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Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily
… Exports 20m litres surplus By Udeme Akpan In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to meet national demand, effectively positioning the country for sustained fuel self sufficiency while exporting up to 20 million litres […] The post Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Quitting Nigerian politics, my best decision ever – Moghalu
Former presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu, says the best choice he had ever made was to quit Nigerian politics. Moghalu, who said this in a post on his verified X handle, attributed his decision to personal fulfilment, family priorities, and disillusionment with the political system. He recalled how he abandoned his academic position in 2018 to […] Quitting Nigerian politics, my best decision ever – Moghalu
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First Lady distributes sanitary pads to Abia schoolgirls
“In many communities, young girls miss school and women experience discomfort and shame because of myths and misinformation about menstruation.” The post First Lady distributes sanitary pads to Abia schoolgirls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zimbabwe’s opposition illusion: Charisma, collapse, and the ZANU-PF machine
Zimbabwe’s opposition democratic struggle today is defined less by institutions than by the illusion of opposition, a spectacle choreographed around the charisma of Nelson Chamisa. The post Zimbabwe’s opposition illusion: Charisma, collapse, and the ZANU-PF machine appeared first on Nehanda Radio.
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Group Attributes Tinubu ‘s Legal Victories To Fagbemi
The convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has commended the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, describing him as the quiet…
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Commandant, NACOLM Hosts Commandant, NACOMS, Assures Of Further Collaboration
The Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Major General Adewale  Adetoba has assured further collaboration between the College and the Nigerian Army College of Medical Sciences (NACOMS)…
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Will Tunji Disu be Nigeria’s shortest-serving IGP?
This was the same legal lifeline that extended the stay of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, who was initially due for retirement in September 2024 after clocking 60 but remained in office until his resignation on Tuesday.
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DSS set to arraign El-Rufai on alleged cybercrimes, breach of Communications Act
Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai will today at the Federal High Court in Abuja be put on trial over his alleged complicity in cybercrimes and breach of Communications Act. El-Rufai is billed to be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik by the Department of State Services (DSS) on three count charges. […] DSS set to arraign El-Rufai on alleged cybercrimes, breach of Communications Act
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Ray Amodi Dumps Nollywood for Music, Cites Health Struggles
Popular Nollywood actor Ray Amodi has announced his exit from the film industry to pursue a full-time career in music, revealing that a long battle with anxiety informed the life-changing decision. The actor made the disclosure in a now-viral video shared on his Instagram page Tuesday evening, where he opened up about his health challenges […]
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Plateau govt condemns renewed violence, killings in communities
Plateau State government has strongly condemned the recent violent attacks in Dorowa Babuje and Nding communities of Barkin Ladi and Jol in Riyom Local Government Areas of the state which led to the killing of over 15 people and the destruction of properties over the last weekend. The violence, which started on Thursday, February 19, […] Plateau govt condemns renewed violence, killings in communities
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Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges ‘sinister ambitions’
Tehran has repeatedly said it would respond firmly to any attack, warning that even a limited strike "would be regarded as an act of aggression". The post Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges ‘sinister ambitions’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US lawmakers seek new Nigeria pact on terror, religious violence
The United States Congress has urged President Donald Trump to pursue a far-reaching bilateral agreement with Nigeria aimed at tackling terrorism, addressing religious violence, and limiting the influence of China and Russia in Africa’s most populous nation. The call was contained in a joint position by the United States House Committee on Appropriations and the [...]
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Osimhen warns Juventus ahead of Champions League clash
The 27-year-old Super Eagles star was one of the defining figures in the first leg at RAMS Park, where Galatasaray ran riot in a stunning 5–1 demolition of Juventus The post Osimhen warns Juventus ahead of Champions League clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Invited Diaspora Athletes to compete at 2026 Intermediate Games in Lagos
By Andrew Abah  The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced that the “Invited Diaspora Athletes” (IDA ), will make its debut at the first edition of the National Intermediate Games scheduled for Lagos, later this year. The IDA is one of the many key reforms that the NSC under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko [...]
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Find out more as Tinubu tells Nigerians when naira will hit N1,000 a dollar exchange rate
President Bola Tinubu said the naira could strengthen to N1,000 per dollar within weeks, citing reforms and Central Bank of Nigeria intervention.
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Troops intercept vehicle conveying Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested three suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province along the Magumeri–Gubio Road in Borno State. Military sources said the suspects were apprehended on Monday at about 8:30am when operatives of the Joint Task Force North East intercepted a Toyota pick-up truck during [...]
