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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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Appeal Court Slams Professor for Rigging Election for Akpabio

Appeal Court slams professor jailed for rigging election, says academic rank not meant for fools.
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Rivers Sole Administrator, Others to Defend N1.48trn Budget

Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for 2025 will be defended by the state’s Sole Administrator and senior officials before a joint committee of the National Assembly, after the declaration of emergency rule.
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PDP Governors Vow to Resist Federal Intimidation, Stay United

PDP governors reject federal intimidation, affirm unity, and recommit to democratic governance at the party’s 99th NEC meeting in Abuja.
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Labour Party Declares Full Support for Peter Obi in Coalition Talks

Labour Party confirms Peter Obi coalition support, dismisses Abure’s opposition as illegitimate and contrary to party principles.
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PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.
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Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.
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Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Political Coalition Meeting

Tensions erupted at a political coalition meeting in Abuja as Jigawa delegates disrupted proceedings over imposed representation.
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Wike Breaks Ranks With PDP Over Broken Party Agreements

Wike pulls out of all PDP agreements, blames key leaders for party instability.
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When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...
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Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.
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INEC Adopts AI to Strengthen Election Planning and Voter Services

A new AI Division within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was introduced recently to help improve election planning, logistics and credibility, a big sign of modernizing Nigeria’s election processes.
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Gov. Eno Tells Appointees: Join APC or Step Down

Gov Eno defects to APC, urges appointees to follow or resign amid political shift in Akwa Ibom.
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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...
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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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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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