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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦865

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol prices to ₦865 per litre, citing improved supply under the Naira-for-Crude policy, which mandates domestic crude sales in local currency. The NNPCL clarified that its agreement with Dangote remains active despite expired terms, with negotiations ongoing for a...

Akpabio Files Police Petition Against Senator Over Assassination Allegations

KEY POINTS Senate President Akpabio petitions IGP to investigate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly claiming he plotted her assassination, calling it "criminal defamation." The legal action follows a 2024 sexual harassment accusation by Akpoti-Uduaghan that led to her Senate suspension, highlighting an ongoing political feud. Security...

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦865

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol prices to ₦865 per litre, citing improved supply...

Akpabio Files Police Petition Against Senator Over Assassination Allegations

KEY POINTS Senate President Akpabio petitions IGP to investigate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly claiming...

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