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Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in proposed peace talks scheduled to hold in Turkey tomorrow. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed that every appeal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is significant. He also emphasised…

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Marketers Predict Petrol May Hit N1,500 Per Litre if Fuel Imports Are Banned — Dangote Refinery Responds

Oil marketers have warned that the pump price of petrol could soar to as high as ₦1,500 per litre should the Federal Government implement a full ban on fuel importation. This was revealed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers…

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U.S. Slashes Ukraine Aid Estimate to $100 Billion Amid Trump’s Mineral Deal Push

The United States has significantly revised its estimated aid to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, reducing the figure from $300 billion to roughly $100 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report citing insider sources. This substantial adjustment comes as former U.S. President Donald…

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Oyebanji Bags Vanguard, Energy Times Awards, Reaffirms Commitment to Ekiti’s Growth

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, was on Friday honoured with two prestigious awards in Lagos — the Vanguard Newspapers’ Personality of the Year (Good Governance) Award and the Energy Times Magazine’s Energy Governor of the Year Award. The double recognition comes just…

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FCT Minister Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land Over Unpaid Ground Rents

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja due to unpaid ground rents spanning two decades. The revocation, dated March 13, 2025, was conveyed in a letter signed…

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Tinubu Urges Leaders to Prioritise Poor and Vulnerable Citizens

President Bola Tinubu has called on political leaders across the country to direct more resources and policies toward addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable. Speaking at a Ramadan fast-breaking event at the State House, Abuja, last night, Tinubu emphasised the importance…

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Actor Ijoba Lande Confirms Marriage Split Over Wife’s Infidelity

Popular Nollywood actor Ijoba Lande has confirmed the end of his marriage, citing his wife’s infidelity as the reason for their separation. Addressing the controversy surrounding their relationship, Lande stated that while he has chosen to forgive her, reconciliation is not an option.…

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Senate Committee Accuses CBN of Frustrating N30 Trillion Probe

The Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Ways and Means Advance has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of obstructing its investigation into the N30 trillion Ways and Means Advance and the Anchor Borrowers' Programme under former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. The committee, which…

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Court Rejects Emefiele’s Request for Judge’s Recusal

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has rejected an application seeking the recusal of Justice Rahman Oshodi from the trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling yesterday, Justice Oshodi dismissed the oral application by Emefiele’s defence team, stating that their…

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Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti Lauds President Tinubu for New Federal University

The Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye, JP, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement on Saturday, the monarch also commended the…