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‘I made Wike governor through prayers,’ pastor Ibiyeomie claims in viral video

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A resurfaced sermon by David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has sparked widespread reactions online after the cleric claimed his prayers played a key role in Nyesom Wike becoming governor of Rivers State. In the video circulating on social media, Ibiyeomie recounted events surrounding the legal battle that followed the 2015 governorship election in Rivers […]

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Dangote Refinery suspends petrol loading amid price hike fears

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Operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have been halted after the facility suspended petrol loading until further notice, raising fresh concerns about a possible fuel price increase. Sources at the facility confirmed that tanker drivers already waiting to lift fuel were asked to vacate the premises as all loading activities were temporarily stopped. The sudden

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Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested

Ransome: Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested over Monarch’s kidnap, killing

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The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed that the Ebonyi APC spokesman arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area, Chief Francis Igwe, is Mr Simbad Ogbuatu. Governor Francis Nwifuru disclosed this on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late

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FULL LIST: Tinubu approves posting of 65 ambassadors-designate

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved postings for 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations, with 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors assigned to their respective duty posts. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this on Friday. The Senate had confirmed all 65 nominees

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Supercop Frank Mba retires as Deputy Inspector General after 34 years in service

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Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba has retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years in service. Mba, known to many Nigerians as a former Force Public Relations Officer, stepped down from his position as Deputy Inspector-General in charge of Training and Development at Force Headquarters. Mba, who most recently headed the Department of

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U.S.–Israel tensions: Nigerians in Iran Safe — Ambassador

U.S.–Israel tensions: Nigerians in Iran Safe — Ambassador

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Iran has assured that Nigerians in Iran safe despite the escalating U.S.–Israel tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria’s envoy said on Thursday in Abuja. At a news conference, Amb. Mahdavi Raja, Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, reiterated that since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, there have been no reports of

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Iran’s envoy rejects claims of attack on US embassy in Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, has firmly denied that Tehran targeted the US embassy in Riyadh earlier this week, following reports from Saudi officials that the diplomatic compound had been attacked with drones. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Enayati stressed that Iran’s envoy rejects claims linking Tehran to the incident, saying, “We confirmed

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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.

Dangote Refinery reaffirms commitment to national energy stability amid global market volatility

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is leading to a global scarcity of

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JUST IN: IGP Disu removes Hundeyin as Police PRO, six months after appointment

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The newly inaugurated Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The development comes six months after Hundeyin assumed the role. Reports indicate that the decision was finalised on Thursday morning, making it one of the early personnel

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Court acquits Abba Kyari in NDLEA asset declaration case after a Federal High Court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the 23-count charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Court acquits Abba Kyari, brothers in NDLEA asset declaration case

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted suspended police deputy commissioner Abba Kyari and his two brothers in a 23-count asset declaration case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Delivering judgment, James Omotosho said criminal allegations

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