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Victor Osimhen is starting from the bench in Tuesday’s African Cup of Nations qualifying clash between the Super Eagles and Rwanda in Kigali. Manager, Austin Eguavoen has only made a single change from the lineup that beat Benin Republic on Saturday as the Eagles hope to continue their great start to the qualifiers at the Amahoro Stadium. Osimhen scored Nigeria’s second goal, just eight minutes after coming on in Saturday’s […]

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport in Abuja, on his way to London to attend the Trade Union Congress, TUC of the United Kingdom conference. He was reportedly released a few minutes before the 12midnight ultimatum issued by the organised labour but had his travel […]

The Dangote Refinery has officially begun petrol production, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. This development is expected to alleviate the ongoing petrol scarcity that has gripped the nation, offering much-needed relief to millions of Nigerians. President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, during a press briefing today said the refinery will fuel growth, development, and prosperity by supplying energy to the people of the country.   Dangote […]

The federal government today, September 2nd, handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Oyo state government. The initiative, according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and promote a safer, cleaner, and more reliable nation. Speaking at the event held at Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS) office in Ibadan, the president, who was represented by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and […]