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NLC Rejects FG’s Plan to Regularise Electricity Tariffs, Threatens Protests

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to regularise electricity tariffs for customers in Bands A, B, and C, warning that it will mobilise nationwide protests if the policy is enforced. In a communique issued after its National Executive…

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Local

Fubara Vows to Implement Supreme Court Ruling Amid Rivers Political Crisis

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that he will fully implement the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state's ongoing political crisis without hesitation. Acknowledging that the ruling favours his estranged political benefactor, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Fubara warned that the…

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National

Dangote Refinery to Refund Marketers on Old Petrol Price

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a refund to customers who purchased Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the recently reduced price of ₦825 per litre from its key partners. The refinery's move comes after it lowered its gantry price…

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International

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that European leaders had agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a crucial step toward securing Washington’s security guarantees that Kyiv deems essential to deter Russia.

At a summit in London, held just two days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed with US President Donald Trump and abruptly ended his visit to Washington, European leaders reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine and pledged to increase their assistance. The leaders…

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International

UK, EU Leaders Draft Ukraine Peace Plan to Secure US Support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that European leaders have agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan aimed at securing Washington’s security guarantees, which Kyiv sees as crucial to deterring Russia. At a London summit, held just two days after Ukrainian President…

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Local

Agriculture Minister Kyari Hails Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport, PPP in Agribusiness

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has praised the Ekiti State Government for the Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as a critical infrastructure for enhancing food security and boosting agribusiness. Speaking during a working visit to Ipao Ekiti,…

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National

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 200 Anambra Farmers Under Renewed Hope Initiative

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 200 farmers, including women and youths in Anambra State, with agricultural tools to support their livelihoods and enhance food production. Under the Renewed Hope Initiative Agenda, the beneficiaries received farm implements, feed processors, grinding machines,…

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Local

Osun Government Denies Allegations of Forcing Council Officers to Change Account Signatories

The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations that it is coercing local government finance directors and heads of administration to change account signatories amid the ongoing political tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over…

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Local

Makinde Pledges Swift Implementation of Bodija Explosion Relief Report

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured victims of the Bodija explosion that the recommendations of the Relief Fund Committee will be swiftly implemented. Speaking on Wednesday after receiving the committee’s report through his Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, at the Governor’s Office in…

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National

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦825/Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre, effective today. In a statement released yesterday, the refinery confirmed the ₦65 price cut, which is…