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Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Licences as PIA Enforcement Begins.

Abuja — Nigeria has suspended the issuance of petrol import licences for a second consecutive month as regulators begin enforcing provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act that restrict fuel imports to situations where domestic supply is insufficient. The move signals a shift in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum policy, as authorities increasingly prioritise local refining capacity to […]

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Dangote Refinery Assures Fuel Supply Stability Amid Global Oil Market Volatility

Lagos — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it will continue to meet Nigeria’s fuel demand despite growing disruptions in global energy markets, assuring consumers of stable domestic supply. Speaking during a media chat, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer David Bird said the refinery’s local production capacity is helping shield Nigeria from supply shocks affecting

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OPEC members Slash Oil Output as Global Supply Tightens

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Riyadh — Several leading oil-producing countries in the Middle East have reportedly implemented significant production cuts, a move that could further tighten global crude supply and heighten volatility in international energy markets. According to a report by Bloomberg News, Saudi Arabia has reduced its oil output by between 2 million and 2.5 million barrels per

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The Unfinished War: Why the US–Iran–Israel Triangle Remains the World’s Most Dangerous Standoff

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The flags may not have changed, but the battlefield has. What began decades ago as a Cold War-era proxy contest has metastasized into a three-way standoff with nuclear undertones, regional proxies, and an increasingly fragile international order unable—or unwilling—to contain it. The hostility between the United States, Israel, and Iran is no longer a regional

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Impeachment Looms in Kano as Assembly Accuses Deputy Governor Gwarzo of ₦1.6bn Misconduct

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Kano, Nigeria The Kano State House of Assembly has started the official process that could lead to the removal of the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from office. Lawmakers in the Assembly say the deputy governor has questions to answer over allegations of serious misconduct, abuse of office, and misuse of public

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Abba Kyari Walks Free in Asset Declaration Trial

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Abuja, Nigeria A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and his two brothers after a long-running court case brought against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over allegations that they did not properly declare their assets. In simple terms, the court said the anti-drug

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Super Eagles Grounded: Nigeria Out of 2026 World Cup Race

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Nigeria will not be going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That reality became official after FIFA confirmed the final list of countries that will compete in this month’s inter-confederation play-off tournament — and DR Congo national football team was named as Africa’s representative. With that announcement, Nigeria’s last hope of sneaking back into the

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New Era for Nigeria Police? Disu Sworn In, Pledges Accountability Drive

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Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday officially swore in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP), putting him in charge of the Nigeria Police Force at a time when many Nigerians are still questioning how the police operate. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House

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Middle East on Edge: Israel, US and Iran in Fragile Stand-Off — Why Nigeria Should Care

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By International Desk Tension is rising again in the Middle East, with Israel, the United States and Iran at the centre of a fast-changing security situation. As of the most reliable international reports available, there is no officially declared full war between the three countries. But there have been military actions, strong warnings from leaders,

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Small Bottles, Big Problem: Govt Hits Hard on Underage Drinking

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Abuja The Federal Government has taken a serious step to fight alcohol abuse among kids and teenagers, launching a nationwide campaign led by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The move comes as more young Nigerians are getting easy access to cheap alcoholic drinks,

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