Fuel Prices Soar Amid Middle East Tensions, Depot Strikes—PENGASSAN Accuses Marketers of Exploiting Nigerians
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing unrest at home, Nigerians are bracing for a fresh wave of
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Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 15, Injures 75 in Ukraine—Kiev Suffers Heaviest Blow
At least 15 people were killed and more than 75 others injured in a massive overnight wave of Russian missile
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Iran Signals Ceasefire Readiness Amid Escalating Israeli Airstrikes on Tehran
In a dramatic development that could mark a turning point in the ongoing war, Iran has signaled its willingness to
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Nigeria Is Bleeding, and Tinubu Is Watching: A Nation on the Brink While Leaders Look Away
From the crimson-soaked soil of Benue to the ashes of destroyed homes in Plateau, Zamfara, and Southern Kaduna, the cries
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Benue Massacre Sparks Nationwide Outrage as Calls Mount for Presidential Action
The nation is reeling from the latest wave of bloodshed in Benue State, where over 200 people were brutally murdered
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Israel and Iran Trade Deadly Blows as Trump Blocks Israeli Plot to Assassinate Khamenei
The long-standing tension between Israel and Iran spiraled into deadly violence overnight, as both countries launched fresh attacks on each
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RUMOURED PLOT TO DROP SHETTIMA IN 2027 TRIGGERS PARTY CRISIS IN APC NORTH-EAST
Despite the 2027 general elections being two years away, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is already engulfed in controversy, following
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“Enough Is Enough”: Benue Youths Protest Massacre of Over 200 as Nigeria Grapples with Spiraling Insecurity
The streets of Makurdi were awash with pain, rage, and defiance on Monday, as thousands of Benue youths took over
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Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Fuel Distribution Nationwide Amid Lagos E-Call Up Tensions
Amid growing fears of fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans
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SPECIAL FORCES DEPLOYED TO BENUE AS TERROR ATTACKS CLAIM OVER 200 LIVES; PROTESTS ERUPT IN MAKURDI
In a decisive move to stem the escalating wave of violence in Benue State, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the
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COAS Charges 6,195 New Soldiers to Uphold Patriotism, Join Fight Against Insurgency
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the 6,195 graduating soldiers of the 88 Regular Recruits
Read MoreWike Defends ₦39bn ICC Renovation, Slams Peter Obi, Critics: “They Don’t Have Good Taste”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a fiery defense of the recently inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Six European Countries African Students Should Be Cautious About in 2025
As international education continues to evolve, many African students—particularly from West Africa—are increasingly turning their sights to Europe for affordable
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Presidency Denies Honours List Featuring Aisha Yesufu, Labels Report “Fake News”
The Presidency has refuted claims circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on prominent activist Aisha
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Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech Misses the Mark on Nigeria’s Real Crisis
Grand Rhetoric, Stark Contradictions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day address was filled with lofty language and historical references,
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Full June 12 Democracy Day Speech
Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred.
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Lagos Police Deploy Forces Ahead of Planned #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security operations across the state ahead of a planned #EndBadGovernance protest, spearheaded by
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Oshiomhole, Air Peace Clash Over Alleged Boarding Denial and Airport Fracas
A heated dispute has erupted between Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, following an incident at Murtala
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Tight Security in Ikeja as Protesters Gather for June 12 Democracy Day Demonstration
A heavy police presence was observed at the Ikeja underbridge on Thursday, as groups of demonstrators began to assemble in
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Bode George Urges Tinubu to Reinstate Suspended Gov. Fubara in Spirit of June 12
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has made a passionate appeal to President
Read MoreTinubu Hints at Welcoming Wike to APC, Commissions Key Roads in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signaled openness to welcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike into the All
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Nigeria’s $5bn Aramco Oil-Backed Loan Stalls as Crude Prices Plunge
The Federal Government’s ambitious plan to secure a $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi oil giant Aramco is facing serious
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Indian National, 12 Others Arraigned for Alleged N4bn Diesel Diversion from Dangote Industries
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday arraigned an Indian national, Tukur Shamsudden, and 12 others before
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Makinde, Wike Clash Over PDP Soul as Party Crisis Deepens Ahead of 2027
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with a fierce power struggle emerging
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