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Jun
21
2025
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Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Ex-Depot Price

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Ex-Depot Price

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Ex-depot Price Nigerians may soon pay more for petrol as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday increased its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit to N880 per litre, raising fresh concerns over fuel affordability and price volatility in the downstream sector. Checks on petroleumprice.ng, a platform tracking daily product prices, and a Pro Forma Invoice seen by The PUNCH confirmed the hike, representing a N55 increase from the previous rate of N825 per litre. The increment would ripple across the entire fuel distribution chain, likely pushing pump prices above N900/litre in some parts of the country,…
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Jun
21
2025
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Rivers LGA Administrator Resigns After Three Months In Office

Rivers LGA Administrator Resigns After Three Months In Office

LGA, News Flash, Politics
Rivers LGA Administrator Resigns After Three Months In Office Goodluck Iheamnacho, the administrator of Ahoada east LGA in Rivers, resigned on Friday after serving a little over three months in office. In a resignation letter dated June 20 and addressed to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s sole administrator, Iheamnacho said he was leaving the position to return to the private sector and thanked the people of the LGA for the opportunity to serve them. “I humbly write to your noble office to convey to you my resignation as the Administrator Ahoada East LGA,” the letter reads. “My decision is informed by…
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Jun
21
2025
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Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration

Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration The National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance. The application, dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on Friday, signalling the coalition’s determination to float a new platform instead of aligning with any existing political party. The formation of ADA, backed by some other key political heavyweights, including former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League…
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Jun
20
2025
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Engr. Dave Umahi Commends Gov. Otti For Reconstructing Federal Roads In Abia

Engr. Dave Umahi Commends Gov. Otti For Reconstructing Federal Roads In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Infrastructure
ENGR. DAVE UMAHI COMMENDS GOV. OTTI FOR RECONSTRUCTING FEDERAL ROADS IN ABIA. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti for reconstructing federal roads in the State and delivering quality road projects. The Minister made the commendation when he visited Governor Otti in his office after his working visit and inspection of some ongoing federal roads in Abia State which Mr. President would be commissioning later in the year. "I didn't want to tell you (Gov. Otti), you didn't know I was coming, but I'm here principally to secretly look at some…
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Jun
20
2025
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The Politics Of ABIA State: Demystifying 2027 – A Gramscian Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Politics Of ABIA State: Demystifying 2027 – A Gramscian Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
The Politics of Abia State: Demystifying 2027 - A Gramscian Analysis Historical Context: The Roots of Political PolarizationAbia State's current political polarization stems from the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 24-year hegemony (1999-2023), characterized by infrastructural neglect, chronic unpaid salaries, and pension arrears, creating a profound legitimacy crisis in Marxist terms. The 2023 electoral revolution saw Alex Otti's victory on the Labour Party (LP) platform shatter this dominance, driven by Otti wave, mass frustration with perceived kleptocratic governance described as "free-for-all looting," and Otti's credibility as a banker with a strong anti-corruption message. Crucially, the "Abia Charter of Equity" zoning principle,…
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Jun
19
2025
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Abia Poised To Become Nigeria’s Leading Data Centre Hubb By 2030 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia Poised To Become Nigeria’s Leading Data Centre Hubb By 2030 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology
Abia readies to Emerge a Robust Data Center Hub by 2030 Through strategic infrastructure investments and forward-looking policies, Abia State is positioned to eclipse Lagos as Nigeria's leading data center destination by 2030. The administration has accelerated this transformation with a statewide fiber-optic backbone, a landmark broadband partnership with MTN ensuring universal 4G/5G coverage by 2025, and dedicated energy infrastructure—including negotiations to acquire Umuahia’s ring-fenced power grid and 7,000+ solar installations. Coupled with the 25-year flood-resilient Greater Aba Master Plan, mandatory tech-upskilling for civil servants, and streamlined investment incentives, Abia directly addresses Lagos’ crippling power deficits, spatial constraints, and operational…
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Jun
19
2025
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Shocking Revelation! N200 Trillion Missing In NNPC Accounts, Senate Raises Alarm

Shocking Revelation! N200 Trillion Missing In NNPC Accounts, Senate Raises Alarm

Crime, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Shocking Revelation! N200 Trillion Missing In NNPC Accounts, Senate Raises Alarm The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, has raised serious alarm over discrepancies involving trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. During the investigative session on Wednesday, where the Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun, appeared before the committee, the absence of detailed records justifying massive legal and auditing fees was flagged, as well as contradictions in receivables reportedly worth over N210 trillion between 2017 and 2023. The panel said, “Legal…
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Jun
19
2025
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Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I am President Of Nigeria- Tinubu

Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I am President Of Nigeria- Tinubu

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I Am President Of Nigeria– Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that despite being intensely disliked by some individuals, he remains the democratically elected President of Nigeria. Speaking during his visit to Benue State to assess the security situation following the killing of hundreds of people, Tinubu noted that personal hatred and political attacks come with leadership responsibilities. “But do not deter my commitment to upholding democracy”, he noted. “Not everybody will like you in politics,” he said. “They hate me like hell too, but I am here. I am the President,…
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Jun
19
2025
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Jonathan’s VP, Namadi Sambo Dumps PDP For APC

Jonathan’s VP, Namadi Sambo Dumps PDP For APC

News Flash, Politics
Jonathan’s VP, Namadi Sambo Dumps PDP For APC Former Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sambo, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015, quietly finalised his move to the APC through the Kaduna State chapter. The defection was confirmed on Wednesday by APC member Imran Muhammad via a post on X (formerly Twitter). While the former VP has yet to issue a public statement, political observers say the move could send ripples through Kaduna’s power blocs and raise questions about realignments ahead…
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