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Mar
15
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N815/Litre, Intensifying Price War

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N815/Litre, Intensifying Price War

Economy, Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N815/Litre, Shaking Up Market Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Thursday reduced its petrol loading cost from N825 per litre to N815 per litre, further intensifying the pricing war in the downstream sector. Reports indicate that marketers are taking advantage of the N10 reduction by sourcing petrol directly from the refinery instead of relying on depot owners, who may be forced to lower their prices. The landing cost of imported petrol currently stands at N774.72 per litre, factoring in shipping, import duties, and exchange rates. This lower cost had prompted some retail marketers to turn to…
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Mar
15
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement As Emir Of Kano

Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement As Emir Of Kano

Judiciary, Kano, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a hold on the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which had upheld the Kano State Government’s decision to repeal the 2019 Emirate Council Law. This suspension will remain in effect until the Supreme Court delivers a final verdict on the matter. Previously, the Court of Appeal in Kano had set aside a Federal High Court ruling from June 20, 2024, which had nullified the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. This law had led to the dissolution of five emirates created in…
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Mar
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Politics
UNIPORT PRO-CHANCELLOR EXTOLS GOV. OTTI, SAYS HIS ALMA MATER IS PROUD OF HIM. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has extolled Governor Alex Otti for his achievements in various sectors in less than two years in office. He also called on other States of the federation to take a clue from Governor Alex Otti who allocated 20% of the 2024 and 2025 budget for the development of the Education sector. Senator Ohuabunwa was speaking when he led members of the council and management of the University of Port Harcourt on a…
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Mar
14
2025
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Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

FGN, News Flash, Transportation
Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the country’s six geopolitical zones. He wrote, “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. “This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone…
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Mar
13
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South
Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. “It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace,” Fubara said when he commissioned some projects in the Okrika Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on all dissatisfied political actors in the state to put all that had happened behind and…
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Mar
13
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio Amid calls on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to step aside to allow unfettered investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on his leadership. The resolution of the Senate followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele which was overwhelmingly approved by Senators. Bamidele in his lead debate said the Senate has decided not to be distracted further by the controversy generated by its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her…
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Mar
13
2025
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Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio risks jail for allegedly disobeying an order of the Court as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan commenced her contempt proceedings against the Senate. In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequences of disobedience of order of the court made on 4th March, 2025, the court urged the defendants/contemnors to take notice of their wilful disobedience of the order of the court…
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Mar
13
2025
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Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event that she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ogbara said she has been mandated by the National Assembly to present…
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Mar
13
2025
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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the recommendations of a panel he had set up to mediate the crisis. The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, along with the leadership of…
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Mar
13
2025
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32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash
32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List) Thirty- two alleged internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms in Ibadan, Oyo State after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, internet-related offences filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu of the Oyo State High Court and Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are: Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu, Adetoro Kolawole…
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