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Obasanjo says NNPC refineries will never work again

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted Nigeria's three NNPC refineries will never work, citing past rejection by Shell and pressure that scuttled the Dangote sale.

Nigerian airlines plan Thursday shutdown as Jet A1 prices triple

Nigerian airlines may ground flights Thursday over a 300 percent surge in Jet A1 fuel prices, pushing operating costs past breaking point.

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Jonathan Rejects Guinea-Bissau Coup Claim, Demands Results

Goodluck Jonathan has cast doubt on the reported coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling it a ceremonial intervention and urging regional bodies to publish the true election results.

Wase Warns Lawmakers About Criminal Infiltration

Lawmakers raised concerns after Idris Wase revealed cases of criminals infiltrating Nigeria’s security agencies through compromised recruitment processes.

Falode Calls For Single Seven-Year Term

Falode renews calls for Nigeria to adopt a single seven-year term, arguing it would cut political waste and strengthen long-term governance

Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

UNIMAID Graduates Over 20,000 Students

UNIMAID celebrates a major graduation milestone as more than 20,000 students complete academic programs supported by significant federal and state interventions

US Vows Deeper Security Support To Nigeria

Nigeria and the US are moving toward deeper security cooperation, outlining new defence, intelligence and training commitments as Abuja pushes for faster support.

Police Seal PDP National Headquarters Amid Leadership Rift

Police sealed the PDP headquarters in Abuja, blocking access and heightening tensions as the party’s leadership crisis escalates.

U.S. Lawmaker Condemns Kebbi School Abductions

A U.S. lawmaker’s reaction to the Kebbi school abductions sparks debate as Nigerian officials correct details and push for stronger security measures

Makarfi Quits PDP Board Post Over Zoning Concerns

Ahmed Makarfi steps down from the PDP BoT, insisting the party uphold its zoning balance after Turaki’s emergence as chairman.

South Africa Probes Mysterious Flights Carrying Palestinians

South Africa investigates unexpected Palestinian arrivals after officials raise concerns about a coordinated effort to remove civilians from Gaza and the West Bank.

George Faults Lamido Over PDP Nomination Rift

Bode George faults Sule Lamido over the PDP nomination dispute, saying the legal fight stemmed from a misunderstanding of the convention rules

PDP Presses Ahead With Ibadan Convention Despite Court Disputes

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Obasanjo says NNPC refineries will never work again

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted Nigeria's three NNPC refineries will never work, citing past rejection by Shell and pressure that scuttled the Dangote sale.

Nigerian airlines plan Thursday shutdown as Jet A1 prices triple

Nigerian airlines may ground flights Thursday over a 300 percent surge in Jet A1 fuel prices, pushing operating costs past breaking point.

Nigerian investors gain N5.5 trillion as banks, industrial stocks rally

KEY POINTS Nigerian stock investors gained 5.5 trillion naira last week as the All-Share...

Elumelu’s UBA assets cross N33 trillion, sustain growth into Q1 2026

United Bank for Africa's total assets have crossed 33 trillion naira as Tony Elumelu's pan-African lender sustained earnings momentum into the first quarter of 2026.