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ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum to Federal Government

ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum to Federal Government The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has handed the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve long-standing issues affecting lecturers and the…

admin September 29, 2025

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NLC Places Unions on Red Alert Over Dangote-PENGASSAN Dispute

NLC Places Unions on Red Alert Over Dangote-PENGASSAN Dispute The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has placed all its affiliate unions on red alert following the escalating rift between the Petroleum…

admin September 29, 2025

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Marketers Fear Fuel Price Surge as PENGASSAN Strike Kicks Off

Marketers Fear Fuel Price Surge as PENGASSAN Strike Kicks Off The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised fresh concerns…

admin September 29, 2025

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American Citizen Amir Amiri Freed from Taliban Detention After Months of Negotiations

American Citizen Amir Amiri Freed from Taliban Detention After Months of Negotiations Amir Amiri, a U.S. citizen detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, has been released following months of diplomatic…

admin September 28, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Resumes Petrol Sales in Naira After Federal Government Intervention

Dangote Refinery Resumes Petrol Sales in Naira After Federal Government Intervention Dangote Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria’s local currency following the intervention of…

admin September 28, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Suspends Naira-Based Petrol Sales Amid Currency Pressure

Dangote Refinery Suspends Naira-Based Petrol Sales Amid Currency Pressure Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the suspension of petrol sales in Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, effective Sunday, September 28, 2025.…

admin September 27, 2025

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Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board with Immediate Effect

Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board with Immediate Effect Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. The announcement was made…

admin September 26, 2025

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Ogun State Secures $50 Million Investment from Lee Group

Ogun State Secures $50 Million Investment from Lee Group The Ogun State Government has secured fresh investment commitments valued at about $50 million from Lee Group, a move that further…

admin September 26, 2025

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NNPCL Secures N318 Billion to Fund New Oil Exploration Projects

NNPCL Secures N318 Billion to Fund New Oil Exploration Projects The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has secured N318 billion in funding to drive fresh oil exploration initiatives across…

admin September 25, 2025

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FIRS Says 411% Revenue Rise Will Not Stop Federal Government Borrowing

FIRS Says 411% Revenue Rise Will Not Stop Federal Government Borrowing The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that despite recording a 411 percent increase in revenue, the Federal…

admin September 24, 2025

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UK-Based Nigerian Olamide Shanu Faces 20-Year US Jail Term Over $2 Million Fraud Case

UK-Based Nigerian Olamide Shanu Faces 20-Year US Jail Term Over $2 Million Fraud Case A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, is facing the possibility of a 20-year jail sentence after…

admin September 22, 2025

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EFCC and Korean National Police Agency Partner to Combat Financial Crimes Through MoU

EFCC and Korean National Police Agency Partner to Combat Financial Crimes Through MoU The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…

admin September 20, 2025

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Empty Government House as Fubara Fails to Resume After Emergency Rule Ends

Empty Government House as Fubara Fails to Resume After Emergency Rule Ends The Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt remained empty on Tuesday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to…

admin September 18, 2025

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Osun Governor Adeleke Denies Defection To ADC Reaffirms PDP Membership

Osun Governor Adeleke Denies Defection To ADC Reaffirms PDP Membership Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has firmly dismissed claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking…

admin September 17, 2025

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President Tinubu Declares End to State of Emergency in Rivers State from Midnight

President Tinubu Declares End to State of Emergency in Rivers State from Midnight President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the termination of the state of emergency in Rivers State,…

admin September 17, 2025

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Omoyele Sowore countersues DSS

Omoyele Sowore countersues DSS Activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has filed two separate fundamental human rights suits against the Department of State Services (DSS) at…

admin September 17, 2025

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Private Depots Deserted as Dangote Refinerys Direct Fuel Supply

Private Depots Deserted as Dangote Refinerys Direct Fuel Supply Private fuel depots across Lagos and other states have been left nearly empty following the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s launch of direct…

admin September 17, 2025

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Tinubu returns to Abuja after France vacation

Tinubu returns to Abuja after France vacation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending several days on a private vacation in France. His arrival marks the end…

admin September 16, 2025

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2027 Elections: Peter Obi Holds Strategic Meetings with Obasanjo and Ladoja

2027 Elections: Peter Obi Holds Strategic Meetings with Obasanjo and Ladoja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Oyo State Governor…

admin September 15, 2025

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Ezekiel Nathaniel Advances to Semifinals After Winning 400m Hurdles Heat at Tokyo 2025

Ezekiel Nathaniel Advances to Semifinals After Winning 400m Hurdles Heat at Tokyo 2025 Nigerian athlete Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a standout performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, winning the final…

admin September 15, 2025