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Nigerian Refineries: Dangote Questions $18bn Spent on Dead Assets
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has openly expressed skepticism over the likelihood of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna ever becoming fully functional again, despite decades of rehabilitation…
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2026 Countdown Begins: Ekiti Parties Clash Over Oyebanji’s Legacy
Political fireworks have begun to ignite in Ekiti State as the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) engage in a war of words over the administration of Governor Biodun…
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Massive Ponzi Meltdown: Senate Investigates ₦1.3tn Crypto Fraud
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday initiated a far-reaching investigation into the alarming proliferation of Ponzi schemes in the country, following the catastrophic collapse of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)—a digital investment platform that allegedly defrauded Nigerians…
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Eze Ndigbo Mourns Olubadan, Hails Ibadan’s Smooth Royal Succession
The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadan and Yorubaland, Dr. Alex James Oramadike, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the late monarch as a symbol of…
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Fire Destroys Five Shops Near Olowo-Ifon Shopping Complex in Ibadan
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Wednesday when a fire outbreak consumed five shops situated beside the Olowo-Ifon shopping complex in the Orita Challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The inferno, which started at…
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JAMB Raises the Bar for 2025 Admissions, FG Draws the Line at Age 16
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum acceptable Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. This decision was taken during…
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NYSC Raises Alarm Over Rising Rejection of Corps Members by Employers
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of corps members being rejected by organizations to which they are officially posted, describing the situation as a threat to the…
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Senator Apkoti-Uduaghan’s Return Delayed Amid Legal, Political Gridlock
The legal and political storm surrounding the embattled senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, continues to escalate, despite a recent court judgment declaring her six-month suspension from the Senate as unconstitutional and excessive. Days after…
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Ajayi Crowther University Appoints First Female Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole
In a landmark development in Nigerian higher education, the Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has appointed Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the university’s first female Vice-Chancellor since its establishment. The announcement marks a…
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Gov Umo Eno Approves ₦20,000 Monthly Allowance for Akwa Ibom Corps Members Nationwide
In a bold move to support youth empowerment and ease the cost of living for young Nigerians, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a ₦20,000 monthly allowance for all National Youth Service…
