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NNPC, SNEPCo, NCDMB donate Geosciences centre to UNILAG
NNPC Limited, in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), commissioned and donated the newly built UNILAG Geosciences Centre of Excellence to the University on Friday. Purposely built to strengthen geosciences education and research in Nigeria, the Centre…
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Atiku Accuses NBC of Trying to ‘Control Narratives’ Ahead of Elections
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the recent Code of Conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as a troubling move capable of undermining press freedom and shrinking democratic space ahead of elections. In a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Atiku warned that the directive could stifle…
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VP Shettima Extols Legacy Of Elumelu’s Father-in-law At Funeral Ceremony
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, has extolled the legacy of the late Sir Israel Chinwuba Ogbue, father-in-law of Chairman of Heirs Holdings/UBA Group, Chief Tony Elumelu @TonyOElumelu, saying he lived a life well spent, planting values that are visible in the lives of his children. According to him, that Pa Ogbue, who passed…
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2027: Governor Yusuf Welcomes Sen. Shekarau to APC, Says Party Stronger in Kano
The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major boost to the party’s strength in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad on Sunday…
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Military rescues 13 abducted Benue Links passengers, including students en route to sit for JAMB
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued 13 passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road. Zagazola report that the victims were among 17 passengers kidnapped on April 15 while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo in Benue State. Three of the victims had earlier escaped from captivity, bringing the total…
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She-Fix 2.0: NNPC Retail champions inclusion, impact, opportunities for women
In its bid to advance inclusion, celebrate female excellence, and strengthen women’s participation across technical and professional sectors, the NNPC Retail Limited (NNPC Retail), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd., hosted the second edition of She-Fix 2.0, its flagship, women-focused initiative, in Abuja, on Saturday. The event, held under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress”,…
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TCN declares force majeure on Ikeja West-Osogbo 330KV line following severe storm
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday said a force majeure has occurred on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, 16 April 2026. General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Mrs. Ndidi Mba, said in a statement that the line tripped during the storm, due to fault, which was detected at…
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FG Dismisses ‘Hidden Spending’ Claims, Says World Bank Report Shows Nigeria’s Reforms Are Working
Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims suggesting that Nigeria is diverting federation revenue, describing such interpretations as inaccurate and based on a misreading of the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said the reports alleging “hidden spending” and…
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SERAP to Tinubu: ‘Withdraw NBC’s unlawful directive targeting broadcasters now,’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr Mohammed Idris Malagi, Minister of Information and National Orientation, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately withdraw the unlawful ‘Formal Notice’ issued last week by the NBC, which threatens sanctions against broadcast stations and presenters on vague and unjustified grounds, including…
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Bauchi gov cancels defection move to APC as party rejects 60/40 formula
The planned defection of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing formula. The consultations between the governor, his Turaki-led PDP faction, and the APC leadership ended in a deadlock after the ruling party reportedly rejected a 60–40 formula for…