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Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. Atiku responds to demands for bribes, saying Obasanjo is still bitter over his defeat in court Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that he bribed the late Rt. Dear. Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach …

Nigerians may face tougher times, as higher fuel prices will soon lead to an increase in transport fares, although transport operators in some areas of the country are already implementing fare increases. It is estimated that the increase in transport rates will likely affect the prices of other goods and services, as is usually the case. The new pricing regime …

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that he bribed the late Rt. Dear. Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach him because he was politically motivated. Atiku claims that Obasanjo has continually antagonized him over his (Atiku) opposition to the former President’s third term agenda, and how …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has completed a private equity placement, raising fresh capital of around $2.5 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying that the transaction is the largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement in Africa. the fundraising marks an important milestone in its history and reflects investors’ strong confidence in its …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. The court handed down life sentences to three convicts in the Oyo school kidnapping case A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in connection with the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State.Read more 2. Tinubu expands …

Fresh pressure emerged in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira after a week-long suspension. The company however increased the ex-depo price by N140 to N1,215 per litre, a move that is expected to trigger other adjustments in petrol pump prices across the country. The increase is …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in connection with the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. Judge Salim Ibrahim delivered the verdict, ordering life sentences starting from the date of arrest of the three convicts. The sentences follow those handed down to the defendants in connection …

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major restructuring of the Nigerian Army with the creation of four additional divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 new personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security and defense capabilities. The agreement increases the Army’s operational divisions from eight to 12, a move the Presidency says will increase military efficiency, decentralize the …

The United Nations (UN) has warned that terrorist groups in northern Nigeria, across West Africa and the Sahel region are increasingly sophisticated, and adopting the use of modern technology in their criminal operations. Leonardo Simão, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. Senate takes action against CBN, NNPCL, 40 MDAs for alleged revenue remittance violations The Senate has initiated action to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and about 40 other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to appear before the Finance Committee over alleged …