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NNPC refineries may never work again – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed skepticism about the functionality of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, despite over $18 billion reportedly spent on their rehabilitation. Speaking during a visit by Global CEO Africa to the Dangote Refinery, he revealed that he initially bought the refineries with other investors in 2007, but the deal was reversed by the late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s administration. Dangote said the refineries were producing 22% of PMS at the time but have remained non-functional since being returned to government control. He likened ongoing rehabilitation efforts to trying to…
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2027: Power should remain in the South – Art and Culture Minister, Hannatu says
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has stated that the presidency should remain in southern Nigeria in the next election cycle to promote fairness and regional balance. Referencing Nigeria’s informal power rotation agreement between the North and South, Musawa noted that President Bola Tinubu from the South-West succeeded former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North-West. Amid ongoing discussions about the 2027 presidency, particularly with the emergence of a new opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Musawa emphasized that, in the spirit of equity, leadership should stay in the South. “So, it is understandable that after…
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I am fully committed to ADC – Senator Ireti Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed her full support for the coalition of opposition leaders. Speaking after a meeting with the 37 party chairmen in Abuja, she affirmed her strong commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the newly adopted platform for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, Senator Kingibe noted that while she is aligned with the ADC, she has not yet formally collected her membership card. “As a senator, I am fully committed to ADC. However, as the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, I don’t expect you…
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Nnamdi Kanu murdered over 50 soldiers, 24 policemen, ordered burning down of Lagos – Omokri alleges
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide and social media commentator, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of ordering the killings of over 50 soldiers, 24 policemen, and numerous civilians in the Southeast. Speaking on Channels TV, Omokri dismissed former Anambra governor Peter Obi’s claim that Kanu’s ongoing trial “doesn’t make sense.” He said he possesses video evidence of Kanu instructing his followers to commit the killings and allegedly calling for Lagos State to be set ablaze. Omokri defended the government’s decision to prosecute Kanu and criticized Obi for not openly condemning IPOB and the…
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Ganduje appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been named Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The appointment was announced during the official inauguration of the newly constituted FAAN board members in Abuja. This development comes shortly after Ganduje stepped down as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing pressing personal reasons. Following his resignation, Ali Bukar Dalori was appointed as the new APC National Chairman.
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Atiku may not have been destined to become Nigeria’s President — Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has cast serious doubt on the political future of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting it may never have been his destiny to become Nigeria’s president. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku’s 2023 campaign, said Atiku had his best chance in 2023 and is unlikely to get another opportunity of that magnitude. There is my former principal who believes that he is going to win, “In all honesty, I have expressed my opinion that it may never have been destined by God for him to be a president in…
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Nobody likes Wike and Local Government elections will show it – Ireti Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that residents are prepared to challenge FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for early next year. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Kingibe criticized Wike for failing to understand or address the needs of the people. She added that the elections will serve as a clear expression of the unity and dissatisfaction of FCT indigenes toward the minister. ”Local government elections is coming early next year. That is when the people of the FCT show Ministers, we like you or we do…
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We are fighting poverty, We have no business dabbling in anything that has to do with nuclear weapons – Vice President, Shetimma
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to a total ban on nuclear testing. Speaking on Monday, July 7, during a courtesy visit from Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that Africa should focus on tackling urgent challenges like poverty and climate change, rather than engaging in nuclear-related negotiations. “The outcome of any nuclear conflict is never a win-win situation; it is always the opposite. We are fighting poverty; we are fighting a war against the relationship between the economy and ecology in sub-Saharan Africa. We…
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Nigerian woman criticises Umuada for ‘collecting tea and bread during the burial of 26-year-old lady’
A Nigerian woman, Nenye Uzowulu, has called out the Umuada women’s group for allegedly showing a lack of empathy during the funeral of 26-year-old Nweke Chidera Jennifer on July 5, 2025. In a social media post, Nenye criticized the women for sitting and drinking tea during the burial of the young, unmarried woman, describing their behaviour as insensitive. See her post below;
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It’s strange how when you reject men, they start calling you old simply because you are in your 30s – Photographer, Fati Abubakar
Nigerian photographer Fati Abubakar has spoken out about being age-shamed by men after turning down their romantic advances. In a post, she emphasized that aging is a natural and beautiful part of life, adding that everyone will eventually grow older. Fati also pointed out that wealth alone does not qualify someone to be a good life partner, urging men to understand that character matters more than riches. “It’s strange how when you reject men, they start calling old simply because you are in your 30s. They are consistently hurling insults and bitterness. I don’t understand the age shaming,” she wrote…
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What has Wike ever done in his life? If he practiced the law he studied he would have been a charge and bail lawyer – Dele Momodu slams FCT minister
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a former presidential candidate, has taken a fresh swipe at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, questioning his credentials and legacy in both public service and private enterprise. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, July 7, Momodu dismissed Wike’s professional background and contribution to national development, claiming the former Rivers State governor lacks any significant track record outside of politics. “What has Wike ever done in his life?” Momodu asked rhetorically. “If he practiced the law he studied, he would have been a charge and bail lawyer.” He contrasted…
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I got married late because I had no money and I was not confident – Actor, Afeez Oyetoro (Saka)
Popular Nigerian actor, Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has opened up about why he got married later in life. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Saka revealed that he tied the knot at the age of 40. Reflecting on his personal journey and career, the actor—who also serves as a theatre arts lecturer at Lagos State University of Education—explained that his focus on building a solid foundation delayed his decision to marry. He eventually met his wife, Olaide Oyetoro, and they got married in 2003. The couple is blessed with three children. While attributing his marital…
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