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PENGASSAN pushes for 51% sale of state-owned refineries
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has renewed its call for the Federal Government to divest majority shares in the nation’s state-owned refineries, recommending a structure similar to the Nigeria LNG model where government retains a minority stake while core investors hold controlling equity. The National President of PENGASSAN and the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo,…
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Plateau United, Kano Pillars record emphatic wins on NPFL matchday 27
By Tosin Omojola – There were plenty of goals on matchday 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played across various centres over the weekend. Plateau United and Kano Pillars emerged as the biggest winners of the week, while Barau FC, Rangers International, Bayelsa United and Enyimba picked up points on the road. In Jos, former Shooting Stars handler…
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Tinubu’s NNPC order: A reform Nigeria cannot waste — by Tosin Adeoti
On February 19, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order mandating the direct remittance of key oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account. The directive removes the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s ability to retain the 30 percent Frontier Exploration Fund and the additional 30 percent management fee on profit oil and gas under production sharing arrangements. The…
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Bamigbetan joins Oshodi-Isolo II reps race, supports 100 students with JAMB forms
Kehinde Bamigbetan, a leading aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally declared his intention to contest in the forthcoming party primaries, affirming his loyalty to the party and commitment to grassroots development. Bamigbetan made the declaration in Ejigbo while presenting JAMB forms to 100…
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Opposition voices silenced, democracy at risk — Atiku speaks on FCT elections
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the low voter turnout in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, describing it as a sign that Nigeria’s democracy is under strain. In a statement released Sunday from his Abuja office, Abubakar accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of creating an environment “poisoned by intolerance, intimidation, and the systematic weakening of…
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Trump curious why Iran has not “capitulated”, US envoy Witkoff says
US President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not yet “capitulated” in the face of Washington’s military build-up in the Middle East, the US president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said. Witkoff told Fox News on Saturday that Trump was “curious” about Iran’s position after he had warned of a limited military strike if a deal was not reached…
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Aiyedatiwa commissions NDDC road, flags off 8.5km dual carriageway in Ilaje
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday intensified his administration’s infrastructure drive in the riverine communities with the commissioning of a six-kilometre NDDC Road in Igbokoda and the flag-off of an 8.5-kilometre dual carriageway from College Road through Okoga Junction to Irewole Roundabout in Ilaje Local Government Area. Describing the NDDC Road commissioning as a historic milestone, Aiyedatiwa said…
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Iwobi shines in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Sunderland
Fulham F.C. secured a comfortable 3-1 away victory over Sunderland A.F.C. on Sunday, with Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivering a standout performance. Fulham took the lead through Raul Jimenez after being set up by Iwobi, who dictated the tempo in midfield and consistently troubled the hosts’ defence. Jiménez doubled the advantage to put the visitors firmly in control before…
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Kwara businessman Araba Femi hails APC victory in FCT Area Council elections
Kwara businessman and Chairman of FlowFM 92.7 and Stefolga Group, Araba Femi Sanni, has hailed the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, Sanni congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the party’s success at the polls, describing the outcome…
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Arsenal restore five-point table lead with 4-1 win over Tottenham
Arsenal delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League North London derby on Sunday, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a brilliant volley in the 32nd minute, only for Spurs to level two minutes later through Randal Kolo Muani. Viktor Gyokeres struck twice in the second…
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