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Capital flight in Nigeria, not corruption, is the real barrier to development, Dr. UG Mohammed argues, drawing lessons from India, power, infrastructure, and private-sector growth.

Local refining under threat as PMS imports persist — Dangote

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Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote has dismissed claims that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stopped issuing import licences for petrol. He said the agency continues to approve PMS importation, a situation he warns is undermining local refining and threatening Nigeria’s energy security. Speaking in Lagos, Dangote noted that […]

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Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection in a viral video after receiving Ramadan palliatives in Lagos, sparking debate online about poverty, welfare aid and political loyalty.

Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection after Ramadan freebies in viral video

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A video circulating on social media has sparked debate after a woman publicly prayed for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The 27-second clip, recorded during a welfare outreach reportedly organised by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shows the woman holding the items

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Oil may hit $200 per barrel as Iran attacks merchant ships

Oil may hit $200 per barrel as Iran attacks merchant ships

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Oil prices could surge dramatically as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Iran warning that crude may rise sharply after its forces targeted merchant vessels in the Gulf. Iran on Wednesday said the world should prepare for a $200 oil price as the conflict in the region intensifies. Iranian forces reportedly attacked commercial ships

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Terrorists suffering heavier losses than troops — Defence Minister

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that terrorists operating in the North-East and other parts of the country are suffering heavier losses than government troops. Musa disclosed this on Wednesday after a strategy meeting with the Service Chiefs in Abuja, where the military reviewed its operational strategies across different theatres of operation nationwide.

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Bam Adebayo surpasses Kobe Bryant to become second-highest scorer in NBA history after dropping 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a dominant win over the Washington Wizards.

Bam Adebayo surpasses Kobe Bryant to become second-highest scorer in an NBA game with 83 points

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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night to lead the Miami Heat to a 150–129 win over the Washington Wizards. The performance pushed Adebayo past Kobe Bryant’s famous 81-point game, making him the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record from 1962 remains higher. Adebayo started fast with 31

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Dangote Refinery exports 456k tonnes of fuel to African markets, shipping 12 cargoes to five countries as Nigeria strengthens regional energy supply and trade ties.

BREAKING: Dangote refinery reduces petrol, diesel prices

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of petrol and diesel. According to a new pricing template released by the refinery on March 10, 2026, the gantry price of petrol has been reduced by ₦100, dropping from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre. The refinery also stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for

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Asherkine faces backlash for allegedly staging video after his viral clip helping a restaurant worker sparked doubts online, with critics pointing to inconsistencies and past social media posts.

Asherkine faces backlash for allegedly staging good deeds in viral video

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Nigerian content creator Asher Kine is facing backlash online after a viral video of him helping a restaurant worker sparked claims that the act may have been staged. The nearly nine-minute clip, posted on Monday, shows Kine meeting a young woman identified as Clare at Adupsy Africana in Lusada, Ogun State. In the video, he

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BBL surgery video reveals real risks, stirs reactions online

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A video showing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure has stirred strong reactions online after exposing the painful and risky side of the cosmetic surgery. The clip was shared on X by a UK-Nigeria doctor identified as @OurFavOnlineDoc. The footage showed a plastic surgeon performing a BBL on a patient who was unhappy with the

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US-Iran war: Petrol may hit N 2,000, diesel N3,000 Per Litre if crisis persists — PETROAN

US-Iran war: Petrol may hit N 2,000, diesel N3,000 Per Litre if crisis persists — PETROAN

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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that petrol and diesel prices in Nigeria could rise sharply if the ongoing US-Iran war petrol price pressures continue to disrupt the global oil market. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, said Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may climb

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Dangote Refinery exports 456k tonnes of fuel to African markets, shipping 12 cargoes to five countries as Nigeria strengthens regional energy supply and trade ties.

JUST IN: Again, Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N1,175/litre

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, the third increase in petrol prices in a week. The update, shared with marketers and depot operators on Monday, raises the ex-depot price from ₦995 per litre, announced on Friday, by ₦180, an 18.1 per cent rise

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