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Dangote Refinery Recommits To National Energy Stability Despite Crude Price Rise
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The management said it is absorbing extra cost as a buffer to ensure energy stability. In a statement, it said that Nigerian crude oil is more expensive than the Brent […]
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FAAN adopts hybrid payment system at airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has adopted a temporary hybrid payment system at airport toll gates following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to ease the implementation of the cashless policy across airports. The post FAAN adopts hybrid payment system at airports appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ondo APC Group Faults Court Order On Party Congress
‎A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, the Ondo APC Arise Movement, has faulted the court order reportedly affecting the party’s congress in the state. ‎ ‎The group argued that matters relating to the internal affairs of political parties are largely beyond the jurisdiction of the courts under the […]
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UI pharmacy graduate shares her CGPA as she posts experience
A young Nigerian lady went viral as she celebrated the completion of her pharmaceutical studies at the University of Ibadan. She shared how she struggled.
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FEC Approves 100% Gratuity For Retiring Federal Civil Servants
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new exit benefit scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 per cent of their total annual emoluments. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the […]
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Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa, till March 9
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory. The post Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa, till March 9 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Akwaaba African Travel Market Re-Enters ITB Berlin, Renewing West Africa’s Global Tourism Engagement
The Akwaaba African Travel Market has returned to the prestigious ITB Berlin tourism trade exhibition after more than a decade of absence, marking a major milestone in West Africa’s renewed…
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Middle East War Halts Work At WHO’s Dubai Emergency Hub
A WHO official said the disruption was "preventing access to $18 million in humanitarian health supplies, while another $8 million in shipments cannot reach the hub".  The post Middle East War Halts Work At WHO’s Dubai Emergency Hub appeared first on Channels Television.
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C’River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Violence Allegations
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged domestic violence. The decision was reached on Thursday during plenary after a motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo. Presenting the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving […]
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Rufai Oseni vs Yul Edochie: Old video of actor blasting TV star amid Kenneth Okonkwo saga trends
Yul Edochie criticises Rufai Oseni's moral authority in a viral video amid his clash with Kenneth Okonkwo, referencing Oseni's controversial BRT lane incident.
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ADC Accuses Tinubu Government Of Budget Confusion, Poor Project Implementation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu over what it described as confusion in the nation’s budgeting process, weak project implementation, and repeated policy reversals. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the administration’s focus on re-election politics rather than […]
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Watch: Lookman dribbles Lamine Yamal with filthy skills during Barcelona vs Atletico
Attackers Ademola Lookman and Lamine Yamal went at it during the Copa del Rey semi-final clash between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou.
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NPFL: Katsina United will fight for maximum points vs Kwara United – Falolu
Katsina United midfielder Azeez Falolu says the team will push to return to winning ways in their next league game against Kwara United. The Chanji Boys’ four-game unbeaten run was halted by defending champions Remo Stars last weekend. Katsina United will square off with Kwara United at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium this weekend. Falolu said […] NPFL: Katsina United will fight for maximum points vs Kwara United – Falolu
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‘No One Wants To Fight For Israel,’ Veteran Protest US Action Against Iran
Marine veteran and Green Party Senate candidate Brian McGinnis disrupted a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on Wednesday to protest US and Israeli military action against Iran. The veteran was heard echoing “No one wants to fight for Israel!” and “America does not want to send its sons and daughters to war!” According to CBS […]
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Niger Republic Pulls Plug On Mining Companies, UK Oil Firm
Niger has just one active industrial gold mine, Samira, which the junta nationalised last year. The post Niger Republic Pulls Plug On Mining Companies, UK Oil Firm appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nepal Awaits Results In Key Election Since Gen Z Uprising For Change
Key figures contesting for power include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party. The post Nepal Awaits Results In Key Election Since Gen Z Uprising For Change appeared first on Channels Television.
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Russia, Ukraine free prisoners of war after US-UAE mediation
Russia and Ukraine have mutually agreed on the release of hundreds of prisoners of war (PoWs) between March 5 and 6, Moscow confirmed on Thursday. The exchange followed a humanitarian mediation undertaken by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. It is unclear how long the prisoners had been incarcerated. The Russian Foreign Ministry […] Russia, Ukraine free prisoners of war after US-UAE mediation
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Video as dispatch riders storm school to celebrate colleague's sign-out
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a group of dispatch riders celebrated their colleague who just graduated from school.
