A fresh wave of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) importation into the country has made the row between oil marketers and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to linger, amid signs of deepening tensions in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. This row deepened after independent oil marketers resumed large-scale importation of petrol, as fresh data shows that over 496.17 […]
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The ruling App Progressives Congress, APC, is wooing the opposition governors with juicy offers to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. Ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, cross-party negotiations have intensified with the ruling All Progressives Congress courting opposition governors with high-states offers, The PUNCH can report. The move, as gathered, has ignited anxiety […]
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Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the repair of 11 out of the state’s 22 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs). The vehicles, now broken down, were bought by the Rauf Aregbesola administration. A statement by the governor’spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, said the military-grade vehicles, abandoned for over four years by the immediate past Gboyega Oyetola administration […]
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By Banji Ayoola Every life on earth has one main purpose, be it that of a man or woman. The purpose of experiencing on earth in the many earth lives that every human being has been permitted, is to seek and find the Will of the Almighty Father, as expressed in all the Natural Laws; […]
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Pope Leo XIV. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI/ aFP Pope Leo XIV’s offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican has received instantaneous support of global leaders. Confirming this is the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who announced on Monday that world leaders are excited that the planned talks could draw the […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday dismissed reports suggesting distress in a regulated financial institution, describing the claims as misleading and capable of triggering unnecessary panic in the financial system. In a press statement signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank assured Nigerians that the country’s banking sector […]
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Afrobeats Superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has linked up with legendary Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos. In videos shared on Instagram on Monday, Davido was seen warmly greeting and engaging in lively conversation with the iconic performer, known for his signature “Zigima” style. This face-to-face moment follows a recent video call […]
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A foremost lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has raised constitutional concerns over a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for eligible Nigerians. The bill, sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, proposes a fine of ₦100,000 or a six-month jail term for citizens who fail to vote during elections. […]
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Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has said he is not fighting President Bola Tinubu, but is only fighting against hunger, poor education, and poor healthcare for Nigerians. He said this in Abuja on Monday following his return from Rome, Italy, where he attended the Pope’s inauguration on Sunday. The former […]
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Tinubu, Fayemi and Obi exchanging pleasantries at the Vatican. Credit: Bayo Onanuga Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, returned from a solemn visit to the Vatican, where he attended the recent inauguration ceremony held by the Holy See. Obi, in a statement on Monday via X, described the […]
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