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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply jumped by 64 percent. Total petrol supply averaged 74.2 million litres daily, up from November levels. Daily petrol consumption rose to a record 63.7 million litres, the highest in 2025. Nigeria...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.

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AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.
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US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

US lawmakers plan sanctions on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian persecution, as Nigeria opens talks to ease tension.
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Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Judeo-Christian Killings in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu writes Donald Trump alleging Judeo-Christian genocide in Nigeria, heightening diplomatic scrutiny of insecurity and state response.
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United Airlines Clarifies Shutdown Impact on Lagos Route

United Airlines explains the shutdown impact on Lagos flights, assuring passengers that operations remain stable despite US federal staffing delays affecting aviation systems.
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Nigeria’s Oil Output Set to Rise, Regulator Says

Nigeria’s petroleum regulator projects a rise in crude output, citing improved security, revived investments and clearer upstream regulations.
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Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Imam’s Killing

Kwara police arrest four suspects after a mob attack killed the Sokunkpan village Chief Imam, with investigations expanding to track remaining attackers
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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.
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Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.
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31 U.S. Congress Members Commend Trump for Nigeria’s CPC Tag

U.S. lawmakers praise Trump for reinstating Nigeria’s CPC tag, citing protection of Christians and global defense of religious freedom.
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Osinbajo Calls for Social Justice at Core of Africa’s Development

Osinbajo calls for a people-first approach to Africa’s growth, saying true progress begins when social justice drives development.
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China Rejects Trump’s Military Threat Against Nigeria

China rejects Trump’s military threat to Nigeria, condemning U.S. interference as Nigeria and ECOWAS unite to dismiss genocide claims.
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IHVN Reports 95 Percent HIV Testing Among Pregnant Women

IHVN reports over 95 percetn HIV testing acceptance in Rivers, citing community engagement and expanded PMTCT services as key to eliminating infant HIV.
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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...
Politics

Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger in Northeast Nigeria, WFP Says

WFP warns that aid cuts in northeast Nigeria are deepening hunger as funding shortfalls force sharp reductions in food and nutrition assistance across the region.
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Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

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