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Lagos High Court Dismisses Application to Quash Legal Advice in Mohbad Case

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has refused to grant the application filed by Joseph Aloba, father of the late Mohbad, seeking to quash the Department of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) legal advice and subsequent court proceedings that led to the release of Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and others accused of involvement in Mohbad’s death.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Reduces Ex-Depot Petrol Price from ₦880 to ₦840

Lagos — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol from ₦880 to ₦840 per litre. The new pricing took effect on Monday, June 30, 2025. The decision was confirmed by Tony Chiejina, a spokesman for the refinery, who explained that the price adjustment comes about a week after the

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Ogoniland Residents Protest Killings by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen in Port Harcourt

The people of Ogoniland in Tai Local Government Area have taken to the streets in a protest following the recent killing of a young man in Ueken community by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The demonstration, which took place on Tuesday, culminated at the Government House in Port Harcourt. During the protest, residents raised urgent alarms over

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Congolese Government Confirms Targeting of Aircraft in Minembwe Amid Regional Tensions

Minembwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The Congolese government has announced that it targeted an aircraft in the district of Minembwe, near the borders with Rwanda and Burundi. The government states the aircraft was blown up after it was identified as a threat, though rebels claim it was delivering food aid to the region.

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Economy General

MAN Director-General Urges Full Privatization of Nigeria’s Refineries

Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, the Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has called on the Federal Government to proceed with the complete privatization of the country’s state-owned refineries. Ajayi-Kadiri emphasized that handing over the management of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries to private sector operators would enhance efficiency and boost productivity in the

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Health General

Public Health Expert Urges Caution Against Replacing Water with Soft Drinks

Dr. Priye Olise, a public health doctor, has issued a warning against the habit of consuming soft drinks as a substitute for water, emphasizing the importance of proper hydration for overall health. Speaking during the June edition of the Rivers State University’s 2.5 Walk for Life, a monthly health and fitness initiative aimed at promoting

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Economy Environment General

Farmers-Herders Conflict in Tai LGA Sparks Ongoing Tensions and Denials

The debate surrounding the farmers-herders conflict in Tai Local Government Area continues to intensify. During an appearance on Rhythm’s News and Current Affairs Programme, View Point, Nnaa Erekpana, a former youth president of Ueken community in Tai, described the situation as a form of colonization by Fulani herders. Erekpana accused that the crisis worsened after

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Nigerian Army Intensifies Crackdown on Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism in Niger Delta

In an ongoing effort to combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region, the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has announced significant successes in recent operations. A statement signed by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, revealed that the security forces arrested

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NDDC assures on speedy completion of 24-km Gbaregolor-Ogulaha Road in Delta

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has said the Commission is committed to the speedy completion of the Gbaregolor-Ogulaha Road project Phase I, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Ogbuku who was accompanied by the Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, the

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INEC Rules Out Khana 2 State Constituency By-Election Due to Rivers State State of Emergency

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that there will be no by-election for Khana 2 State Constituency in Rivers State, citing the ongoing State of Emergency in the state as the reason. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure while outlining the commission’s plans for upcoming elections. He stated that a series

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