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Warri Refinery Operating At 60% Capacity — Kyari

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has announced that the Warri Refinery is currently operating at 60 percent of its 125,000 barrels per day capacity. He made this statement during a tour of the

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December 30, 2024

Life & Style

Cinema Sales Surge to ₦1 Billion in a Week Thanks to ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’

Funke Akindele’s newly released movies, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” and “Alakada! Bad and Boujee”, have pushed Nigerian cinemas to record ticket sales of over ₦1 billion in one week. According to Nile Media Entertainment Group data, tickets worth N1.02 billion were sold between

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December 30, 2024

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing to launch a $2.2 billion fund aimed at developing Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in Nigeria. Abdul Kamara, the Director General of AfDB’s Nigeria Office, announced this during Channels Television’s 2024 End-of-Year Review, which focused

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December 30, 2024

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When Time Is Right, We’ll Know Who Is Who, Fubara Tells Opponents

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged his supporters to stay calm in light of recent political statements from various groups. He reassured them that the appropriate time for active campaigning had not yet arrived. When the moment is right, he

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December 30, 2024

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Wike Accuses Odili of Partiality Amid Ongoing Rivers Crisis

The political crisis in Rivers State shows no signs of easing as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili of supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead of taking a fatherly role in

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December 30, 2024

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World Bank Allocates $1.5 Billion to Nigeria Following Subsidy Removal, Tax Reforms

Nigeria has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank after the Federal Government implemented several economic reforms, such as eliminating fuel subsidies and introducing new tax policies. This was after the apex bank said it had approved two operations: $1.5

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December 30, 2024

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NCAA, Operators Announce 10 PM Closure for Sunset Airport Amid Disruptions

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, along with other authorities in the aviation industry, has agreed to extend operational hours to 10 PM at sunset airports. Sunset airports are those that currently operate between 7 AM and 7 PM due to the lack

by News Editor

December 30, 2024

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Jimmy Carter Showed Grace, Profound Respect For Humanity — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of former United States President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. Tinubu described Carter as a shining example of service to humanity. In a statement

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December 30, 2024

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FG Commiserates With S’Korea Over Death Of 179 In Plane Crash

The Federal Government has expressed sympathy with the Government and people of South Korea following the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which led to the death of about 179 passengers. In a statement released on Sunday by the Ministry of

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December 30, 2024

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Coalition Challenges Oyo Government Over Alleged Lack of Environmental Assessment for Ogunpa Forest Reserve Destruction

A coalition of environmental organisations has accused the Oyo State Government of failing to conduct a legally required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before commencing the destruction of the Ogunpa Forest Reserve to make way for the proposed Baywood Estate, a luxury residential

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December 30, 2024

Economy

Ogun Police Officers Arrested for Extortion in Missing Girl Case

Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this

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December 30, 2024

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Moses Jitoboh, a former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police and trusted aide-de-camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has died at the age of 54. The senior police officer reportedly passed away on Friday following a brief illness, sparking tributes from

by News Editor

December 29, 2024

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Fubara Shielded Rivers from Becoming Wike’s Private Estate – Odili

Elder statesman and former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his leadership and resilience in preventing the state from being turned into the personal domain of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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December 29, 2024

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Troops Nab Terror Logistics Supplier, Neutralize Notorious Kingpin in Zamfara

In a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, troops of the 1 Brigade under Operation Hadarin Daji’s “Fansan Yanma” have arrested Shamsiyya Ahadu, a suspected logistics supplier for terrorist activities in the region. The operation also led to the neutralization of

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December 29, 2024

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Vice President Shettima Apologises Over Civilian Deaths in Sokoto Airstrike

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound regret and extended heartfelt apologies to the families of civilians killed during a military airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The tragic incident occurred on December 25 during a counter-terrorism operation targeting

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December 29, 2024

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Warri Refinery Operating At 60% Capacity — Kyari

Cinema Sales Surge to ₦1 Billion in a Week Thanks to ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’

When Time Is Right, We’ll Know Who Is Who, Fubara Tells Opponents

Wike Accuses Odili of Partiality Amid Ongoing Rivers Crisis

World Bank Allocates $1.5 Billion to Nigeria Following Subsidy Removal, Tax Reforms

NCAA, Operators Announce 10 PM Closure for Sunset Airport Amid Disruptions

Jimmy Carter Showed Grace, Profound Respect For Humanity — Tinubu

FG Commiserates With S’Korea Over Death Of 179 In Plane Crash

Coalition Challenges Oyo Government Over Alleged Lack of Environmental Assessment for Ogunpa Forest Reserve Destruction

Ogun Police Officers Arrested for Extortion in Missing Girl Case

Fubara Shielded Rivers from Becoming Wike’s Private Estate – Odili

Troops Nab Terror Logistics Supplier, Neutralize Notorious Kingpin in Zamfara

Vice President Shettima Apologises Over Civilian Deaths in Sokoto Airstrike

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