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Nigerians Demand Fresh Tests on Petrol Quality Amid Allegations

Nigerians are urging the Federal Government to conduct fresh tests on the quality of petrol sold at filling stations nationwide. This follows a viral video alleging that petrol supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) burns faster than usual, leading to…

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National

NUPRC Boosts Crude Oil Production to 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Reduces Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has recorded a major breakthrough in curbing oil theft and increasing crude oil production. According to the Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, crude oil output surged to 1.7 million barrels per day in January 2025, up…

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Local

Ekiti Government Warns Against Building in Flood-Prone Areas

The Ekiti State Government has cautioned residents against constructing buildings in flood-prone areas, warning of the risks associated with flooding. Chairman of the Ekiti State Environmental Protection and Watershed Management Agency (EKSEPWAMA), Bamitale Oguntoyinbo, gave the advice during an inspection tour of dredging…

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Local

Court Strikes Out Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi

The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, has struck out the defamation suit filed against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, by the Nigeria Police Force. The decision followed an application for withdrawal by the prosecutor, Martins Akala, an officer…

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National

Tinubu Approves Employment of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses for Correctional Centres

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to provide medical care for inmates in correctional centres across Nigeria. The approval was announced in a statement by Babatunde Alao, spokesman for the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.…

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National

CBN Maintains ₦100 Charge on ATM Withdrawals Below ₦20,000 from Other Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that Nigerians withdrawing less than ₦20,000 from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) will continue to be charged a ₦100 fee per transaction. This was disclosed in an FAQ document published on the apex bank’s…

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Entertainment

Nedu Wazobia Steps Down from The Honest Bunch Podcast Amid Controversy

Popular Nigerian radio personality, Chinedu Emmanuel, widely known as Nedu Wazobia, has announced his resignation from The Honest Bunch Podcast following a growing controversy involving social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The controversy began when reality star Deeone, during an…

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Local

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Rivers Political Crisis Appeals

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in four separate appeals related to the ongoing Rivers State political crisis, which has deepened the rift between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. However, the apex court dismissed Fubara’s appeal challenging a ruling that…

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National

CBN Reschedules Monetary Policy Meeting

In a related development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescheduled its 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from February 17-18, 2025, to February 19-20, 2025. The CBN clarified that the adjustment was necessary amid delays by the National Bureau of Statistics…

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National

FG Approves $1.7 Billion for Governance and Healthcare Reforms

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved $1.7 billion to strengthen governance and healthcare delivery nationwide. The funding will be channelled through two key initiatives: Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity – Governance (HOPE – Governance) Initiative Primary Health Care Provision Strengthening…