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Renew Naira – For – Crude Oil Deal With Dangote
The recent collapse of the naira-for-crude oil deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery…
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30 Shot, Multiple Displaced in Osun State Over Communal Clash Between Ifon and Ilobu
A fresh communal clash between Ifon in Orolu Local Government Area and Ilobu in Irepodun Council Area, Osun State, has…
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Supreme Court Restores Samuel Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary
The Supreme Court has overturned the December 22, 2024, majority judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enugu, which had…
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Hon. Princess Olawunmi Fayemi-Obayelu: A Trailblazer for Women’s Empowerment and Dedicated Service to Nigeria
Today, we celebrate the remarkable life and achievements of Hon. Princess Olawunmi Fayemi-Obayelu, a woman of immense integrity and dedication…
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NYSC Budget Could Reach N307.6bn for Mobilization and Allowances in 2025
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is projected to spend up to N307.6 billion on the mobilization and payment of…
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Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife to Death in Lagos Domestic Dispute
Lagos State Police have arrested Peter Dike for allegedly stabbing his wife to death during a violent domestic dispute at…
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Atiku Abubakar Leads Formation of Opposition Coalition to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
Atiku Abubakar a Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced the formation…
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Rivers State Turmoil: FG Blames Fubara for Current Chaos and SOE
The Federal Government has firmly placed the blame for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on…
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Tension as Senate Delays Approval of Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the consideration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to declare a State of Emergency in…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Suspends Naira Sales to Align with Dollar-Denominated Crude Purchases
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary halt to its petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to better…
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Tinubu Swears in Vice Admiral Ibas as Sole Administrator for Rivers State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State…
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PDP Rejects State of Emergency in Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President…
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Drama Unfolds in House of Representatives Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration
A mild drama unfolded on Wednesday inside the House of Representatives as two female members, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and…
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Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara
My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this…
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BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. Tinubu made this pronouncement in a…
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FG Moves to Tighten Animal Import Laws, Establish Border Control Posts
The Federal Government has introduced stricter measures on animal imports, including setting up control posts at key border points to…
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Fubara Denies Obasanjo, PANDEF Visit to Rivers Government House
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed viral reports claiming that a delegation from the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and…
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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Voice of America and Other US-Funded Media
The Trump administration took a significant step on Sunday by initiating mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and other…
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Independent Awards: Seyi Makinde, Uzodinma, Aiyedatiwa, Ododo’ — seven governors honoured
The Independent Newspaper Limited (INL) has recognised seven governors, including Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Hope Uzodimma of Imo,…
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Wale Tinubu’s Quest To Expand Oando’s Footprint Beyond Africa Gains Momentum – Adebayo Adeoye
A journey of a thousand miles, in the words of Chinese philosopher Laozi, famously romanticized as Lao Tzu, begins with…
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OSGF Distances Self From Bribery Allegations, Seeks Fair Investigation
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from ongoing corruption allegations involving…
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Army Invades Eko Disco Again, Abducts, Tortures Staff Over Power Supply
For the second time in recent months, Nigerian military personnel have been accused of attacking electricity distribution workers over power…
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Police Thwarts Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Passengers In Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has thwarted an attempted abduction of passengers along the Kabba-Ayere road, rescuing victims from armed…
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Rivers State Assembly Lawmakers Adjourns Sitting Indefinitely
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule has adjourned its sitting indefinitely. The adjournment of sittings by…
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