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EFCC ARRAIGNS MT Ostria VESSEL AND THREE MEN OVER ₦12 BILLION OIL THEFT IN LAGOS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the vessel MT Ostria, along with three men Raymundo Panaligam, Roneno Villarin, and Vincent Wayas on Wednesday before the Ikeja Special Offences Court. They face a four-count charge relating to conspiracy and theft of over 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦12 billion,…
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NASU SPEAKS OUT: TIME FOR A LIVING WAGE POLICY TO PROTECT NIGERIAN WORKERS FROM INFLATION
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a living wage policy that reflects the realities of Nigeria’s rising inflation and cost of living. NASU President Makolo Hassan made the appeal during the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Hassan stressed that current wages…
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COURT ADJOURNS DANGOTE PETROLEUM REFINERY’S SUIT AGAINST NNPCL OVER OIL IMPORT LICENCE DISPUTE TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others concerning oil import licences. The hearing, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to the presiding judge Justice Mohammed Umar’s absence, as he was sitting…
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NIGERIA’S NEW WILDLIFE PROTECTION BILL PASSES SENATE, SET TO STRENGTHEN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Great news for wildlife lovers and conservationists! Nigeria’s Senate has officially passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a major step forward in combating illegal wildlife trafficking and protecting Nigeria’s rich biodiversity. The bill, which now awaits President Bola Tinubu’s signature, updates outdated laws, introduces tougher penalties for offenders, and enhances the powers…
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ONLY SEVEN NIGERIAN STATES SPENT OVER 80% OF THEIR HEALTH BUDGETS IN 2024 — BUDGIT REPORT
A recent report by BudgIT, released in Abuja during the 2025 State of States Report launch themed “A Decade of Subnational Fiscal Analysis”, has revealed that just seven Nigerian states implemented more than 80% of their health budgets in 2024. These states are Yobe, Gombe, Ekiti, Lagos, Edo, Delta, and Bauchi. The report highlighted that…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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AFRICAN ENERGY LEADERS PUSH FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND INVESTMENT AT OTL AFRICA DOWNSTREAM ENERGY WEEK 2025
Energy regulators and stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Lagos for the 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025, calling for stronger regional integration, harmonised policies, and increased investment to boost sustainability and competitiveness in the continent’s oil and gas sector. The event, themed “Energy Sustainability: Growth Beyond Boundaries and Competition,” highlighted how fragmented regulations…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
