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•Says more women should be supported to contribute to Nigeria’s progress The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has described late Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo as an exemplary personage. The nonagenarian stated this in a statement to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing into glory of the Awolowo matriarch, according to a …

As the Dangote refinery launched its direct fuel distribution scheme, bulk fuel consumers and filling stations are dumping their middlemen suppliers for Dangote’s free delivery. The President of the National Association of Road Transport Owners, Yusuf Othman, stated this during a live programme on TVC News. Othman, who condemned the free delivery of fuel to filling stations, telecom companies, and …

Through the exercise, some individuals and groups hope for a concrete roadmap to improve security in the country. Today, the House of Representatives commences a public hearing into the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria. The hearing to be conducted by the House Committee on Constitution Review will provide Nigerians with the opportunity to provide input into the State …

As the 2027 general election approaches, the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and African Democratic Congress have outlined key expectations for the incoming chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, emphasising credibility, neutrality, and commitment to democratic principles. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, the APC urged the incoming INEC chairman to guarantee a fair and equal opportunity …

Mr Otedola advises DAPPMAN members to focus on owning and scaling retail outlets, rather than holding on to tanks built for a fuel import economy that no longer serves the country. Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and chairman of Geregu Power Plc, has expressed strong support for Aliko Dangote, founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, in his dispute with the …

Nigeria’s education ministry tells PREMIUM TIMES its website was hacked to place the Alabuga advert on it.  Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting hundreds of young African women, aged 18–22, to manufacture drones in a military-industrial compound 1,000 km east of Moscow called Alabuga. The reports also said that the recruits—from …

•More vessels deliver crude oil, load refined products — Consultant The development was attributed to the impact of the 650,000 barrels per day, bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which imported crude oil from many nations, including the United States, Brazil, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. However, Financial Vanguard’s quarterly analysis revealed a mixed picture, indicating that in Q1’25, crude imports stood at …

The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening around 7 pm, resulted in the death of a police officer who was guarding the house, SaharaReporters learned. Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked the residence of Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Frank Mbah, in Ezimo Community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.  The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening …

US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise Kirk’s political legacy after he …

Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims several US citizens were among the dead are now being disputed. Israel’s military said it had “struck and eliminated” a Hezbollah operator in the southern town of Bint Jbeil, but acknowledged that “several uninvolved civilians” were also killed in the …