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Dangote offers to build East Africa a refinery matching his Lagos plant

Aliko Dangote has offered to build a refinery in Tanzania matching his 650,000-barrel-per-day Lagos plant, with Kenya and Uganda already in talks on the project.

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual-mode system

The APC has shifted its presidential primary to May 23 and adopted a dual-mode primary system, with nomination forms open to every aspirant.

INEC Declines to State Position as Senate Reverses Stance on Real-Time Election Result Transmission

KEY POINTS INEC declined to comment on the electoral amendment controversy until lawmakers complete...

Senate Seeks Nationwide Emergency Response Framework After Abuja Singer’s Snakebite Death

KEY POINTS Senate urges FCTA and states to create coordinated emergency referral and response...

Vigilantes Block Bandits at Kiri High School as Two People Die in Clash

Vigilantes stopped a bandit raid on Kiri High School. Two people died in the clash as Kebbi and Niger abductions fueled national security concerns.

APC Governors Can’t Intervene In El-Rufai’s Ministerial Rejection

Governor Sule states PGF has no role in El-Rufai’s ministerial nomination rejection, highlighting party unity and procedural independence.

Rowdy Session in Senate Over Tax Reform Bill

The Senate erupts in chaos over the controversial Tax Reform Bill, highlighting deep divisions among lawmakers.

2025 Budget May Be Before Senate This Week – Tinubu

Senate committees are reviewing fiscal plans this week, with President Tinubu potentially presenting the 2025 budget.

Mali, Burkina Faso Terrorists Now Active In Northwest Niger State

The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.

Nigerian Senate Presses Tinubu for Action on Worsening Banditry

Nigeria's Senate is urging President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to address the escalating banditry crisis in the country's northwest region. Senators expressed deep concern over the continued violence, which has resulted in numerous deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of entire communities.

Nigerian Senators Clash Over Bill to Ban Open Grazing

Nigerian senators are embroiled in a heated debate over a bill proposing a ban on open grazing and the establishment of cattle ranches. Proponents argue the bill is necessary to end deadly farmer-herder clashes, while opponents raise concerns about constitutionality and practicality.

Senate Suspends Ningi for Budget Padding Claims

The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive action by suspending Senator Abdul Ningi for three...

Senate Grills Top Brass, Economic Team

The Senate has summoned the service chiefs and the economic team to appear before...

Naira Plummets to Record Low, Senate Summons CBN Governor

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has hit a new low against the US dollar...

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Dangote offers to build East Africa a refinery matching his Lagos plant

Aliko Dangote has offered to build a refinery in Tanzania matching his 650,000-barrel-per-day Lagos plant, with Kenya and Uganda already in talks on the project.

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual-mode system

The APC has shifted its presidential primary to May 23 and adopted a dual-mode primary system, with nomination forms open to every aspirant.

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone Conversation

KEY POINTS DSS arraigned Nasir El-Rufai on a five-count charge over alleged phone interception...

Akpabio backs Tinubu’s $516m superhighway loan, orders one-week review

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rallied the upper chamber behind Tinubu's $516 million superhighway loan, ordering a committee to conclude its review in one week.