General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery to More Than Double Processing Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled plans to expand its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd over the next three years. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Refinery Plc, David Bird, during a press briefing at the refinery complex in Lagos. Bird explained that the expansion

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General

TUC Backs JOHESU Strike, Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), rejecting the Federal Government’s directive enforcing the “no work, no pay” policy on striking health workers. JOHESU, an affiliate of the TUC, had directed its members nationwide to continue with the strike

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Foreign General

Referee, Student Among Hundreds Killed in Iran Anti-Government Protests

A referee and a student are among hundreds of people reportedly killed during widespread anti-government protests across Iran, according to accounts from friends and human rights organisations. A friend disclosed that Coach Amir Mohammad Koohkan, a referee, was hit by live ammunition on January 3 during protests in the town of Neyriz. The incident is

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General

Atiku Warns of Repression Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria risks heading into the 2027 general elections under a climate of repression, cautioning that continued crackdowns on dissent could undermine the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the concern while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian whose detention was

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Education General

Rivers Government Orders Probe into Alleged Extortion at College of Nursing Sciences

The Rivers State Government has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion and other forms of misconduct at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences. The allegations include claims of bribery in exchange for guaranteed examination passes, project approvals, and other academic-related favours. Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, said

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Security General

Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Young Woman in Emohua

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of a young woman from Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the command acted promptly after a report was filed last month that the victim had gone missing.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool Selection

Fuji Star KWAM 1 Alleges Exclusion in Awujale Stool SelectionPopular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, protesting his alleged exclusion from the selection process for the prestigious Awujale stool in Ijebu land. In his letter, KWAM 1 claimed that influential figures

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Economy General

Heritage Bank Liquidation: NDIC Recovers More for Depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the recovery of an additional N24.3 billion from the assets of the now-defunct Heritage Bank Limited. These funds will help repay depositors who had account balances above N5 million when the bank’s licence was revoked. The recovery effort is part of ongoing work by the NDIC to

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Health General

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Government Intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, 12 January 2026. The decision comes after direct intervention from Vice President Kashim Shettima to address the doctors’ grievances. The strike had been threatened over issues including unpaid allowances and unimplemented agreements with the federal

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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