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Electricity firm confirms electrocution of suspected vandal
“Protecting power infrastructure is a collective responsibility, and community cooperation remains vital in safeguarding assets meant to serve the public good.” The post Electricity firm confirms electrocution of suspected vandal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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They booed, threw bottles at me – Tems recounts initial rejection in music industry
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event. Speaking in an interview with Big Boy TV, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic […] They booed, threw bottles at me – Tems recounts initial rejection in music industry
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Friendlies: Super Falcons settle down in Yaounde ahead Cameroon double-header
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have settled down in Yaounde ahead of their double-header friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, DAILY POST reports. The African champions landed in the Cameroon’s capital on Wednesday. Head coach Justine Madugu, his assistants, other backroom members, as well as two home-based players, Anderline Mgbechi, and Fatima Oloko made the trip […] Friendlies: Super Falcons settle down in Yaounde ahead Cameroon double-header
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Alleged UK property fraud: FG slams 12 new counts on Ozekhome, associate
The Federal Government has filed a fresh 12-count charge against prominent lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and unlawful control of a United Kingdom property. The charge, lodged before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Justice, [...]
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UNILAG student who cried over first semester result graduates, shows off her CGPA
A graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) shared a story about herself, how her first semester results made her cry, and the CGPA she graduated with.
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CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%. 
…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate   by 50 basis points from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed […] The post CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%.  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Taraba Opens 52 Learning Centres For Almajiri, Nomadic Children
Taraba State government has established 52 Integrated Qur’anic Tsangaya Education Centres (IQSEC) as part of its efforts to expand access to education, strengthen the Almajiri system and improve learning outcomes among vulnerable children in the state. The state commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Augustina Godwin, who disclosed this LEADERSHIP in Jalingo, the state […]
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Lagos: Police rescue man from lagoon over wife’s alleged infidelity
Police operatives from the Lagos State Police Command have rescued a distraught man who attempted to harm himself near a lagoon late at night, reportedly after discovering his wife’s infidelity during a live video call. Footage of the incident, which has circulated widely on X, shows the visibly shaken man being restrained and pulled to […] Lagos: Police rescue man from lagoon over wife’s alleged infidelity
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Anxiety over worsening threat of landslide, erosion in Bayelsa community
Residents of Odi community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have raised the alarm over imminent landslide and coastal erosion threatening to wash away the community into the The post Anxiety over worsening threat of landslide, erosion in Bayelsa community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Renewed Hope gains boost in Imo community
The political landscape of Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State gained a historic boost during the inauguration of Obowo Renewed Hope Ambassadors. The inauguration of the ward coordinators, which The post Renewed Hope gains boost in Imo community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Breaking: Tears, lamentation as man gunned down in Ibadan
There is a fresh tension and anxiety in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, following a sudden attack by some unknown gunmen. Death was recorded in the incident.
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Tears as agency demolishes shanties, illegal structures in Onitsha
Scores of shanties and illegal structures obstructing drainage channels and hindering free flow of traffic in Onitsha, Anambra State, have been pulled down by Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) The post Tears as agency demolishes shanties, illegal structures in Onitsha appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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We’ve lost Ogoni ‘pioneer governor,’ Mpigi’s community mourns senator
The mood at Koroma Tai community of the late Sen. Barry Mpigi, who passed on in a London hospital recently, was nothing but that of sadness, gloom and sorrow, as The post We’ve lost Ogoni ‘pioneer governor,’ Mpigi’s community mourns senator appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Kaduna Unveils ‘Kaduna Connect’ As Bus Rapid Transit Brand
Kaduna State government has adopted “Kaduna Connect” as the official name for its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, following the conclusion of a public naming competition aimed at promoting inclusivity and local identity in the state’s urban transport project. The director-general (DG) of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Engr. Inuwa Ibrahim, disclosed this […]
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Meet the 20 banks that have hit CBN recapitalisation requirement
20 of Nigeria's 33 banks have met new capital requirements, raising N4.05 trillion ahead of the March 31 deadline, signalling strong domestic participation.
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NGO, coordinator get award for empowering 52,000 women, youths
The Project Coordinator of Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project, Niger Delta (LIVE-ND), Dr  Abiodun Sanni, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for deploying the NGO to empower 52,000 The post NGO, coordinator get award for empowering 52,000 women, youths appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Gombe Charts New Digital Future With Strategic IT & e-Governance Framework
In an effort to strengthen digital governance and modernize public service delivery, the Gombe State Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission ( GOSIDEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, on Monday, organized a high-level capacity-building workshop on IT Infrastructure Asset Management and e-Governance Migration. The workshop, held at the National Information […]
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‘I will restore butchers’ lost glory in Anambra’
Newly-elected Chairman of Onyeaghana Nwanneya Butchers Association Market, Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chinedu Ubah, has promised to restore lost glory of butchers in the area The post ‘I will restore butchers’ lost glory in Anambra’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Teachers, students decry dilapidated school facilities 
Junior secondary school section of Mein Grammar School, Ogobiri, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, originally a group of rural market stalls, but later redesigned for academic purpose, The post Teachers, students decry dilapidated school facilities  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Clear scraps or face demolition, Bomadi council boss warns community
What was once the welcoming gateway into Bomadi area of Delta State has now become a source of embarrassment and environmental concern. Disturbed by heaps of bagged scraps and plastics The post Clear scraps or face demolition, Bomadi council boss warns community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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