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BATTLE FOR KEBBI GOVERNMENT HOUSE

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DAHIRU HASSAN KERA urges the people to use their good judgment There’s an African caution, perhaps even a prayer point, that says: may what happened before never happen again. For Kebbi State, this prayer has suddenly become a very urgent one against what appears to be a determined attempt to repeat on our state what was done to Nigeria. GeographicReference On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties worth over ₦220 billion linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who is also seeking to become the next governor of Kebbi State. Among the forfeited assets are Rayhaan University in Kebbi State, including its Permanent Site, Temporary...

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Oluwafemiayo, Ezuruike, Others Set to Win Team Nigeria’s First Medals Today in Glasgow

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Duro Ikhazuagbe in Glasgow Team Nigeria will begin medals chase this morning inside the SEC Armadillo Hall of the Hydro Stadium here in Glasgow, Scotland with six of our para-powerlifters in actions for medals in the first competition day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. GeographicReference Expectedly, two-time Paralympic champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, will lead the medals chase when competes in the heavyweight category. Oluwafemiayo set a world record of 155kg in Birmingham four years ago, which she extended to 168kg a year after winning gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Speaking ahead of the one-day para powerlifting event yesterday, she admitted that heavy training is key to her success. “I feel good – there’s no champion forever, bu...

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ARDA Honours Obasanjo with 20th Anniversary Special Recognition Award

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Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African leaders to develop a new financing architecture that enables the continent to mobilise its own resources, attract investment and drive sustainable development, saying Africa can no longer rely primarily on foreign aid. Obasanjo made the call while receiving the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) 20th Anniversary Special Recognition Award at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Receiving the honour, the former president expressed appreciation to ARDA for the recognition and reaffirmed his confidence in Africa’s ability to shape its own future. “The future of Africa lies in Africa itself. We must build a new financial architecture that enables the continent to mobilise reso...

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Germany, Nigeria To Stregthen Cultural Partnership With Film Week In 4 Cities

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The inaugural Germany-Nigeria Film Week 2026 has been slated for October 1–10, 2026 across Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover. The upcoming event marks a major step in cultural diplomacy and cinematic collaboration between the two countries. In a press release by the Directors Guild of Nigeria public relations officer, Emmanuel Eyaba, the 10-day event is being organised by Germany’s SONNENKIND Film e.V. and Nigeria’s Pan-African Film Development Foundation. It aims to deepen ties between both film industries, unlock investment opportunities, encourage co-productions and showcase Nigerian cinema alongside Germany’s renowned production infrastructure. Eyaba said the festival will gather filmmakers, directors, producers, studio executives, government officials, cultural ambassad...

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NERC’s Mini-grid Reforms Unlock 48 Interconnected Sites Across 19 States — REA

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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has said that Nigeria’s new mini-grid framework by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has moved the country’s off-grid power sector from small-scale pilots to a more ambitious, utility-style market, with 48 interconnected mini-grid sites now under construction across 19 states. The managing director of the agency, Abba Aliyu, said the projects are being delivered under a programme tagged ‘ ‘Interconnected Mini-Grid (IMG) regulatory framework’ which he described as proof that regulatory reforms can translate into real infrastructure, jobs and access for underserved communities. Speaking during a benchmarking visit by Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA) to the REA, in Abuja on Thursday, Aliyu said the interconnected ...

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MTN Strengthens Partnership with North West Government to Advance Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth

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MTN South Africa's Executive Committee, led by Deputy CEO Yolanda Cuba, yesterday met with the Premier of the North West Province, Honourable Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, and members of the Provincial Executive as part of the company's multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement programme aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships, engaging on matters of mutual interest, and gaining a deeper understanding of the needs of communities and customers across the province. The engagement forms part of MTN South Africa's ongoing commitment to building strong relationships with government and other key stakeholders to accelerate digital inclusion, expand connectivity and contribute to South Africa's socio-economic development.The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss areas of ...

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Insurance Key To Solving Nigeria’s Housing Challenge – Heirs General MD

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The managing director and chief executive officer of Heirs General Insurance, Wole Fayemi, has said insurance remains a critical component of addressing Nigeria’s housing challenge, stressing that efforts to bridge the country’s housing deficit will achieve lasting impact only if homes and investments are adequately protected. Speaking at the 12th Africa International Housing Show 2026 during a panel session on advancing affordable housing and strengthening collaboration across the housing value chain, Fayemi urged policymakers, developers, financiers and homeowners to place risk protection at the heart of the nation’s housing agenda. According to him, while increasing the supply of houses is important, sustainable housing development requires equal attention to safeguarding the buil...

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Dangote Suspends Petrol Sale In Dollar As Nigeria’s Enhances Imports

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In a proactive gesture to minimize petroleum price shock in the domestic market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol in naira, providing a measure of relief to marketers and consumers. The Gantry price is fixed at N1,215/ litre. Following a week of economic uncertainty owing to Dangote’s decision to load fuel in dollars, the refinery has fixed its new ex-depot (gantry) price to Naira, albeit at a higher cost. The new price was revised to N1,215 per litre, representing an increase of N140 per litre, or 13.02 per cent, from the previous price of N1,075 per litre. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira, providing a measure of relief to marketers and consumers,” a sta...

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China Inspired Nigeria’s Local Content Creation- Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed his sense of fulfilment at the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, and the many benefits that have accrued to Nigeria at the national and community levels since the emergence of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), that has over time assumed the critical role of business enabler. He recalled the enthusiasm and promptness with which he signed the NOGICD Bill into law in April 2010, stating that the inspiration came from a visit to China as head of a trade delegation to that country during his days as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State (December 2005-May 2007). “Almost everything used in the Chinese oil industry...

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TikTok Steps Up Safety Drive, Deletes 4.8m Nigerian Videos in Q1

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Nigeria, one of TikTok’s quickest-growing African markets, saw 4.8 million user videos taken down in Q1 2026 amid the platform’s intensified push to curb misinformation, harmful material, and policy infractions The latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report showed that Nigeria recorded one of the highest volumes of content removals on the platform during the period under review, reflecting the rapid growth in content creation and TikTok’s increased investment in automated moderation systems. According to the report, the majority of the offending videos were detected before they were reported by users, with most removed within 24 hours of being uploaded, underscoring the company’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence to identify harmful content at scale. TikTok said the ...