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Makinde’s Advisory Council screens governorship aspirants.

The Oyo State Governor’s Advisory Council has concluded the screening and stakeholder engagement exercise initiated by Governor Seyi Makinde. The exercise, led by Council Chairman Bolaji Ayorinde, involved consultations with individuals aspiring to contest the state’s governorship. It was aimed at ensuring a level playing field while evaluating the preparedness and capacity of potential candidates. According to the council, engagements with the aspirants have been completed and a comprehensive report has been submitted to the governor. The outcome was described […]

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₦1m salary worthless without stable Naira.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that earning a monthly salary of ₦1 million would hold little value for workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the focus of organised labour goes beyond nominal wage increases, stressing that inflation continues to erode workers’ purchasing power. He noted that the rising cost of living has made it increasingly difficult for workers to afford basic needs such as food, transportation, and housing. According to […]

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Nigeria’s petrol, diesel are subsidised.

A senior official within the Dangote Group has disclosed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been absorbing part of the cost of petrol and diesel supplied to the Nigerian market. According to the official, the refinery’s ex-depot price of about ₦1,200 per litre for petrol is below prevailing market rates, especially in light of the recent surge in global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions. Global oil prices rose sharply after disruptions in the Middle East, with Brent crude […]

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Fed Govt moves to counter violent extremism in correctional facilities.

The Federal Government has partnered with local and international organisations to tackle violent extremism within Nigeria’s correctional facilities. The initiative is aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing ongoing deradicalisation programmes. It also seeks to support reforms in the correctional system and prevent custodial centres from being used as recruitment or coordination hubs by extremist groups. The Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said correctional facilities play a critical role in national security but can become […]

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FG seeks 30-day credit window for airlines.

The Federal Government has moved to address the worsening jet fuel shortage and rising prices by urging fuel marketers to supply aviation fuel directly to airline operators and offer a 30-day credit window. This decision followed a series of high-level meetings convened by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, alongside earlier discussions led by the Minister of Aviation and Airspace Management. The engagements brought together key stakeholders from the aviation and petroleum sectors, including regulatory agencies, airline operators, […]

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EFCC declares City Boys Movement’s women leader wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a women leader of the City Boys Movement, wanted over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence. In a notice issued on Monday and shared via its official communication channels, the anti-graft agency said Tejuosho is being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation. The statement was signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, who called on members of the public with useful information […]

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2027: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for Lagos governor

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday declared his support for his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred candidate to succeed him in the 2027 governorship election. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat officially informed the governor and members of the State Executive Council, along with key party stakeholders, of his intention to contest the governorship seat. The meeting was attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council and other political leaders in the […]

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NNPC refineries will never work again.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his long-standing position that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna are unlikely to become functional again, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues efforts to secure technical partners for their operation. Speaking during a televised interview, Obasanjo emphasized that public-private partnerships remain the most effective model for managing large-scale national assets. He cited the success of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas as an example, noting its ownership structure of majority […]

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Missing 70-year-old woman found in Osun.

The Osun State Police Command has called on the public to assist in identifying the family of an elderly woman found wandering within the state. In an official notice issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, revealed that the woman, who identified herself as Shifawu Alabi, is believed to be about 70 years old. She was discovered on April 24, 2026, in a disoriented state and was subsequently brought to the police by a concerned resident. According […]

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