Richard Mofe-Damijo Veteran actor and filmmaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged Nigerians to stop condemning the country and start offering solutions to its challenges, saying every citizen pays the price for how Nigeria is perceived abroad. RMD spoke on Tuesday at the maiden edition of Pivot Nigeria, a thought-leadership conference themed “The […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi At least three people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, with the injured victims reportedly taken to the Minna General Hospital for treatment. The stampede happened amid a gathering at the Government House involving […]
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Aliko Dangote Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he is prepared to confront legal challenges to his businesses, stressing that he is also willing to reduce his ownership of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 25 per cent as more Africans buy shares in the company. The Dangote Group […]
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Marine and Blue Economy minister Adegboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has highlighted the achievements recorded by the ministry since its creation, saying the Federal Government is working to unlock Nigeria’s vast marine resources for economic growth, job creation and environmental sustainability. Oyetola, who spoke while […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate an alleged influx of foreign nationals into the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The state PDP Chairman, Isa Bawa Adamu, made the call on Tuesday at a pre-election training workshop organised for more than […]
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Crude oil prices rose to $107 per barrel on Monday from $104, before retreating to $105 as Qatar planned fresh talks between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja’s order directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to continue granting and renewing petroleum products import licences has opened a fresh battle over fuel imports as domestic refining capacity expands. The ruling has put the court’s decision in Abuja alongside a pending suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi State Council, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for approving consequential salary adjustments and responsibility allowances for primary school teachers in the state. The state NLC Chairman, Murtala Usman, gave the commendation in a statement on Monday, describing the development as a major boost to the welfare of primary school teachers. […]
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Marine and Blue Economy minister Gboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the last governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the state chapter of the party have felicitated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 72nd birthday. Oyebamiji […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has instituted a suit against the Federal Republic of Nigeria before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, seeking $10m in damages over alleged unlawful arrests, prolonged detention and restrictions on his movement. The suit, numbered ECW/CCJ/APP/30/2026, was filed in Abuja and concerns […]
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