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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his successful re-election as the 47th President of the United States. This commendation reflects the Nigerian leader’s commitment to maintaining a robust diplomatic relationship with the United States, as well as Nigeria’s interest in forging stronger ties with the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General. This decision follows Oluyede’s commendable leadership in overseeing key military operations across the country, including counterinsurgency efforts in the northeast and anti-banditry campaigns in the northwest. By promoting Oluyede, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aims…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody amid allegations of misappropriating state funds derived from resource allocations. The EFCC’s arrest of Okowa has sparked widespread public attention, underscoring the agency’s intensified efforts to address…

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced a comprehensive investigation into the utilization of $2 billion in renewable energy grants received by Nigeria from 2015 to 2024. These funds, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable energy, were provided by international donors, including the European Union and other key partners. The committee…

The recent local government elections in Abia State saw the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) emerge as the dominant force, securing a significant majority of chairperson positions. Prof. Chima George, the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), officially announced the results on Tuesday. According to Prof. George, the ZLP claimed victories in 15…

IPMAN Official Points to Price Discrepancy in Petroleum Sales Yakubu Suleiman, the National Assistant Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has raised concerns over what he describes as disproportionately high fuel prices at Dangote’s refinery. According to Yakubu Suleiman, the cost per litre at Dangote’s facility is higher than at other…

The Nigeria Governors Forum have voiced their opposition to any new fuel imports by private marketers, arguing that such imports would undermine the potential of the recently inaugurated Dangote Refinery. The governors believe that relying on foreign fuel imports not only weakens national economic autonomy but also contradicts efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a significant increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. As per reports, petrol prices in Lagos and nearby areas have risen from N980 to N1,025 per litre. This development follows multiple adjustments in recent months, positioning this as the…