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Governor Soludo Urges Corps Members to Embrace Patriotism, Not Merely ‘Pass Through’ Anambra The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a strong appeal to the 2025 Batch “B” Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging them to view their service year as a sacred opportunity to demonstrate discipline, patriotism, […]
AMCON 34% Unity Bank Stake Sold to Existing Investor, Not ProvidusBank The Chairman of Unity Bank Plc, Hafiz Bashir, has moved to clarify the sale of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria’s (AMCON) 34 per cent stake in the bank, stating that the substantial block of shares was acquired by an existing Unity Bank shareholder […]
PENGASSAN Threatens Dangote Refinery Picket, Demands Reinstatement of 800 Sacked Workers The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has escalated its dispute with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, threatening to picket the facility over the alleged mass termination of Nigerian workers shortly after they joined the union. The union’s General Secretary, Lumumba […]
Police Intercept 103 Jerrycans of Smuggled Petrol, Smash Human Trafficking Ring The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dealt a major blow to cross-border economic saboteurs and criminal networks, announcing the interception of about 103 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), along with the dismantling of a human trafficking ring and the recovery of arms across […]
Major Milestone: Ex-Governor Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan, Demands Ibadan State Creation The ancient city of Ibadan was brought to a standstill on Friday as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the historic Mapo Hall. The coronation, a momentous occasion steeped in tradition, marked the culmination of the monarch’s […]
Major Concern: 20 Governors Borrow N458 Billion Amid Soaring Debt Servicing Costs Nigeria’s debt crisis at the sub-national level is deepening as 20 state governors collectively incurred fresh loans amounting to approximately N458 billion in the first half of 2025, according to an analysis of states’ Q2 budget implementation reports. The alarming rate of borrowing […]
Major Relief: Customs Exempts Manufacturers’ Raw Materials, Spare Parts from 4% Import Levy In a landmark move designed to significantly reduce the cost of doing business and boost domestic production, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has granted wide-ranging exemptions to manufacturers, the aviation sector, and the healthcare industry from the controversial four per cent Free-on-Board […]
Looming Fuel Price Hike: Dangote Refinery Suspends Naira Sales Due to Exhausted Crude Allocation The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sent shockwaves through the downstream oil sector with the announcement of a suspension of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales in the local currency, the Naira, effective from Sunday, September 28, 2025. The refinery, a cornerstone of […]
Ganduje Sets Terms for Kwankwaso’s APC Return, Demands Compliance with Party Structure The political landscape is buzzing following a definitive statement from Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlining what his long-time political rival, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, must do before rejoining the ruling party. Amid intense speculation […]
Governor Aiyedatiwa Alarms IGP Over Akingboye’s Death Probe, Demands Impartial Investigation Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has formally raised a serious alarm regarding the police investigation into the mysterious death of Mr. Bamidele Akingboye, the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last state election. The Governor, speaking through his […]
Oba Ladoja Arrives Mapo Hall for Coronation, After Completing Traditional Olubadan Rites The ancient city of Ibadan was brought to a standstill as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the former Governor of Oyo State, made his ceremonial entry to the historic Mapo Hall, the venue for his official public presentation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. […]
Udom Emmanuel Denies Makinde’s Presidential Ambition, Citing Governor ‘Hasn’t Told Me’ of Run Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has waded into the swirling political rumours concerning Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s, reported presidential ambitions, stating that the Oyo State helmsman has not confided in him about any plans to seek the highest […]
World Pharmacists Day: Community Pharmacies Must Be Recognised as Primary Health Centres, ACPN Urges FG The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has made a decisive call to the Federal Government, urging the official designation of community pharmacies across the country as Primary Health Care (PHC) centres. The plea was the central message delivered […]
Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal and Top Political Heavyweights Unite at ADC Meeting in Abuja for 2027 Opposition Push The Nigerian political landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and a host of other high-profile politicians converged in Abuja for […]
Lokpobiri Claims Oil Sector Suffered 10-Year Investment Drought Before Tinubu’s Reforms The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has made a striking claim regarding the state of Nigeria’s oil industry, asserting that the sector had gone for over a decade without attracting any substantial new investments prior to the current administration. Lokpobiri disclosed […]
400 Golfers to Tee Off at Tukur Buratai Golf Resort for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Tournament The nation’s capital is set to host a spectacular sporting celebration as over 400 golf enthusiasts converge for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament at the prestigious Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC). The week-long […]
Nigeria Customs Reschedules Superintendent Pre-Test into Batches Following Portal Failure The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been compelled to reschedule its mandatory pre-test for shortlisted applicants in the Superintendent Cadre, admitting that the initial online exercise on Monday, September 22, was marred by significant technical challenges. The NCS cited “heavy traffic” on its portal as […]
Nationwide Blackout Threat Averted as Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After Federal Government Intervention The threat of a crippling nationwide blackout was narrowly averted on Thursday after the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) suspended its indefinite strike, following an emergency intervention by the Federal Government. The strike, which began on Wednesday, September 24, had already […]
Ondo State Government Dispels Neglect Rumors, Affirms Functionality of Igbara-Oke General Hospital The Ondo State Government has moved to counter recent reports of neglect at the General Hospital in Igbara-Oke, affirming that the facility is fully operational and well-equipped to serve its host community and beyond. The clarification was issued in a statement by the […]
Abia Teachers Condemn Rising Vandalism of Public Schools, Call for Urgent Intervention Teachers and school administrators in Abia State have raised an alarm over the escalating issue of vandalism in public schools, warning that the criminal activities are severely hindering education in the state. The educators voiced their concerns during a recent visit by the […]