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target=_blank>Court issues arrest warrant against PDP factional Chairman, Turaki
From Godwin Tsa Abuja Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). The judge issued the arrest warrant yesterday, following the absence of in court for
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target=_blank>Nigeria Customs, AFCTA Secretariat, brainstorm on Simplified Trade Regime
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated the Service’s commitment to facilitating trade and supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through simplified and transparent customs processes. CGC Adeniyi said this as Nigeria Customs Service held a strategic engagement with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade
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target=_blank>$20bn Bonga Southwest deal signals new era of targeted incentives – Ojulari
From Adewale Sanyaolu, Houston, Texas The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has said Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project marks a decisive shift in the country’s strategy to attract large-scale energy investments through targeted, project-specific incentives. The Bonga Southwest Aparo project is operated by Shell Nigeria Exploration and
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target=_blank>Trump warns Iran to get serious in talks ‘before it’s too late’
US President Donald Trump cautioned Iran on Thursday to “get serious soon” in talks to settle the Middle East crisis, while also criticizing NATO partners for not participating in the conflict. Despite Iranian authorities’ public denials, Trump believed Iran was actively negotiating an agreement to stop the nearly four-week strike exchange. “The Iranian negotiators are
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target=_blank>UK residency, visa, citizenship fees: List of what Nigerians, others must pay
The United Kingdom has announced new visa, residency, and citizenship fees set to take effect from April 8, 2026, with Nigerians among those expected to be significantly impacted. The revised charges, released by the UK Home Office, apply to a broad range of applications, including visit visas, student permits, work visas, settlement, and naturalisation processes,
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target=_blank>FG reaffirms commitment to establishment of state police
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of state police which it said is geared towards strengthening national security and fostering a peaceful environment for all citizens. A statement by Fatima Muhammed Adamu of the Press & Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Police Affairs, said the Minister of the
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target=_blank>Power supply to rebound soon as gas pressure restores — Olowoniyi
By Lawrence Agbo Nigeria’s power supply is expected to improve in the coming weeks as gas pressure is restored to key infrastructure supporting electricity generation, according to industry officials. Speaking on the development, Adebayo Olowoniyi said ongoing maintenance on a major gas pipeline had significantly impacted supply to power plants, leading to reduced generation nationwide.
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target=_blank>OPWS troops rescue kidnapped lady, arrest suspects in Benue clearance operation
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped lady, one Mrs Member Ityavber, aged 28, and arrested two suspects during targeted intelligence-led clearance operations in parts of Benue State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu and
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target=_blank>A/ Ibom: Youths protest non-employment, marginalization in community oil palm plantation
From Isaac Job, Uyo Over 100 youths from six hosts communities of Dakkada Global Oil Palm Limited have protested over non-employment and marginalization in the community oil palm plantation company. The affected youth from Etebi Idung Assan, Ntak Inyang, Orukin, Unyenghe, Udung Ukpo and Akwata barricaded entrance to the plantation demanding immediate employment opportunities. They
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target=_blank>CBN grants oil firms full forex repatriation to boost investment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the full repatriation of export proceeds for International Oil Companies (IOCs), allowing them to access 100 per cent of their foreign exchange earnings through authorised dealer banks. The move marks a major shift in Nigeria’s foreign exchange policy and is seen as part of broader reforms to
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target=_blank>Sule Eulogises Chairman Of Mercury Dredging At 60
Lagos State will be agog on Friday, as Alhaji Mujab Olalekan Adeyemi, Chairman of Mercury Dredging & Construction, celebrates his 60th birthday. In his tribute, Chief Aminu Sule A Bobajiro of Otun Ekiti Moba Land in Ekiti state described Adeyemi as a close friend and trusted business associate, noting that their relationship goes far beyond…
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target=_blank>Ondo Community Petitions Aiyedatiwa Over Abandoned Multi-Billion Naira Projects
The Yaba Community in Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State has petitioned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) abandoned in the community. Leaders of the community, including Chief Fredrick Boluwaji Adegoke, Elder Fola Samuel Adeghate and Olagidi Francis Akinyode, expressed concern over the abandonment and mismanagement…
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target=_blank>Oceangate To Appeal Forfeiture Of Assets Order By High Court
Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited has said that it will appeal the recent ruling of a Federal High Court ordering the forfeiture of certain assets. Barr. Nnenna Onyeaso, the Company’s Secretary, said in a statement issued on Thursday that neither the company nor its leadership was found guilty of any wrongdoing. Onyeaso said that…
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target=_blank>IWD: NPA Hails Women’s Resilience, Impact
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has commended the resilience, professionalism and growing impact of women within the Authority. He affirmed that the agency is deliberately creating an environment where women can not only work, but truly thrive. Speaking during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration held in Apapa,…
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target=_blank>APC S’East: Youths Hail Emergence Of Ogbonnaya As Leader
A political group, the South East Youths 4 Progressives, has congratulated Hon. Chimamkpa Ogbonnaya on his emergence as APC South East Zonal Youth Leader. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Comrade Chukwuemeka Ugah, the group described Hon. Ogbonnaya’s emergence as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication, leadership capacity, and commitment to youth development and…
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target=_blank>C’River: Otu’s Wife Kicks Against Maltreatment Of Street Children
Wife of Cross River State Governor, Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has frowned at an alleged maltreatment of some street children in Calabar by the state Environmental Sanitation and Protection Agency. In a press statement issued on Thursday by her Chief Press Secretary, Faith Okon, the governor’s wife expressed”deep concern and unequivocal condemnation” of the maltreatment…
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target=_blank>Fear Of Reparation Reason UK Rejects Biafra Agenda – Arnold
The possible demand for reparation for years of plunder and exploitation of oil and gas resources in Biafra territory has been put forward as reason the British would not want to discuss or support Biafra separatist agitation. An American rights advocate and writer, Mike Arnold, in his analysis of Britain’s silence over issues of Biafra,…
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target=_blank>Sokoto Govt To Fund Annual Tafseer, No More Public Appeals – Gov Aliyu
Sokoto State Government has announced its decision to fund the annual Tafseer, meaning no more public appeals will be made for the purpose. Governor Ahmad Aliyu announced that his administration will henceforth take full responsibility for supporting the annual Ramadan Tafseer organised by Izala groups in the state. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General,…
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target=_blank>Nigeria Now A Chartered Borrowing Nation – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye, a former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, has opined that Nigeria has now become a chartered borrowing nation. Speaking in a press statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, the former lawmaker said the nation under late former President Muhammadu Buhari borrowed N83 trillion…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Ensure Credible Election, INEC Urges Stakeholders
As the Osun State governorship elections draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified its grassroots engagement strategy across the state, urging relevant stakeholders to take greater responsibility for ensuring credible elections. The State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the charge during a series of stakeholders’ meetings held in…
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