The planned implementation of 5 % surcharge on refined petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, starting January 1, 2026, is being opposed by stakeholders in the extractive sector and civil society organisations, CSOs. This came as Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, said the law, if enforced could cause its members to close businesses. Also, the African …
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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been confirmed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement on Thursday, said the outbreak has spread to Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province. The …
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Former US President Joe Biden recently underwent skin cancer surgery, his spokeswoman said. Biden had Mohs surgery, she told the BBC’s US partner CBS News, but did not immediately provide further details. The procedure is used to cut away skin until no evidence of cancer remains. The 82-year-old had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his …
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Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand. The company stated that despite previous warnings, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its logo on their trucks, often for personal gain or other undisclosed …
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The US and Russian presidents are now both singling out Europe as stasis envelops efforts to end the Ukraine war three weeks after their high-profile but low-impact summit in Alaska. Trump called on Europe to do more in a call with European leaders on Thursday — even though the only incremental diplomatic activity to do with the war is coming from US …
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Lagos warns of impending Lagoon collapse The Federal Government has issued a flood alert for 14 states, warning that 43 locations across the country may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between September 4 and September 8, 2025. The warning was issued, yesterday, by the Federal Ministry of the Environment, National Flood Early Warning Centre, and signed by …
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By Idahosa Musa Nine suspected cultists have been arrested in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State by the State’s Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers.” Coordinator of the Squad, Idemudia Noah, said the operation was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders after credible intelligence was …
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By Idahosa Musa Edo State Local Governments chapters of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), elections has turned bloody following reported gunshots and violence. The election which held simultaneously across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State on Wednesday, was said to been disrupted in some councils by armed thugs. It was gathered that delegates …
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President Bola Tinubu hinted that his administration would create a state police to effectively address the security challenges across the country. President Tinubu also directed the armed forces to deploy more advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets in Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. Tinubu gave the hint when he received a …
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the Tinubu administration has not weaponised anti-corruption agencies against the political opposition. Speaking at the opening of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Roundtable Engagement on Agenda Setting for the Strategic Integration of State Commissioners of Information in the Fight Against Corruption, held in …
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