57 m. ago Senator Natasha: Arewa Youths Task INEC, Police On Constituents’ Signatures 

Amid the recall process initiated against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Arewa Youths Progressives Assembly, has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police that Nigerians are keenly watching their actions. This came amid a viral video of some politicians in Kogi State allegedly mass-signing signatures purported to be those of the senator’s constituents. […]

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74 m. ago Kogi govt’s ban on rallies, attempt to suppress freedom of association — SDP

Tribune Online Kogi govt’s ban on rallies, attempt to suppress freedom of association — SDP Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government. Kogi govt’s ban on rallies, attempt to suppress freedom of association — SDP Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

President Tinubu has named Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Limited. read more Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

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2 h. ago Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

Tope Dare, a key figure in Africa’s digital banking sector, turns 50 years old on Wednesday. Over the years, he read more Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

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2 h. ago From Marinho to Ojulari: History of NNPCL’s leadership from inception

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s board, including its chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and reconstituted an 11-member board. The announcement was made in Read More

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3 h. ago Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

In the heart of Nigeria’s energy sector, a new chapter unfolds as Bayo Ojulari, a seasoned engineer with a career read more Profile: Meet Bayo Ojulari, the veteran Engineer in charge of NNPC

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3 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement

In a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board, President Bola Tinubu has removed the chairman, Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective from April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the Read More

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5 h. ago Enugu farm estates: A blueprint for agricultural transformation

For centuries, agriculture has been the silent engine of economic growth, sustaining civilisations and shaping the prosperity of nations. Today, read more Enugu farm estates: A blueprint for agricultural transformation

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6 h. ago Collaboration key to advancing pharmacy practice, says ACPN chair

The Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Tolu Ajayi, has said the future of pharmacy depends on embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritising sustainability. A statement on Tuesday by ACPN said at the 2025 Continuing Education Conference in Lagos, themed “Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice through Collaboration, Research and Innovation,” Ajayi revealed Read More

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7 h. ago Abia airport to engage manpower from host community – Craneburg

The Abia airport project consultants, CRANEBURG Construction Company, confirmed on Monday that they will engage skilled and unskilled manpower from the airport host community, Nsulu in Isialangwa North LGA of the state, in the prosecution of the project. The manager of CRANEBURG Construction Company, Seba El-Nemerwho was in Umuahia after the commencement of the clearing Read More

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7 h. ago Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects

Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, Fred Itua, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS Read More

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7 h. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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7 h. ago Police intensify search for last suspect in LASU graduate killing

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had intensified its search for Teniola Ajisomo, who is the remaining suspect linked to the murder of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University, Adedamola Ogunbode. The Lagos State Police Command on March 12, exhumed the body of the late Ogunbode from a shallow grave behind Read More

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8 h. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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8 h. ago Durbar ban: Sanusi visits gov, avoids traditional horse ride

Amid the ban on Sallah Durbar activities, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Tuesday, abandoned the traditional horse procession and instead travelled in a vehicle convoy to offer Sallah homage to Governor Abba Yusuf at the Kano Government House. The emir also changed his routes from the Emir’s palace to the state Read More

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8 h. ago Osimhen linked with Barca as Lewandoski’s successor – Report

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been listed as an option to replace Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona are expected to look for a successor for the ageing striker, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lewandowski is having the most impressive season of his career at Barcelona and is on track to hit 50 goals by the end of Read More

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8 h. ago How relevant are monarchies in contemporary governance system?

The earliest form of governance system is the monarchy. Even the Holy Books confirm this. That is why in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and many countries in the Middle East, they are still ruled by kings. England, Spain, and Morocco are still ruled by kings. In the traditional and pre-colonial Nigeria, all the communities, towns and Read More

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8 h. ago Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

SMEs the acronym that speaks volumes in our present-day economy! In Nigeria, SMEs contribute 48 percent of national GDP, account read more Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

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8 h. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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8 h. ago Shell, Renaissance face legal action over SPDC licence transfer

A suit seeking to stop Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited’s deal transferring its mining licence to Renaissance African Energy Company Limited has been filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The Incorporated Trustees of Human Environmental Development Agenda sued Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Read More

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