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It’s Time to Release Osun LG Allocations 0

August 31, 2026

Calls have intensified on the Federal Government to release the withheld statutory allocations belonging to the 30 local government areas in Osun State, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the recently concluded governorship election. The allocations, which have reportedly accumulated to more than ₦250 billion, have been withheld since the February 2025 local government elections

Fuel Subsidy Is The Biggest Scam – Donald Duke 0

NEWS, SLIDE

August 30, 2026

Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has described fuel subsidy as one of the biggest scams perpetrated in Nigeria, arguing that the country should be able to sell petrol at significantly lower prices because of its crude oil resources. Duke made the assertion in a recent interview

Why Tinubu Embarked On Three Weeks Annual Leave 0

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August 30, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria for a three-week vacation in Europe as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu left Abuja on Sunday for the break, with Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, describing the vacation as an opportunity for the President to rest, regain strength and

President Tinubu Embarks On Three Weeks Annual Leave 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 30, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today for Europe, where he will spend three weeks on his annual vacation. The development was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Nigerian Army Raises Alarm Over Attempted Breach Of Official X Account According to
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Panic As Heavy Gunshots Rock Presidential Palace, Airport 0
- NEWS, SECURITY & CRIME
- August 29, 2026
Heavy gunfire has been reported across Niamey, Niger, after members of the armed forces allegedly attempted to enter the presidential palace, with the presidential guard moving to repel the insurgents. Nigeria’s Oil Sector Gains Momentum As Rig Count Rises, $21bn Bonga Project Advances Security sources told AFP that intense shooting was heard in several parts
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Nigeria’s Oil Sector Gains Momentum As Rig Count Rises, $21bn Bonga Project Advances 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 29, 2026
Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector is witnessing renewed investment activity, with the country’s rig count rising to 73 in March 2026 and progress recorded on the major Bonga South-West/Aparo deepwater project. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that Nigeria recorded 73 rigs in March, up from 72 in both January and February.
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