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Rivers State Marks Return To Democracy With Thanksgiving Service

The Rivers State Government has officially set the stage for its transition from emergency rule to full democratic governance with a statewide interdenominational thanksgiving service. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the

September 13, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, NMDPRA, Others

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum companies. The case, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, was formally

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 81 government officials with immediate effect and without pay for one month. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Monday night noted that among those affected in the wave of suspension are the Attorney

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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Panic in Kano as Wild Animals Escape From Ex-Accountant General’s Residence

Tension gripped the Daneji community in Kano over the weekend after a python reportedly escaped from the residence of Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant-General of the Federation. The shocking discovery led to the evacuation of not just the python, but also a

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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Nigeria’s Debt May Top ₦200trn by 2025 End, Peter Obi Cautions

Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living conditions for

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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Fayose Endorses Tinubu, Ekiti Gov Oyebanji For Second Term

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday announced his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also endorsed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy for

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

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Tinubu A “Listening President,” Policies Boosting Private Sector – Dangote

The Founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has hailed President Bola Tinubu as a listening president whose policies are restoring investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Dangote made the remarks over the weekend during a visit by the Minister of Industry, Trade

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

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Shettima Represents Nigeria at 2nd UN Food Summit in Ethiopia

Vice President Kashim Shettima would attend the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The summit would hold from July 27 to July 29, his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said on Sunday. Already, the vice president has departed

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

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President Tinubu Meets Chairmen Of GenCos, Pledges To Resolve Longstanding Debt Claims

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies,

by News Editor

July 27, 2025