1, 2024, after being lured by the kidnappers who disguised as clients that wanted his services concerning a carpentry job. According to... Read more »
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NNPCL set to supply fresh 17.8 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Refinery

Vice President, Downstream at the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Adedapo Segun, on Thursday, revealed that the Dangote Refinery between September and November will receive additional 17.8million barrels of crude... Read more »
Chris Ngige

Former Minister, Chris Ngige Questioned By ICPC Over NSITF Probe

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has invited former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund... Read more »
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Burkina Faso Removes ECOWAS Logo from Passports, Formalizing Withdrawal

Burkina Faso has officially removed the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) from its new biometric passports, a move that underscores the country’s decision to withdraw from the... Read more »
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Rivers State: VP, Shettima Inaugurates USD 115 million Upgrade of APM Terminals West Africa Container Terminal

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday officially inaugurated a comprehensive USD 115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State. Our Correspondent reports that this monumental... Read more »
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BREAKING: Nigerians Must Brace For More Fuel Scarcity — NNPCL Official

Nigerians have been advised to brace for more fuel scarcity following the recent hike in the pump price of the product. The Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (Downstream),... Read more »
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Dangote Doesn’t Have Business With Petrol Price – LCCI President, Idahosa

Gabriel Idahosa, President and Chairman of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has said that Dangote Refinery does not have business with the price Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is sold at... Read more »
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How ‘friend’ allegedly kidnapped and m8rdered Ogun varsity student after collecting ransom

Social media users have called for justice for a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAB)), Christianah Idowu, who was allegedly kidnapped, killed and buried by her boyfriend, Adeleye Ayomide,... Read more »
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Enugu State at 33 and Gov. Mbah’s Impressive Actualisation of its Founding Fathers’ Dreams

On August 27, 2024, Enugu State commemorated its 33rd year of existence as a legal entity and state within the Nigerian federal system. But for the dark clouds and the thunderstorms on... Read more »

Top 10 Nigerian States With Highest External Debt Service Costs In 2024

Nigerian states have collectively spent about N139.92 billion on servicing external debt in the first half of 2024. This is according to an analysis of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) data from... Read more »
Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery Can Meet Only 36% Of Petrol Demand With 90,000 BPD Output

Consulting firm Energy Aspects Ltd is forecasting about 90,000 barrels a day of petrol (PMS) production for the Dangote oil refinery in the fourth quarter of 2024. At full output, the refinery... Read more »