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In a surprise announcement on Saturday, President Joe Biden declared his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, citing the best interests of his party and the country. Biden, who has previously stated his intention to run for re-election, stressed that stepping down would allow him to focus fully on his duties as president for the remainder of his term. …

Former presidential candidate and political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following allegations that he (Utomi) was one of the organizers of nationwide protests planned to begin on August 1. Onanuga, in a statement posted on X on Saturday, alleged that Utomi, Peter Obi and their supporters …

Aliko Dangote, owner of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has refuted claims by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) about the quality of petroleum products from the refinery and allegations of attempts to monopolise the industry. He spoke during a tour of the Dangote Oil Refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser Limited complex located at the Lekki Free Trade …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. I’m not in APC, but appreciate Tinubu’s bold reforms —Okupe Former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said on Saturday that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but appreciates the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. …

In a damning ruling, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) has declared the quality of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery, as well as those from other refineries such as Watersmith, Aradel, as inferior to imported products. This comes even as the agency revealed that the 650,000 barrels per day refinery has not been granted an operational …

Investors in the Nigerian stock market enjoyed a rally on the NGX floor after making a gain of N320.84 billion in the just-ended trading week. The exchange recorded profits on four of the five trading days and losses on only one trading day. Market capitalization rose by N320.84 billion to N56.93 trillion from N56.44 trillion in the previous week. Similarly, …

Ojoku Grammar School in Oyun Local Government, Kwara State, was once renowned for its high quality education and abundant facilities since its establishment in 1974. The school used to attract many parents to enroll their children. However, all its excellent qualities have been lost due to neglect and lack of funding over the years. The entrance arch resembles a barren …

Former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said on Saturday that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but appreciates the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, stated this on his X account while reacting to criticism over his support for the president. The …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. I did not betray Peter Obi, he betrayed Atiku —Okupe Former Director-General of President Obi-Datti’s 2023 presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, has responded to allegations by Peter Obi’s supporters known as Obidients, that he betrayed his principles before and after the election. Read more 2. ‘You have become a …

Nigeria’s equity market ended the week with a gain of N20 billion for investors on Friday. This follows the increase in stock prices such as SOVRENINS, CUSTODIAN, and NAHCO among others on the trading floor today. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization increased to N56.92 trillion from N56.90 trillion posted by the exchange on Thursday. …