January 27, 2026
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Change in Fuel Distribution: Dangote Stops Direct Collection by Unregistered Marketers

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced the suspension of self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its Lagos facility. The directive, which took effect on Thursday, September 18, 2025, means that only registered marketers under the company’s Free Delivery Scheme will be able to access its products. In a memo from the Group

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Politics

Rivers State Returns to Democratic Rule as Fubara, Assembly Resumes Duties

The Rivers State House of Assembly has resumed plenary sittings following the end of a six-month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu for the state. The emergency rule, declared on March 18, 2025, suspended both the executive and legislative arms of government after months of political turmoil between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the

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Politics

Rivers State Emergency Ends: Governor Fubara Returns to Office September 18

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, paving the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to return to office from Thursday, September 18, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement

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News

Exam Malpractice Drops by Over 60% in 2025 SSCE, Says NECO

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), recording a 60.26 per cent pass rate for candidates who obtained at least five credits including Mathematics and English. The Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the release at a press conference in Minna, Niger State,

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Politics

Only Senate can decide Natasha’s resumption — National Assembly Clerk clarifies

The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified its role amid renewed controversy over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating it lacks the power to overturn or reinterpret resolutions made by the Senate. In a statement issued on Monday, Bullah Bi-Allah, Director of Information for the National Assembly, explained that the

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Politics

Rivers APC Intensifies Push for Fubara Ahead of Return to Office

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly urged suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the APC ahead of his planned reinstatement and the formal lifting of emergency rule in the state. On Tuesday, during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief,

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News

Abuja Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike After Warning Action Fails

Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have embarked on an indefinite strike after their one-week warning strike failed to yield any meaningful response from the government. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, was declared after an emergency general meeting held on Sunday, where members expressed disappointment

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Editorial

Building Beyond You Conference 2025: Raising Leaders Who Build Beyond Themselves

Visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder Tara Fela-Durotoye is set to host the maiden edition of the Building Beyond You Conference 2025 on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed ‘Building Beyond You’, the conference is designed to inspire, equip, and challenge Africa’s next generation of leaders to build legacies that extend far

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News

NSIB Report: Air Peace Crew Tested Positive for Alcohol, Airline Responds

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that members of the flight crew of an Air Peace aircraft tested positive for alcohol and drugs after a runway excursion in Port Harcourt. The preliminary report, released on Friday, linked the findings to the incident that occurred on July 13, 2025. The aircraft, a Boeing 737,

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News

₦5.6tn Debt: Gas Cuts Threaten Nigeria’s Electricity Supply

Nigeria’s power sector is facing a fresh crisis as gas producers begin cutting supplies to power plants over an outstanding ₦5.6 trillion debt owed to generation companies (GenCos). The development has heightened fears of nationwide blackouts and further instability of the national grid. Dr. Joy Ogaji, Managing Director of the Association of Power Generation Companies

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