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Itsekiri group rejects Warri ward delineation, seeks independent investigation

Socio-cultural group, Warri Strategic Forum, WSF, has rejected the ward and constituency delineation reports for the Warri Federal Constituency released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. WSF described the exercise as fraudulent, alleging that it was carefully designed to favour one zone over another. Chairman of WSF, Professor Lucky Akaruese, and Secretary of WSF, […]

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600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day 

By Ozioruva Aliu   BENIN CITY—The ancient Igarra Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State came alive last weekend as its sons and daughters gathered for a historic celebration that has set the tone for a new era of unity and development.   The traditional ruler, Otaru of Igarra/Akuku land, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II, his […]

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ELECTRICITY: NDPHC restores 450MW Alaoji plant

By Obas Esiesesa The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije has  disclosed that operations at the 450 megawatts Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State has been restored after it was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes. Adighije disclosed this during […]

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Seme Customs grows revenue by 448% in 2mths 

•Says smugglers behind fuel scarcity By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, generated N9.79 billion between March 18 and May 2026, representing a 448 per cent increase compared to the N2.19 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Speaking during his first media briefing at the command, the […]

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UBA commissions innovation hub, business office at UNILAG, 

By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by commissioning the UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).  The landmark facility was commissioned by the Group Chairman, UBA, Tony Elumelu, represented […]

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Capital importation rises 182% to $3.37bn

•As foreign portfolio accounts for 95.7%  By Babajide Komolafe Capital importation  rose by 182 per cent, month-on-month to $3.37 billion in January from $1.25 billion in December, driven by a surge in foreign portfolio investment into bonds and money market instruments.  The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its monthly economic report for January […]

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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 26, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded within a narrow range against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid continued efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilise the foreign exchange market.

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Youth leader cautions APC govs over plot to remove Uzodimma as Chairman

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU—Notable Igbo Youth leader, Ambassador Arthur Obiora, has called on the governors of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, to drop the idea of removing Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as their chairman, urging them to continue to work as a united team ahead of the 2027 elections. Obiora, a former“Ohanaeze […]

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