October 23, 2026

Tom Chiahemen

Dangote Refinery debunks fuel import claims, says all petrol sold is refined in Nigeria

Dangote Refinery debunks fuel import claims, says all petrol sold is refined in Nigeria

Tom Chiahemen February 4, 2026
Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims that it imports refined petroleum products into Nigeria, stressing that all petrol, diesel and aviation fuel supplied from its operations are fully refined within the country. The clarification was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Mr. David Bird, during a news...
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CJ reassigns Malami’s N8.7bn money laundering, forfeiture cases to new judge Malami

CJ reassigns Malami’s N8.7bn money laundering, forfeiture cases to new judge

Tom Chiahemen February 4, 2026
Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has re-assigned the money laundering case and the civil suit for forfeiture of 57 property filed against Abubakar Malami to Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that hearing dates...
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Insecurity: Senate urges Nigerians to expose internal collaborators aiding bandits Senate

Insecurity: Senate urges Nigerians to expose internal collaborators aiding bandits

Tom Chiahemen February 4, 2026
Senate has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Katsina State, to remain united and vigilant in the face of worsening insecurity, warning that internal collaborators aiding criminal elements pose a serious threat to national security. Lawmakers stressed that individuals who shield or support bandits undermine peace, stability and ongoing...
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SOS Children’s Villages, EU equip Borno journalists with skills for child-sensitive reporting SOS Children’s Villages, EU equip Borno journalists with skills for child-sensitive reporting

SOS Children’s Villages, EU equip Borno journalists with skills for child-sensitive reporting

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri February 4, 2026
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, a humanitarian organization has organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for media professionals with a focus on child rights law, alternative care guidelines, and child protection. The training whuvh was funded by the European Union (EU) was held at the Amada International Hotel in Maiduguri. The...
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God’s City International Church to host “Abuja Special Power Touch Night” God’s City International Church to host “Abuja Special Power Touch Night”

God’s City International Church to host “Abuja Special Power Touch Night”

By JOY ADARA, Abuja February 4, 2026
God’s City International Church is set to host its highly anticipated “Abuja Special Power Touch Night” on February 20, 2026. Themed “ _All-Round Settlement,”_ the programme promises to be a power-packed event featuring renowned gospel singers, including Steve Crown, Leke Gospel, Prospa Ochinama, and Courage, CCIC Mass Choir, Victoria...
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APC winning hearts beyond governors, delivering economic stability and inclusive governance – Yilwatda National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda

APC winning hearts beyond governors, delivering economic stability and inclusive governance – Yilwatda

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja February 4, 2026
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed that the growing strength of the ruling party across the country is driven by grassroots acceptance, inclusive governance, and visible economic reforms, not merely by the defection of governors. Professor Yilwatda made this known on Trust...
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Suswam dumps PDP, says party is “in political intensive care” Senator Gabriel Suswam

Suswam dumps PDP, says party is “in political intensive care”

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi February 4, 2026
Former Benue State Governor and Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal crises and a breakdown of cohesion within the party. A copy of the resignation letter, dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP, Mbagber...
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Police nab suspected kidnappers identified from previous gun duel, foil kidnapping attempt in Igarra Nigerian Police operatives

Police nab suspected kidnappers identified from previous gun duel, foil kidnapping attempt in Igarra

By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin February 4, 2026
Edo State Police Command has recorded significant successes in the fight against kidnapping through proactive patrols and sustained intelligence-led operations in Igarra and its environs, in line with the crime-fighting strategies of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Eno Ikoedem,...
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Zulum hosts 7 ambassadors, UN country rep, humanitarian minister in Maiduguri Zulum hosts 7 ambassadors, UN country rep, humanitarian minister in Maiduguri

Zulum hosts 7 ambassadors, UN country rep, humanitarian minister in Maiduguri

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri February 4, 2026
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday hosted Ambassadors of India, Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, Malaysia, and Qatar in Maiduguri. The delegation was accompanied by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, and the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty...
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“Some people would be amazed who they see in heaven” — Ex-BBNaija star Pere sparks faith, judgment debate Bbnaija housemate Pere

“Some people would be amazed who they see in heaven” — Ex-BBNaija star Pere sparks faith, judgment debate

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja February 4, 2026
Former Big Brother (BBNaija) housemate, Pere Egbi, has sparked fresh debate on faith, judgment and personal expression after sharing a reflective post on social media that quickly gained traction among Nigerian users online. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, Pere weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding...
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World Cancer Day: Foundation urges FG to expand affordable cancer care for women World Cancer Day: Foundation urges FG to expand affordable cancer care for women

World Cancer Day: Foundation urges FG to expand affordable cancer care for women

BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna February 4, 2026
Hassy’s Haven Foundation has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen cancer prevention, early detection and affordable treatment programmes to curb the rising number of deaths among indigent women across Nigeria. The foundation made the call on Wednesday in Kaduna as part of activities to mark the 2026...
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INEC ends CVR August 30, finalises 2027 election timetable despite Electoral Act delay Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN

INEC ends CVR August 30, finalises 2027 election timetable despite Electoral Act delay

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja February 4, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) said the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise which is scheduled to span for one year, will conclude on 30th August 2026. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs, stated that the...
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Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done Dr Aminu Yusuf NPC Chairman

Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done

ABDUL SULEIMAN February 4, 2026
By ABDUL SULEIMAN – Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics...
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Governors must govern, not fight political battles — Oluwafemi lauds Tinubu for intervening in Rivers crisis Oluwafemi lauds Tinubu’s ambassadorial appointments, calls for results-driven diplomacy

Governors must govern, not fight political battles — Oluwafemi lauds Tinubu for intervening in Rivers crisis

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja February 4, 2026
A development expert and President of Africa Development Studies Centre, ADSC, Sir Victor Oluwafemi has urged Nigerian governors toface governance and leave political matters to leaders. Oluwafemi made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday declaring that: “President Bola TInubu has drawn the line by declaring that governors should...
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Nigerian Government, National Assembly urged to act against big tech threat to information sovereignty GOCOP Logo

Nigerian Government, National Assembly urged to act against big tech threat to information sovereignty

TOM CHIAHEMEN February 4, 2026
– As weak journalism poses national security, democratic, and economic risks Nigeria’s major media and journalism organisations have issued a joint call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently intervene to protect the Nigerian press from what they describe as the growing dominance of global digital...
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Nigeria now global reference for steady, credible reform leadership, says World Bank chief : President Tinubu, VP Shettima Welcome World Bank Delegation Led by Anna Bjerde at State House, Abuja

Nigeria now global reference for steady, credible reform leadership, says World Bank chief

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja February 4, 2026
World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, has said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made the remark at a meeting on Tuesday with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House,...
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Bible does not forbid tattoos, says Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Bible does not forbid tattoos, says Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Bible does not forbid tattoos, says Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja February 4, 2026
Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has set social media buzzing after declaring that there is no biblical passage that forbids Christians from having tattoos. The cleric made the remark in a post shared on X, where he challenged long-standing beliefs held by many churchgoers about body art...
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