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Jun

2025

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Ex-Depot Price

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,…

Jun

2025

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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…

Jun

2025

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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…

Jun

2025

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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…

Jun

2025

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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,…

Jun

2025

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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…

Jun

2025

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Popular Nigerian Pastor, Favour Okoise Bags Life Imprisonment For Raping 16-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash, Religion

Popular Nigerian Pastor, Favour Okoise Bags Life Imprisonment For Raping 16-Year-old Girl A Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced Pastor Favour Okoise, General Overseer of Refiners Fire Global Assembly, to life imprisonment for raping a 16-years-old girl. Okoise committed the act on the minor whom he calls his ‘spiritual daughter’ between November and December 2016, in Calabar South Local Government Area. Casino With 300% Deposit BonusUkrainian girls looking for a dateThe Pastor was convicted and sentenced on Tuesday at the Family Court of the Customary Court of Appeal, presided by His Lordship, Hon. Justice…

Jun

2025

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Ohafia Council Boss, Eleanya Visits GODA Headquarters, Seeks Joint Action On Erosion Crisis In Ebem Ohafia

Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

OHAFIA COUNCIL BOSS, ELEANYA VISITS GODA HEADQUARTERS, SEEKS JOINT ACTION ON EROSION CRISIS IN EBEM OHAFIA In a move towards addressing environmental challenges in Ohafia, the Executive Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Kalu Ojuu, led a delegation to the headquarters of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) on Monday. Chief Ojuu was accompanied by some members of the Ohafia Legislative Council and other top officials of the local government. The delegation was warmly received by the Director General of GODA, Engr. Obinna Odum, and members of his executive team. At the heart of the high-level deliberations was…

Jun

2025

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‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ – Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack

FGN, News Flash, North Central, Security

‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ — Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack President Bola Tinubu has criticised Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, over the “failure” of officers to apprehend perpetrators of the recent deadly attacks in Benue state Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday, Tinubu said he expected the police to have made some arrests after the attack in Yelwata, a community in Guma LGA of Benue state, which led to the killing of over 100 people. “Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been…

Jun

2025

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GODA Hosts Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners, Discusses Vision For A Model ABIA North

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GODA HOSTS NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, DISCUSSES VISION FOR A MODEL ABIA NORTH The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) on Tuesday played host to a high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Abia State Chapter, in a strategic meeting aimed at advancing the vision of transforming Abia North into a model region. The visit, which signaled a strong synergy between GODA and the Town Planning Institute, provided an opportunity for professional engagement toward building a more organized and sustainable Abia North While speaking, the Chairman, Abia state Chapter of NITP, TPl. Ignatius A. Anyanwu, commended the…