78 m. ago Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jumoke Oduwole, has called on Nigerians to preserve the legacy that the late Pa. Ayo Adebanjo laid down before his demise. She made this call during her visit to the family of the deceased in Lekki yesterday. “We need to appreciate the impactful life he lived, […] The post Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex

By Zika Bobby Right Honourable Friday Obomezele Itulah was a speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and a two-term member of the House of Representatives. He started off in active politics as a councillor. He ventured into politics after serving the presidency between 1989 and 1990 as a Social Mobilisation Officer in the […] The post My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex-Edo speaker, Itulah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote

•Strengthens energy ties with Zambia   By Adewale Sanyaolu   President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his refinery has enough petrol in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend, Dangote disclosed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum […] The post We have over N600bn worth of petrol to meet local needs –Dangote appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery

By Moses Akaigwe     Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL) has continued to receive very  high-profile guests at its assembly plant in Ikeja, Lagos, since the commissioning of the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly lines in June 2024. This time, the largest CKD plant in West Africa played host to the Chairman  of Sinotruk […] The post Sinotruk chairman visits Dangote truck assembly plant, refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader

Tribune Online PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader TENSIONS have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos

By Moses Akaigwe   Corporate sponsorship of football and sports generally reached a milestone recently in Lagos when Carloha Nigeria, the company behind the soaring profile of the Chery auto brand in Nigeria, signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).     As the official franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles […] The post Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tax reform: N’Assembly engages caucus leaders as hearing begins

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will open its doors for stakeholders’ input on the controversial bills, which sparked intense debate during plenary two weeks ago before their eventual passage for second reading. The Chairman of the Read More

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4 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu engages Akande, Osoba, others on peace mission

As part of last-minute efforts to resolve the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, President Bola Tinubu has drafted bigwigs in the All Progressives Congress to wade into the matter. The PUNCH reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos, namely Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Olusegun Read More

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5 h. ago We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also said the refinery now produces enough fuel for local consumption and export. Dangote spoke during a tour of the $20bn Lekki-based facility with the Zambia Minister Read More

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8 h. ago We have enough petrol for local demands, Dangote assures Nigerians

Aliko Dangote has said that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has enough Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, in storage to meet Nigeria’s demand. Speaking over the weekend after a tour of the refinery by Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, Dangote revealed that the facility has over half a billion litres of refined petroleum Read More

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, has stated that Nigeria’s current tax system read more Nigeria’s current tax system stifles growth, deepens poverty – Oyedele

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10 h. ago Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

Dangote group has announced that the Dangote Refinery is now refining 57 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly read more Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

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12 h. ago FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti

Tribune Online FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Food Processing Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (FOPEMDI) in Ekiti. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Halilu confirmed this approval in a letter addressed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday. The NASENI boss in the […] FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti Tribune Online

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13 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension

Tribune Online PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tensions have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Barrister Hashim Abioye on Sunday, presented Certificates of Return to the elected Chairmen in the just-concluded local government elections, held on Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. While presenting the certificate, the OSSIEC Chairman, charged them to be good ambassadors of democracy both in conduct and service […] Osun LG polls: OSSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen Tribune Online

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13 h. ago LG poll: Osun electoral agency presents certificates of return to PDP candidates

Chairmen and councillors elected in Saturday’s local government election in Osun State have been presented with their certificates of return. A statement signed by the Information Officer, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said that the Commission’s chairman, Hashim Abioye, presented the council officials their certificates. OSSIEC had conducted Read More

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14 h. ago Contempt: Court Orders Arrest Of Anyebe For Parading Self As Kogi PDP Chair

A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the arrest of state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enemona Anyebe, for contempt. Similarly, Justice Yahaya Adamu, of Court 5 Lokoja, in the suite brought before it between John Ojodale vs PDP and 1 other in suit no. HC/Okp/8/2024, ordered a fresh election within […]

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15 h. ago I Won’t Accept Delta Gov’s Offer Of SUV, N10m Monthly — Senator Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Nwoko, elected on […]

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15 h. ago Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property

Tribune Online Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property A businessman, Mr. Uzoeto Sabest, has threatened to commit suicide over the demolition of his property, worth seven hundred million naira, by the Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Mr. Sabest, who made his intention known while speaking to journalists at the demolition site in Onitsha on Saturday, accused the council chairman, Chief […] Onitsha businessman threatens suicide over demolition of N700m property Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity

Tribune Online Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has lauded the state assembly for its stance on judicial integrity. In a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, Omale said that the resolution of the state assembly to remove the state […] Benue APC chairman lauds state assembly’s stance on judiciary integrity Tribune Online

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