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The Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, signaling a massive boost of confidence from one of Nigeria’s most prominent investors. Otedola disclosed his capital commitment on Wednesday after leading top executives from First HoldCo on a comprehensive corporate tour of the 650,000-barrel-per-day facility […]
Troops of 4 Brigade, under the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers during clearance operations that commenced on 12 May 2026 in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of Edo State. The operation, code-named […]
Political sacrifice, the act of subordinating personal ambition for a collective goal, is a recurring theme in Nigeria’s recent political history. These decisions have often reshaped the nation’s leadership trajectory. This report examines key instances where political figures deferred personal aspirations for a larger cause, focusing on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his political protégé, […]
A Deputy Superintendent of Police attached to the Hotoro Division in Kano State, DSP Sani Isah, has been killed during an operation to quell a violent clash involving suspected rival thugs in the state. The incident reportedly occurred when the officer and other security personnel were deployed to restore calm and disperse the groups engaged […]
A social media commentator identified as @thebabafila on X has defended the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of fuel subsidy, following recent remarks by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The commentator argued that the removal of subsidy did not automatically translate into surplus funds for the government, stressing that Nigeria still […]
The U.S. Justice Department has granted President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses immunity from any pending IRS audits, dramatically expanding a settlement that also established a nearly $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged political “lawfare.” In a one-page addendum posted quietly to the DOJ’s website Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Todd […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has halted the planned demolition of about 186 houses at Isokan Estate Extension in the Alao-Akala, Elebu area of Ibadan, located in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The intervention followed complaints by residents who stormed the monarch’s residence in Ibadan on Sunday, alleging that roofs of several […]
Former Nigerian military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has recounted how officers he trusted allegedly participated in the July 1975 coup that removed him from power while he attended an Organisation of African Unity summit in Uganda. Gowon, who led Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, disclosed in his memoir, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, […]
The organising committee of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival has dismissed reports suggesting that the annual cultural celebration may be suspended following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona. The committee stated that the late monarch had expressly directed that the festival should not be halted during any interregnum period. According to the organisers, the 2026 […]
The government of the United Kingdom has relaxed some sanctions on Russian fuel imports as rising global energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict continue to pressure fuel supplies. The UK government announced on Wednesday that it would allow the importation of Russian crude oil refined in third countries, including India, under a new […]
