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Refinery Scandal: Tinubu Under Fire as NNPC Considers Selling Non-Functional Refineries After $18bn Investment
President Bola Tinubu’s administration came under fire over the weekend after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) admitted that…
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Low Turnout, Logistical Hiccups Mar Lagos LG Elections Amid APC Dominance
On Saturday, millions of registered voters in Lagos State were expected to participate in local government elections to select chairmen…
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US 3-Month Single-Entry Visa Rule; Nigeria and 30 Other African Countries
In a sweeping policy shift that could impact thousands of African travelers, the United States Department of State has announced…
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Nollywood’s Jaiye Kuti Breaks New Ground with Terrahives Properties
In a remarkable twist of fate and timing, celebrated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Dr. Jaiye Kuti, has unveiled her latest…
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Atiku-Obi Alliance Reloaded as Opposition Picks ADC for 2027 Power Showdown
For the first time since the 2023 elections, Nigeria’s fragmented opposition appears to have found a united front—and a platform.…
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Powerless Promises: One Year After FG’s Pledge, Hospitals and Universities Drown in Crushing Electricity Debts
Nearly a year after the Federal Government vowed to subsidise electricity bills for public hospitals and educational institutions, no relief…
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Nigeria Secures Record $747m Deutsche Bank Loan to Fast-Track Lagos-Calabar Super Highway
In a major boost for Nigeria’s infrastructure drive, the Federal Government has secured a landmark $747 million loan to fund…
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No Visa, No Entry: Nigeria Faces Global Travel Wall as U.S., U.K., Canada, UAE Tighten Immigration Chains
Nigeria is facing a growing wall of global visa restrictions as several major countries — including the United States, United…
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Digital President or Democratic Dictator? Ribadu Slams Critics as ADC, Atiku Allies Plot 2027 Power Shift
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has launched a fiery defense of President Bola Tinubu, warning critics that underestimating…
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Experts Slam Proliferation of State Airports as Wasteful, Say Most Are Unviable and Underutilised
Aviation experts and stakeholders have raised alarm over the increasing number of state-funded airports across Nigeria, describing most of them…
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