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By Henry Umoru ABUJA— Former Governor of Anambra State, Dame Virgy Etiaba, has described the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as an exceptional leader whose commitment to public service and good governance transcends political affiliation. Etiaba, who was Obi’s deputy when he served as governor of Anambra State, made the […]

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The Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has cleared an individual previously reported as a suspected terrorist, saying investigations established that he had no affiliation with any known terrorist group. The clarification followed reports published by some media organisations on July 14, 2026, concerning an individual intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion during an […]

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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A US$5.3-million cross-border fuel (gasoil) trade transaction has been successfully completed with support of the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank’s) flagship digital trade ecosystem, demonstrating the value and efficacy of the Gateway in powering African trade. The transaction, which saw Zimbabwean fuel importer Witeva Trading source a […]

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By Folarin Kehinde For decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity, cooking gas, industrial growth, […]

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Community leaders impose fines for theft, robbery Appeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaboration By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub. The […]

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…As Akpabio apologises, Oshiomhole recalls ‘massaging woman’s legs’ jibe, says no more hostilities “Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague” — Akpabio By Henry Umoru, Abuja A mild drama occurred on the floor of the Senate on Thursday as Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) accused Senate […]

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…..as 311 Reps vote to pass Bill By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout from the chamber in protest over the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, accusing the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions and the chamber’s Standing […]

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