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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t personally own or spend these. Viral stories like the “diamond bra” misrepresent facts, creating a distorted public perception. Trial highlights media bias, gendered narratives, and the difficulty of proving corrupt...
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BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.

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Nigeria’s Host Community Fund Rises to ₦373bn

Nigeria’s NUPRC says the host community fund has hit ₦373bn, financing hundreds of new projects under the Petroleum Industry Act framework.
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NNPC Raises Fuel Price to ₦955 per Litre

NNPC raises petrol price to ₦955 per litre amid rising global oil costs, FX pressure, and public backlash over inflation.
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Bilyaminu Bello’s Family Slams Tinubu’s Pardon for Maryam Sanda

Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemns Tinubu’s presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, saying it reopens painful wounds and dishonors justice.
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DSS Warns Nigerians Against Fraudster Impersonating Its Officers

The DSS warns Nigerians against a dismissed officer posing as its operative and defrauding citizens under false pretences.
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Dangote Cement Opens New Côte d’Ivoire Plant

Dangote Cement has launched a 3-million-tonne cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding its regional presence and supporting industrial growth
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FG Insists All ASUU Demands Met, Urges End to Strike

The Federal Government says it has met all ASUU demands and called on university lecturers to return to classrooms immediately
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Refiners Reject Local Crude in Deepening Supply Row

Refiners reject 11 million barrels of crude, raising tensions around domestic supply.
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NCAA Cracks Down on Airlines Over Delayed Refunds

The NCAA warns airlines to refund passengers within 14 days, reinforcing penalties for delayed payments and restoring accountability in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
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Drug-Resistant Infections Surge Globally, WHO Warns

WHO reports a surge in drug-resistant infections worldwide, urging immediate action to prevent a worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis.
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Prof. Ekwueme Leads Nigeria’s First UroLift Prostate Procedure

A Lagos hospital achieves a medical milestone with Nigeria’s first UroLift surgery, giving men new hope for safe, effective prostate treatment.
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Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.
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Governor Mbah, Diri Set to Dump PDP for APC

Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri are finalizing plans to join APC, heightening PDP turmoil and stirring fears of one-party dominance.
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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...
Business

BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.
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Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.
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Linkage Assurance Revenue Rises 24 Percent on Performance

Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.

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