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Jul

23

2026

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Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading in Naira, ditching its earlier decision to sell petrol in dollars. According to Naija News, the refinery also announced a new price for petrol, setting it at ₦1,215 per litre, an increase of ₦140 from the previous price of ₦1,075 per litre. It will be recalled that Dangote Petroleum Refinery had pegged the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol or fuel, at $0.779 per litre, officially commencing dollar-denominated sales of refined petroleum products and ending the naira pricing regime…

Jul

23

2026

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Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti's Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027 Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has called on the people of Umunneochi Local Government Area to troop out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, during his homecoming and reception scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026. In a goodwill message made available to ATTNEWS, Ambassador Offor described Governor Otti as a pragmatic, visionary and indefatigable leader whose administration has restored public confidence in governance through…

Jul

20

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead Of 2027 National Assembly Election

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ikenna Ukwa Meets Abiriba Inner Caucus, Receives Support Ahead of 2027 National Assembly Election Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, held an interactive session with members of the Inner Caucus Group, a socio-community association of men and youths in Abiriba. The meeting, held in Abiriba, provided an opportunity for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to brief the group on his vision for the constituency and to strengthen ties with stakeholders at the grassroots. Members of the Inner Caucus commended Ikenna Ukwa for his consistent identification with the Abiriba people and for facilitating the installation of…

Jul

20

2026

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46-Year-Old Senegalese President, Faye, Elected ECOWAS Chairman

Foreign Affairs, News Flash

46-year-old Senegal’s President, Faye, Elected ECOWAS Chairman Senegalese President Bassirou Faye has been elected chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Faye was elected on Sunday at the 69th ordinary session of the ECOWAS authority of heads of state and government held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. He succeeds Sierra Leonian President Julius Bio. In another diplomatic win for the French-speaking West African country, Birame Diop, former minister of the armed forces, was elected president of the ECOWAS Commission for the 2026-2030 term. It is the first time Senegal has been elected to preside over the commission since…

Jul

16

2026

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Umahi Opens Up: Reveals What Mary Habila Told Her Boyfriend Night Before Death

News Flash

What Mary Habila Told Her Boyfriend Night Before De@th – Umahi Reveals The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday broke his silence over the death of Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, insisting that he suspected no foul play and describing attempts to link him to the incident as “politics taken too far.” Umahi said the deceased, whom he described as “like a daughter,” had worked closely with him for years and had a history of medical challenges for which he personally funded treatment. He also revealed that his…

Jul

16

2026

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Court Bars FRSC Officials From State, LG Roads

Judiciary, News Flash

Court Bars FRSC Officials From State, LG Roads The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) lacks the authority to operate on state and local government roads. The court has also declared the actions in Kano metropolis unlawful and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. Delivering judgment on Thursday in the case filed by Kano-based lawyer, Abba Hikima, Esq. against the FRSC, Hon. Justice M. S. Shuaibu held that the commission’s officers acted outside their jurisdiction when they stopped, questioned, and delayed motorists on township roads in July 2025. The court declared…

Jul

16

2026

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2027: UK Offers Support To INEC, Says It Has Strong Interest In Nigeria’s Democracy

News Flash, Politics

2027: UK offers support to INEC, says it has strong interest in Nigeria’s democracy The United Kingdom (UK) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development, declaring a strong interest in the country’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. Montgomery, who was accompanied by Governance Adviser, Dr. Matthew Ayibakuro, and Political Counsellor, Greta Morris, said the UK was closely monitoring developments in Nigeria’s electoral space and remained committed to supporting…

Jul

16

2026

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Police Demand Autopsy For 26-Year-Old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Home

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Police Demand Autopsy For 26-year-old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Country Home The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. The command said it was awaiting the deceased’s family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into her death. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it received a distress call on June 27, 2026,…

Jul

16

2026

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Strait Of Hormuz Crises Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes The United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets on Thursday, while Iran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf, as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz entered its sixth day despite a preliminary agreement reached in June to end the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments, has remained at the centre of the renewed conflict. Iran insists it controls the waterway, which has become a major point of tension in the latest round of fighting. The…

Jul

16

2026

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US House Votes To Withhold 100% Of Aid To Nigeria Over Christian Persecution

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion

US House Votes To Withhold 100% Of Aid To Nigeria Over Christian Persecution An amendment sponsored by United States Congressman Gregory Steube to withhold all US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House later passed 217-209 largely along party lines. Announcing the vote on X, Steube wrote, “My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until its government stops the slaughter of Christians…