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Nigerians to experience relief nationwide after Dangote Refinery’s fuel price cut.

  Nigerians may begin to experience some relief in the cost of petrol from Friday as fuel prices are expected to decline across filling stations nationwide following a fresh reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery. The refinery on Thursday announced a significant downward adjustment in its gantry price, cutting the cost of petrol by N85 per litre, from N1,285 to N1,200 per litre. The latest move is expected to trigger a corresponding reduction […]

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ASUU gives FG four-day ultimatum over new salary structure implementation.

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers, warning that failure to act within the stipulated period could trigger a strong response from the union. The warning was delivered by ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, during an address to union members at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, Bauchi State, where he expressed frustration over what he described as […]

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Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided.

Crude oil prices climbed significantly in the international market on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East intensified following Iran’s rejection of a peace proposal put forward by the United States to halt the ongoing conflict involving Washington, Israel, and Tehran. The sharp increase in prices came amid fears that the conflict could become more prolonged and disruptive to global energy supply, especially as diplomatic efforts appeared to stall. By yesterday, oil prices had surged by nearly six per cent, […]

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OYSIEC assures credible LG, councillorship polls in Oyo

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured residents of a free, fair, and credible local government and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026. Chairman of the commission, Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit from executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel, led by its chairman, Yinka Adeniran. Adeniyi said the commission would strictly follow electoral laws and guidelines to ensure transparency and acceptance by political parties and the electorate. […]

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JUST IN: Court orders arrest of PDP’s factional chairman Turaki

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the warrant after Turaki failed to appear in court for his arraignment on a one-count criminal charge brought by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accusing him of giving false information to the police. When the case was called, the prosecution lawyer, […]

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Soludo orders suspension of absentee workers after surprise visit

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the suspension of civil servants absent from duty as of 10:00 a.m. following a surprise visit to the state secretariat in Awka. Soludo issued the directive after carrying out an unscheduled inspection of ministries and departments to assess workers’ punctuality, conduct and commitment. Speaking after the visit, the governor said any worker not found at their duty post by 10 a.m. should be suspended without pay, describing the situation as unacceptable. He said the inspection […]

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JUST IN: Health workers protest controversial reform bills in Abuja

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are staging a protest in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill currently before the National Assembly. The protesters, who gathered at Unity Fountain, expressed strong opposition to the proposed legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of Nigeria’s health sector. According to the demonstrators, the bill seeks to place all medical professions under the control of the Medical and […]

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Consensus’ll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has endorsed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the method is capable of producing electable and broadly acceptable candidates. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, the former Ogun Central senator dismissed concerns that consensus could override the wishes of party members, arguing that political parties are naturally inclined to choose candidates with strong grassroots appeal. According to her, no serious political party would risk presenting an unpopular candidate, […]

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Nigerians to see better electricity supply within two weeks – Adelabu’s aide

The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, has said Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated that the recent power outages were largely caused by disruptions to a key gas pipeline, noting that a significant portion of Nigeria’s electricity generation depends on gas supply. According to him, the repair process is close to completion, […]

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