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The Abuja-based Federal High Court, in a groundbreaking ruling, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold Nigerian state governors, their deputies and others accountable for alleged electoral violence, bribery, vote-buying and conspiracy during the chaotic 2023 general elections. For the first time, the court ordered the KPU to ensure “the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate …

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 …

In a bid to meet the demand for foreign exchange transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to qualified bureaux exchange (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,450|$1. Eligible BDCs will be allowed to purchase up to $20,000 but must sell it to eligible end-users at a margin of no more than …

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, …

Nigeria’s fight against electoral corruption is facing a worrying trend, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Their latest report, “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and trends in the third survey on corruption experienced by the population,” reveals an increase in vote buying during the 2023 general elections. The survey found that 22% of voters faced attempts to influence their …

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 President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Charles Oputa alias Charly Boy, has urged controversial pastor, Chukwumeka Cyril alias Odumeje to use his power to save Nigeria. He made the call after Odumeje slammed billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote for not “heeding his prophecy” regarding his oil refinery in the Ibeju-Lekki area of ​​Lagos, which caught fire about …

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen killed 18 people in Mbache District, Katsina-Ala local government area, Benue State on Friday. The chairman of the caretaker committee in Katsina-Ala LGA, Mr. Justine Shaku, told reporters on Saturday that a man and his two children were also abducted during the attack. Shaku said he received an emergency call at 11 p.m. Friday, saying …