6 m. ago Petrol war: Importers outpace domestic refineries with 62% supply in 2025

Despite new domestic refineries, Nigeria’s petrol supply remains dominated by imports, which accounted for over 62% of consumption in 2025, new data reveal Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-war-importers-outpace-domestic-refineries-with-62-supply-in-2025/

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4 h. ago PENGASSAN, NUPRC honour late president 20 years after Sosoliso tragedy

PENGASSAN and NUPRC honour late labour leader Uche Okoro, 20 years after the Sosoliso tragedy, celebrating his legacy for oil and gas workers in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/pengassan-nuprc-honour-late-president-20-years-after-sosoliso-tragedy/

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6 h. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP appeals court verdict ordering fresh primaries

The Ekiti State PDP has appealed a court judgment that nullified its governorship primary, insisting Dr. Wole Oluyede remains its official candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-pdp-appeals-court-verdict-ordering-fresh-primaries/

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6 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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13 h. ago Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child

Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy has been lost to the cold hands of death. His death was confirmed by popular Instagram investigative journalist, Temilola Sobola in a social media post today, January 18th, 2025. Recall that in November 2024, Entertainment Region reported that Destiny Boy in an Instagram post, disclosed that he […] The post Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Dogara advocates government, private partnership on food sufficiency, others

Yakubu Dogara, former speaker of the 8th Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote food sufficiency, employment read more Dogara advocates government, private partnership on food sufficiency, others

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24 h. ago Ododo orders demolition of criminal hideouts in Okene, cancels illegally

Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, on Thursday, ordered the demolition of a notorious structure popularly known as Sambel read more Ododo orders demolition of criminal hideouts in Okene, cancels illegally-acquired properties

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25 h. ago ‘Omije Ojumi’ singer, Akinaanu set for private burial as fans mourn

Gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu, known for her hit song ‘Omije Ojumi,’ has passed away. Read about her life, legacy, and private burial arrangements. Read More: https://punchng.com/omije-ojumi-singer-akinaanu-set-for-private-burial-as-fans-mourn/

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29 h. ago Akpabio, Governors, Senators, Others Attend Late Nasarawa North Senator Akwashiki’s Funeral

Top political figures, including President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; and Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday, converged in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, to pay their last respects to the late Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Godiya Akwashiki. The funeral ceremony featured a solemn service […]

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30 h. ago JUST IN: Nwabali’s Heroics Help Nigeria Beat Egypt To Win AFCON Bronze

The Chippa United goalkeeper saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush's efforts as the Super Eagles won 2-4.  The post JUST IN: Nwabali’s Heroics Help Nigeria Beat Egypt To Win AFCON Bronze appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Nwabali’s Heroics Help Nigeria Beat Egypt To Win AFCON Bronze

The Chippa United goalkeeper saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush's efforts as the Super Eagles won on penalties. The post Nwabali’s Heroics Help Nigeria Beat Egypt To Win AFCON Bronze appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago CAN Honours Legacy Of Heroic Plateau Imam Who Saved 262 Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, whose heroic actions during a 2018 massacre saved the lives of 262 Christians in Plateau State, cementing his legacy as a national symbol of interfaith courage and unity. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Saturday, recalled […]

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32 h. ago Akpabio, governors, others attend Nasarawa senator Akwashiki’s funeral

Senate President Akpabio, governors, and others gathered in Lafia for the funeral of late Nasarawa Senator Godiya Akwashiki, remembering his service. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-governors-others-attend-nasarawa-senator-akwashikis-funeral/

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33 h. ago AFCON: Nigeria Win Bronze After Defeating Egypt On Penalties!

Stanley Nwabali saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush's efforts as the Super Eagles won 2-4. The post AFCON: Nigeria Win Bronze After Defeating Egypt On Penalties! appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Rent set to soar, BUA, MTN, Dangote top market, Kogi IRS payment, twin tragedy

Africa’s biggest gold producer to double royalties, end stability deals https://businessday.ng/news/article/ghana-to-double-royalties-scrap-stability-deals/ Ghana plans to scrap long-term mining stability agreements and read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Rent set to soar, BUA, MTN, Dangote top market, Kogi IRS payment, twin tragedy

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34 h. ago ‘Omije Ojumi’ gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu for burial Jan 21

Family of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, announces burial rites for Jan 20-21. The ‘Omije Ojumi’ crooner died after a prolonged leg ailment. Read More: https://punchng.com/omije-ojumi-gospel-singer-bunmi-akinnaanu-for-burial-jan-21/

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40 h. ago ‘Kogi IRS paid consultant N1.1bn in 8 months under Yahaya Bello’ – Witness

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told an Abuja court that the Kogi State Board read more ‘Kogi IRS paid consultant N1.1bn in 8 months under Yahaya Bello’ – Witness

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40 h. ago GNI Fire Disaster: Three Brothers Buried Amidst Tears, Wailing

OKECHUKWU OBETA, who covered the burial of three brothers who were consumed by the fire that ravaged the Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos, reports that tears flowed from sympathisers and relations as the remains of the three victims were buried in Anambra a few days ago The atmosphere in Nze Omatu Ikwuamaeze family house […]

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45 h. ago Why many Nigerian CEOs remain invisible despite business success – Kehinde Ajose

Despite running profitable companies and driving significant economic impact, many Nigerian CEOs, senior executives, and entrepreneurs remain largely invisible in read more Why many Nigerian CEOs remain invisible despite business success – Kehinde Ajose

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55 h. ago Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition

Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has become the latest addition to the African Democratic Congress train by officially declaring his membership in the party months after dumping the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The former presidential aspirant declared his ADC membership in Benin City on Thursday, Momodu while putting to bed possible questions on where his political […] The post Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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