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Mar

2026

Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price To N995

Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price To N995 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price to N995 per litre, marking a sharp N221 rise within four days, amid volatility in global crude oil prices and shipping costs. A senior official of the refinery confirmed the development to PUNCH Online on Friday, explaining that the latest price adjustment followed recent shifts in global oil market fundamentals. “Yes, the price has been reviewed. The new gantry price is now N995 per litre,” the official said. The new price represents an increase from N874 per litre, which itself was…

Mar

2026

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House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic violence

House Of Assembly, News Flash

House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic Violence Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended one of its members, Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. Agbor, who represents the Obubra I State Constituency, was suspended following deliberations by the Assembly after the issue was brought before the lawmakers during plenary. The decision of the House reportedly followed a petition and public concerns over an alleged incident in which the lawmaker was accused of physically assaulting his spouse. The development sparked reactions from civil society groups and members of the public who called for…

Mar

2026

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Chinese Boss Drops $26 Million In Cash At End Of Year Party, Tells Employees To Take As Much As They Can Carry

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Philanthropy, World News

Chinese Boss Drops $26 Million In Cash At End Of Year Party, Tells Employees To Take As Much As They Can Carry A Chinese company stunned staff by stacking $26 million in cash at its end-of-year celebration, inviting employees to take home as much money as they could carry. The firm, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. Ltd., hosted its annual party on February 13, spreading the enormous sum across 800 banquet tables. Beneath bright, colorful lights, sharply dressed employees were seen eagerly sizing up the towering piles of banknotes laid out before them. An estimated 7,000 people attended the company’s celebration.…

Mar

2026

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Trump Rejects Mojtab Khamenei, Says He Must Be Involved In Selecting New Leader For Iran

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Trump Rejects Mojtaba Khamenei, Says He Must Be Involved In Selecting New Iran Leader United States President, Donald Trump on Thursday said that he must be personally involved in the process of selecting a new leader in Iran. In an interview with Axios published Thursday, Trump said the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, is most likely to succeed his father, but that the pick would be “unacceptable” to him. “We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” Trump told the outlet. “They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight. I have…

Mar

2026

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IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott Of 2027 Polls

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected key provisions of the new Electoral Act 2026 and warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 general elections if urgent amendments are not made. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of IPAC’s General Assembly meeting held on February 26, 2027, at its national secretariat in Abuja. IPAC said although the new law was enacted to address shortcomings observed in the Electoral Act 2022, some of its provisions have introduced fresh concerns that could weaken…

Mar

2026

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2027: Sir Chikwe Udensi Host Atiku Abubakar, Nwajiuba And Other Top ADC Big Wigs In His Abuja Home

Abia State, News Flash, Personality, Politics

Sir Chikwe Udensi hosts Atiku Abubakar in his Abuja Home The meeting which in attendance Atiku Abubakar's political allies from North was a strategic meeting aimed at wrestling power across the country. Details of the meeting is not yet available as at press time. Prominent Igbo leaders in Attendance:Chekwas Okorie , Emeka Nwajiuba, Augustine Akobundu, Dr. Osita Oruche CEO Otis excavators, Prof. Onyi Nwagbara, Chief Uchenna Okogbuo, Chief Raph Nwosu , Hon. Uzoma Abonta, Hon. Uko Nkole, Etigwe Uwah SAN, Dr. Steve Nwadiuko, Chief Morris Eboh(black moore) Sen. Frank Ibezim Dr. Dave Eboh

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Rejoice With Arch. Lucas Eme Onu On His Birthday Today.

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ARC. LUCAS EME ONU Happy birthday to a fine gentleman, Chief Lucas Eme Onu, an APC Chieftain in Ohafia and the immediate past President of Mben Political Assembly, a socio-political and development group in Ohafia. Arc. Eme Onu has distinguished himself in his field of endeavour and has continued to contribute positively to the development of humanity and society at large. On this auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary, I and on behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, I pray to God Almighty to grant him many more years of…

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Registers Free JAMB For Prospective Candidates In Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia State, Abia North, Education, News Flash

IKENNA UKWA REGISTERS FREE JAMB FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has successfully registered JAMB free for interested and prospective candidates in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. Chief Ikenna Ukwa, who made the offer open for prospective candidates in all the wards in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, said the aim of the gesture is to further contribute his quota to the academic growth and support the students in their educational pursuits and fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations. Mr Francis Igwe, the Director General of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE…

Mar

2026

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DSS Arrests Suspect Behind Attack On Peter Obi In Edo

Crime, News Flash, Security

DSS Arrests Suspect Behind Attack On Obi In Edo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the mastermind of the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in Benin, Edo State. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, former Edo State Governor, Chief John Oyegun and other chieftains of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) were on February 24 attacked by hoodlums. They escaped death by the whiskers when armed men fired several gunshots at them at their party meeting in Benin. Shortly after the attack, one Udeme Monday Stephen, posted…

Mar

2026

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Qatar Begins Active Combat Operations Against Iran

International, News Flash, War, World News

Qatar Begins Active Combat Operations Against Iran Qatari military has begun active combat operations to defend its territory following Iranian missile and drone strikes that hit several Qatari cities on March 2, 2026. The Qatari Ministry of Defense confirmed it is now deploying fighter planes to shoot down Iranian projectiles over the waters of the Gulf. The country’s air forces successfully shot down two Iranian warplanes, along with seven missiles and five drones. Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, stated that while they are not engaging in a broader war “at the moment,” the attacks cannot be left without…