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Dangote Group President and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that powerful interests in Nigeria’s oil sector are allegedly fighting aggressively to stop the construction of the $20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery, fearing the project will disrupt the country’s long-standing fuel import business. Dangote said the refinery had faced resistance for years from incumbents in the oil industry who …

Nigerian police have extradited suspected cyber fraudster, Samuel Ugberease, known by pseudonyms including “Putsammy,” “Putput,” and “Sammy,” to the United States to face charges for alleged involvement in online romance fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The suspect was extradited on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, after Nigerian authorities completed legal proceedings and coordinated security operations with law enforcement agencies in …

A combined photo of Sadiya Umar Farouq and the EFCC logo Nobody is above the law. Not the former ministers. Not just any public official. But even the law cannot become theater. When anti-corruption efforts begin to feel like a public spectacle, the hunt risks becoming a matter of humiliation, not justice. The recent “wanted” notice issued by the Economic …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Makinde declares 2027 presidential ambitions Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday declared his efforts to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).Read more 2. Presidency 2027: PRP, Kwankwaso camps clash over alleged demand for automatic tickets New controversy has emerged ahead …

Former Kwara United technical advisor Abdullahi Biffo has been appointed second assistant coach of the Nigeria national under-20 team, the Flying Eagles. The appointment was confirmed by the Communications Department of the Nigerian Football Federation following the announcement of the team’s new coaching staff. Biffo was selected by newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba along with Ortega Deniran …

The anti-corruption crusade of the People’s Voice Organisation, a member of the national anti-corruption coalition ICPC in Ogun State, has raised the alarm over what it described as the growing culture of political exploitation, manipulation and abuse of public trust in Nigeria. The group warned that the continued commercialization of politics and the erosion of democratic accountability pose serious threats …

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The academic council of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved the withdrawal of 229 students for poor academic performance. It also approved the results of the first semester exams for the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was given during the academic council meeting of the institute, held on May 12, 2026, under the chairmanship of the rector, Professor Salihu …

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