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Court Bars INEC from Recognising ADC Congress Amid Leadership Dispute

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Court Bars INEC from Recognising ADC Congress Amid Leadership Dispute

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, follows a legal challenge arising from an internal leadership crisis within the…

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Kwankwaso Hosts NDC Leaders in Abuja as Coalition Talks with Peter Obi Intensify Ahead of 2027

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Kwankwaso Hosts NDC Leaders in Abuja as Coalition Talks with Peter Obi Intensify Ahead of 2027

Fresh political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gathered momentum this week as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hosted senior figures of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, amid growing speculation of a broader opposition alliance involving Peter Obi. The meeting, which took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the nation’s capital, brought together key NDC…

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Shao Monarch Congratulates Alaafin of Oyo on First Coronation Anniversary, Praises Leadership and Cultural Stewardship

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Shao Monarch Congratulates Alaafin of Oyo on First Coronation Anniversary, Praises Leadership and Cultural Stewardship

The monarch of Shao Kingdom has extended warm felicitations to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, on the occasion of his coronation anniversary, in a gesture that underscores enduring traditional ties within Yorubaland. Oba Owoade, who ascended the revered throne as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, was officially crowned on April 5,…

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Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price by N75 to N1,275/Litre Amid Global Oil Pressures

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Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price by N75 to N1,275/Litre Amid Global Oil Pressures

Nigeria’s largest privately owned refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by ₦75, bringing the new rate to ₦1,275 per litre. The latest adjustment represents an approximate 5 percent rise from the previous price of ₦1,200 per litre, according to industry sources familiar with the pricing template….

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Cooking Gas Price Climbs to N7,655 for 5kg as Energy Costs Tighten Grip on Nigerian Households

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Cooking Gas Price Climbs to N7,655 for 5kg as Energy Costs Tighten Grip on Nigerian Households

The cost of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged again, with the average retail price for a 5kg cylinder now standing at ₦7,655, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The new figure represents a year-on-year increase of about 4.55 percent compared to ₦7,322 recorded in the same period…

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Petroleum, Power and Energy

Gunmen Storm Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor and Abduct Worshippers in Eda Oniyo Attack

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Gunmen Storm Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor and Abduct Worshippers in Eda Oniyo Attack

Panic and grief swept through Eda Oniyo on Tuesday evening after suspected gunmen attacked a church gathering, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers. The incident occurred in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State during an open-air crusade held on the outskirts of the community. According to multiple local sources, the attackers—described as…

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Marketers Defy NMDPRA Price Advisory as Jet A1 Sells Above N2,230/Litre, Worsening Nigeria’s Aviation Crisis

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Marketers Defy NMDPRA Price Advisory as Jet A1 Sells Above N2,230/Litre, Worsening Nigeria’s Aviation Crisis

Despite recent regulatory efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s aviation fuel market, oil marketers have continued to sell Jet A1 above recommended limits, intensifying financial strain on domestic airlines and raising fresh concerns about potential disruptions across the sector. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had issued a pricing advisory following emergency consultations with…

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“6 in 10 Nigerian University Students Involved in Internet Fraud — EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm”

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“6 in 10 Nigerian University Students Involved in Internet Fraud — EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm”

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised serious concerns over the growing involvement of young Nigerians in cybercrime, revealing that a significant proportion of university students are now engaged in internet fraud, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Speaking during a recent public engagement, Olukoyede disclosed that intelligence and…

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Financial Crimes

Ilorin Court Hands Six Cultists 10-Year Jail Terms Over Criminal Activities in Kwara

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Ilorin Court Hands Six Cultists 10-Year Jail Terms Over Criminal Activities in Kwara

A High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced six men to 10 years’ imprisonment each for cultism and other related offences, in a ruling that underscores the judiciary’s stance against violent crime in Kwara State. The convicts, led by Kale Bayero, were prosecuted on multiple charges including criminal conspiracy, cultism, mischief, and disturbance of public…

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