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Libya says identified three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen by some as Libya's heir apparent, was shot dead in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan in early February. The post Libya says identified three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FAAN Adopts Hybrid Payment System for Airport Tolls After Cashless Rollout Triggers Gridlock
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has confirmed that the Federal Government has directed the agency to temporarily revert to a hybrid payment…
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Iran attacks on U.S. military bases in Gulf region lawful, defensive – Ambassador
The envoy said the attacks follow reported aggression by the United States and Israel, describing the strikes as unprovoked and carried out notwithstanding ongoing diplomatic engagements.
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Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said Markwayne Mullen, 48, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, would take over the powerful department on March 31. The post Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem appeared first on Channels Television.
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ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names, VP Shettima Mocks Opposition
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing online membership registration, claiming the platform had been flooded with fake identities. Shettima also took a swipe at the opposition party over its long-standing demand for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Speaking during an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by […]
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Reps probe disability commission over alleged ₦97m POS procurement
The lawmakers were also told that other training programmes and procurement exercises undertaken by the commission involved inflated contract values. The post Reps probe disability commission over alleged ₦97m POS procurement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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[PHOT NEWS] Gov Otu, Keyamo, Others Honoured At Silverbird 2025 Man Of The Year Awards
   
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University of Ibadan Student Who Wanted to Become Doctor Bags Second-class Lower in Another Course
A young Nigerian lady as she celebrated the completion of her studies at the prestigious University of Ibadan. She shared how she wanted to study medicine.
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Equities Market Rebounds as NGX Gains N220bn
The Nigerian equities market closed yesterday on a positive note as gains recorded in several medium and large-cap stocks lifted overall market performance. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Daily Official List showed that market capitalisation rose to N126.32 trillion, up from N126.10 trillion recorded previous trading day, representing an increase of about N220 […]
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Tinubu-led APC Government Most Incompetent In Nigerian History – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress government as the most incompetent in Nigerian history. The party, which cited inability to implement…
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US House Set To Reject Bid Curbing Trump’s Iran War Powers
Under the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. The post US House Set To Reject Bid Curbing Trump’s Iran War Powers appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nigeria moves to strengthen health screening ahead of 2026 hajj amid stricter Saudi rules
Nigeria is set to tighten health screening for pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj following the introduction of stricter medical regulations by Saudi Arabia, authorities have said. The new rules The post Nigeria moves to strengthen health screening ahead of 2026 hajj amid stricter Saudi rules appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police allay fears over possible riot in Kano on Friday, arrest ‘fake alarmist’
The police in Kano state on Thursday allayed fears of a possible riot in the state on Friday. The police were responding to viral video and audio clips that Muslims The post Police allay fears over possible riot in Kano on Friday, arrest ‘fake alarmist’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NAF steps up protection of oil assets in Niger Delta region
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil and gas assets across the Niger Delta region. Air Marshal Aneke gave The post NAF steps up protection of oil assets in Niger Delta region appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FEC approval does not replace medical fellowship with PhD, says Education Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified the approval granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College. According to the Ministry, The post FEC approval does not replace medical fellowship with PhD, says Education Ministry appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Taraba records 42 mortality cases of Lassa fever as FMC battles shortage of doctors
No fewer than 42 mortality cases of Lassa fever have been reported at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, Taraba State. The mortalities occurred between November last year and March The post Taraba records 42 mortality cases of Lassa fever as FMC battles shortage of doctors appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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REA vows to install solar in NJI from N100b solarization initiative
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) yesterday vowed to energize the National Judicial Institute (NJI) from the N100 billion Solarization Initiative. The Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, made this known as the The post REA vows to install solar in NJI from N100b solarization initiative appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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IWD 2026: Female founders urged to build influence through mentorship
Female entrepreneurs and innovation leaders have been urged to mentor other women, build communities, and expand their influence in the technology and innovation ecosystem. The call was made on Thursday The post IWD 2026: Female founders urged to build influence through mentorship appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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