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South-West Govs Unveil Regional Economic Masterplan
South-West governors revealed a comprehensive 262-page economic blueprint aimed at accelerating regional development and integration through improved infrastructure, security collaboration, and sectoral reforms. The document, titled “Plan of Action for the Economic Development of the Region, Nigeria”, was launched at a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan. The event was organised by the Association of Retired Heads of...
EU Flags Nigeria, Others For Intellectual Property Rights Violations
Nigeria was added to the European Union's most recent priority watch list on Thursday, joining China, India, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Thailand as nations that raise serious concerns about infringements of intellectual property rights. The EU’s Trade and Economic Security Commission, in its biennial report on the Protection and Enforcement of IPR in Third Countries, warned that counterfeiting...
NNPCL Empowers 531 Corps Members With Grants
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited has granted N531,000 to each of the 531 NYSC members in an effort to help them become self-sufficient. The corps members were also empowered with starter packs to start their own businesses. The items were presented to the corps members by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr Bayo Ojulari, in Abuja on...
Tinubu Anticipate More Defections To APC
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President, who said he was happy with what his administration and the party had achieved, said he did not expect people to remain in “a sinking ship without a life jacket.” He said defection was...
“Not IPOB, But Opposition” — Gov. Uzodimma’s Video Weakens FG’s Case Against Nnamdi Kanu [Video]
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One of the pivotal moments in today’s court proceedings came when the defense team played a video clip showing Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State stating that the killings in Orlu were not carried out by IPOB but by members of the opposition party. This sharply contradicted earlier testimony by the DSS witness, who had claimed IPOB was responsible. https://youtube.com/shorts/9cKqQFgVyCI When questioned,...
Terrorism: FG Must Expose, Punish Traitors, Says Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to the recent claims by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum that Boko Haram informants operate within Nigeria’s political class and armed forces, calling the revelation a “damning indictment” of the nation’s state of affairs. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, described the statement as deeply alarming and said it...
Over 150,000 Buildings In Edo Illegally Sited On Government Land — Taskforce
The State Coordinator for the Protection of Government Property in Edo State, Eugene Okoloise, has raised alarm over the widespread illegal occupation and conversion of government-owned land across the state, revealing that over 150,000 buildings are currently situated on lands unlawfully taken from the government. Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Thursday, Okoloise painted a troubling picture of land...
INEC Adopts Artificial Intelligence Technology To Enhance Electoral Processes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division aimed at strengthening its ability to make data-driven decisions, detect and mitigate risks, and advance the automation of voter services. The announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. He revealed...
Tinubu Swears In NNPCL Board, Management
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seven weeks after their appointment on April 2, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Among those inaugurated were the board’s Non-Executive Chairman, Ahmadu Kida, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL,...
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Prices By N15 Across Nigeria
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), with new rates now ranging from ₦875 to ₦905 per litre across the country, depending on location. This new pricing regime reflects a ₦15 per litre reduction nationwide and was announced on the refinery’s official social media handle on Thursday. The adjustment...
