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Jul
01
2025
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NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

Education, FGN, News Flash
NANS Declares Nationwide Protest The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting thousands of children (particularly poor families) from benefiting from basic education. Last week, NANS gave an ultimatum of seven days to the FCT Administration, headed by Minister Nyesom Wike, to reopen the schools or face protests across the country. “It is…
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Jul
01
2025
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petroleum Price Below N850

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petroleum Price Below N850

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price Below N850 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. Spokesman for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment to The PUNCH on Monday night, saying the new rate took effect on June 30. “PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre effective 30th June,” Chiejina said. AttNews recalls that the Dangote refinery hiked the price of petrol to N880 as tension escalated during the 12-day crisis between Israel and Iran, raising the price of…
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Jun
30
2025
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PDP Leaders Change Venue For NEC Meeting As Police Take Over Secretariat

PDP Leaders Change Venue For NEC Meeting As Police Take Over Secretariat

News Flash, Police Force, Politics
PDP Leaders Change Venue For NEC Meeting As Police Take Over Secretariat The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a last-minute change of venue for its Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting, originally scheduled for the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. The decision follows the takeover of the secretariat by heavily armed police officers. A notice posted across the party’s official social media platforms conveyed the change: “Special Announcement!Change of Venue for the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting.The Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), earlier scheduled to hold by 10Am at the…
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Jun
30
2025
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Akpabio: FGN Slams Six Cybercrime Charges On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Akpabio: FGN Slams Six Cybercrime Charges On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Abuja, Crime, Judiciary, News Flash
Akpabio: FG Slams Six Cybercrime Charges On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act. This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity. Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, represents the most prominent test of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, since its enactment. Between April 1 and 14, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reportedly claimed in…
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Jun
30
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates Solar Powered Street Lights To Amaekpu & Elu Communities In Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates Solar Powered Street Lights To Amaekpu & Elu Communities In Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA FACILITATES SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS TO AMAEKPU & ELU COMMUNITIES IN OHAFIA Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , a philanthropist and community development enthusiast has secured the installation of solar powered street lights in Amaekpu and Elu communities in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who is a Media and Advertising consultant facilitated the project from the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The project which is worth millions of naira and aimed at enhancing security and socio-economic development in the area will be handled by Kaplan Consults limited.These rare philathropic gestures further highlights Ikenna…
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Jun
30
2025
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I’ll Honour One-Term Deal – Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Opposition Coalition

I’ll Honour One-Term Deal – Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Opposition Coalition

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
I’ll Honour One-term Deal – Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Opposition Coalition Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he would honour any coalition agreement that mandates him to serve only one term as president, handing over power to the North in 2031. Speaking during a widely attended XSpace session titled #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, Obi emphasised that for him, character and integrity outweigh any desire for political office. “If the agreement is one term, I will leave on May 28, 2031 — not even May 29. I am not desperate to be president. I am desperate to see Nigeria…
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Jun
30
2025
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NNPP Braces Up For Kwankwaso Defection To APC

NNPP Braces Up For Kwankwaso Defection To APC

News Flash, Politics
NNPP Braces Up For Kwankwaso Defection To APC The New Nigeria Peoples Party has said it will be huge relief for members, if its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ruling All Progressives Congress. This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Oginni Olaposi on Sunday in Lagos. Olaposi was reacting to the resignation of APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje and speculations that he quit the ruling party over alleged move by Kwankwaso to join them. Ganduje resigned from his chairmanship position of the APC on Friday, citing health issues. Olaposi stated that though the…
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Jun
29
2025
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Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency
Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF The Presidency has said there has been no change in the position of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement made available to journalists. The statement is titled ‘Akume Remains SGF.’ This followed multiple reports which quoted Presidency sources saying Tinubu had named his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza…
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Jun
29
2025
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Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions

Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions

News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions Hope had already waned due to sheer frustration until Thursday, June 27, when pictures of President Bola Tinubu, beaming with smiles and sandwiched by equally excited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, emerged on various social media platforms. It was one of several peace meetings brokered by the President to reconcile the two warring factions, led by Wike against his political godson, Fubara, on the other hand. The crisis had lingered for close to two years, with both…
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