2 h. ago Shallipopi Drags Headies Organisers After Receiving Handshake In Place Of Award, Vows Not To Attend Event In Future

Nigerian singer Shallipopi has expressed his frustration with the Headies, accusing them of failing to present him with the physical award for the category he won. The 17th edition of the esteemed award ceremony was hosted on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. Shallipopi took home the ‘Best Rap Single’ award for his […] The post Shallipopi Drags Headies Organisers After Receiving Handshake In Place Of Award, Vows Not To Attend Event In Future appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NNPCL under pressure as Warri refinery shutdown drags on, P’Harcourt refinery underperforms

Industry experts are questioning how well the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is managing the country’s refineries, particularly regarding read more NNPCL under pressure as Warri refinery shutdown drags on, P’Harcourt refinery underperforms

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15 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu

•It’s a movement –Oborevwori   From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. He stated this while […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago ‘It’s an unprecedented political tsunami’ – Tinubu on Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP defections

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions.  President Tinubu stated this while receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past […] The post ‘It’s an unprecedented political tsunami’ – Tinubu on Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP defections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Group Denounces Mgbeke’s Allegations Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has condemned the recent accusations made by Professor Mgbeke against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling Mgbeke a “well-known serial liar and betrayer” who uses corporate activism for personal gain. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group expressed its […]

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37 h. ago Price war: Consumers exploited as fuel marketers alter dispensing machines to curb losses

By Adewale Sanyaolu The fierce price war between the two dominant players in the downstream sector– Dangote Petroleum Refinery and NNPC Retail Limited, has driven petrol prices down, but the situation may have taken a troubling turn, with some industry players now resorting to unethical practices to stay in business. The development has also resulted […] The post Price war: Consumers exploited as fuel marketers alter dispensing machines to curb losses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Hojlund Rescues Man Utd Draw After Controversial Bournemouth Red Card

Rasmus Hojlund scored a 96th-minute equaliser as Man United hit back to hold 10-man Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Antoine Semenyo’s fierce strike gave the Cherries a deserved lead midway through the first half, while Evanilson was sent off with 20 minutes to pla. United cranked up the pressure and finally broke through […] The post Hojlund Rescues Man Utd Draw After Controversial Bournemouth Red Card appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability

Dr. Jibril Mustapha, the President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for the presidency in the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Saturday from Lagos, Mustapha emphasized that the country is facing numerous challenges, including economic hardship, insecurity, and unemployment, which require strong leadership to […] The post Group Pressures Jonathan To Return, Cites Need For Unity And Stability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Group Raises Alarm Over AI Smear Campaign Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has accused one Sandra Duru of spearheading a desperate campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to discredit the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Teddy Onyejuwe, the group raised the alarm over a trending online video allegedly featuring the female Senator. Onyejuwe […]

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3 d. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has dismissed claims that former Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa joined the APC to dodge EFCC investigations. Ahon dismissed the allegations making the round in the state following the governor’s switch along with former Governor […] The post Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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4 d. ago FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

FCT nurses, primary school teachers, and Area Council workers in the Federal Capital Territory have staged a protest at the read more FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

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4 d. ago Firm opens two new fuel stations, sells petrol at N878/litre

SGR, a licensed marketer for Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has opened two additional fuel stations along the Shagamu-Ore expressway, retailing petrol read more Firm opens two new fuel stations, sells petrol at N878/litre

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5 d. ago Why I Stepped Down For Speaker Obasa’s Son, Lagos LG Chairmanship Aspirant Reveals

  The vice chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has stated that he was not pressured to step down for the son of the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, in the local government chairmanship race. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]

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5 d. ago Asian, Mediterranean Refiners Major Beneficiaries Of Nigerian Crude Shipments In April

Asian and Mediterranean nations emerged as the leading destinations for Nigerian crude oil exported by International Oil Companies (IOCs) as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in April. This is as local refiners voiced frustration over their continued exclusion from the country’s oil trade and criticised regulators for a lack of transparency. […]

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5 d. ago Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday may prompt a cabinet reshuffle, according to a senior state House of Assembly member who attended a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba. The anonymous source stated, “In a few days’ […] The post Cabinet reshuffle looms in Delta as Oborevwori, deputy, commissioners join APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Stop Attending Owambe, Build Wealth, Not Aso Ebi” – Reno Omokri Advises Lagosians

Controversial socio-political analyst, Reno Omokri, has advised people leaving in Lagos State to adjust their social lifestyle, particularly the cultural pressure surrounding buying of party clothes, popularly known as Aso Ebi. The former presidential aide called out what he described as a self-imposed financial burden many Lagosians carry in the name of social appearances. Omokri, […] The post “Stop Attending Owambe, Build Wealth, Not Aso Ebi” – Reno Omokri Advises Lagosians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Protest Against Kyari Enters Day 2 As Lawyers Submit Fresh Petition To AGF

Over 500 anti-corruption lawyers on Wednesday stormed the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) in Abuja, seeking immediate probe of Mele Kyari, the former group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The lawyers, under the aegis of Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law, said they were […]

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6 d. ago IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery, Others

International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria have continued to bypass direct crude oil supply to local refineries, even as the nation grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil on the high seas. This persistent disconnect was compounding Nigeria’s struggle to ramp up domestic refining capacity and maximise oil revenues. LEADERSHIP […]

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