FG moves to crack down on fuel price fixing, market monopoly

The Federal Government is set to introduce stricter competition rules in Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum industry as regulators move to tackle price fixing, market allocation, abuse of dominance and discriminatory access to critical infrastructure. The proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026, by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream […]

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Enugu governor appoints Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has appointed Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides. A public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia contained the appointments. Altogether, the governor approved the appointment of 101 aides in three categories including seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants […]

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Wike fires back at Kingibe over alleged unauthorised FCT loans

By Ade Oyeyemi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected allegations by Senator Ireti Kingibe that loans were obtained to finance projects in Abuja without the approval of the National Assembly. Wike dismissed the allegation on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja after inspecting some ongoing projects in the Federal […]

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Magu’s tenure: Court judgment proves 8th Senate right — Saraki

By Ade Oyeyemi Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the recent Court of Appeal judgment declaring Ibrahim Magu’s prolonged tenure as acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission unlawful has vindicated the position taken by the eighth Senate under his leadership. Saraki stated this on Tuesday in a post on his X […]

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Police arrest man over alleged abduction, sexual abuse of five girls

By Ade Oyeyemi The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Nicholas Nusa, over the alleged abduction and sexual abuse of five young girls in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The command also said it arrested 10 suspects for various violent crimes within the past week, killed one suspected kidnapper […]

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Tinubu extends Europe vacation, sets weekend return

President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the vacation before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. […]

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2027: Wike draws fresh battle lines with APC governors

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike TFederal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed concerns by some governors of the All Progressives Congress that the proposed Rainbow Coalition could undermine the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, Wike said the coalition  primarily aimed at mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s […]

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Tope Aladetuyi! The face of a wicked doctor at FMC, Ido-Ekiti, Ado annex!

By Wale Ojo-Lanre Look at his face! What can you make of it? Yes. His name is Dr Tope Aladetuyi, a native of Ado-Ekiti and one of the medical doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti Annex. Look at him again. Don’t mind that innocent face. He looks harmless, doesn’t he? Gentle? Calm? Or […]

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Aiyedatiwa names microcredit agency chair, unveils second batch of aides

By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Oyinkansola Aroloye as Chairman of the Ondo State Micro Credit Agency. The governor also sanctioned the appointment of another set of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, with the latest appointments constituting the second batch of aides approved by his administration. The […]

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