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Iran: ‘US has won, will finish the job’ – Trump

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Amid the ongoing tensions between the United States/Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump has declared that America has won the war in Iran. Trump made this statement on Wednesday while speaking in Kentucky, stating, however, that the…

War: Putin’s envoy meets Trump confidantes

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Russian special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev has met with representatives of the United States of America President, Donald Trump, in Florida, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the negotiations.…

‘I am a diehard democrat’ – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles, national unity and the rule of law, declaring that he remains a “die-hard democrat” who will continue to defend Nigeria’s democratic system. The President…

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning ‎

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‎Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; 1. The Senate on Wednesday screened Taiwo Oyedele for the position of Minister of State for Finance following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The screening…

Wednesday, Mar 11

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I didn’t want to throw Nigeria into turmoil – Tinubu on why he signed Electoral Act

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he had “no choice” but to sign the Electoral Act, explaining that the bill was passed with overwhelming support by the National Assembly of Nigeria. According to Tinubu, he chose to respect the rule of…

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Nigeria to open new digital centre on Allen Avenue with up to 70% flash sale discounts

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Nigeria’s Leading smart electronics marketing company, SIMS Nigeria, has announced the grand opening of its newest SIMS Digital Centre on Allen Avenue, set to take place on Friday, March 13, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The launch event will…

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Oil thieves behind campaign against pipeline contract – Adeyanju

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Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has accused oil thieves, former contractors, and political actors of attempting to pressure the government into cancelling a major pipeline surveillance contract in the Niger Delta. Adeyanju…

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Queues in Delta over hike in fuel price

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Scarcity of fuel has hit Delta State, first noticed on Monday in places like Asaba, Agbor, and Umunede. The situation worsened on Tuesday as news of a price increase spread. Most fuel filling stations in parts of Asaba and its environs…

Things to know about new CBN Deputy Gov nominee, Yuguda

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Education He has an M.Sc. in Money, Banking and Finance from…

Osun guber: My achievements sufficient justification for re-election — Gov Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has stated that the achievements recorded by his administration provide sufficient justification for his re-election bid ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.…

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NNPCL reduces fuel price by N95 after Dangote Refinery’s cut

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reduced its petrol price following Dangote Refinery’s announcement of a gantry price cut. DAILY POST reports that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja and environs lowered their fuel…

Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda CBN Deputy Governor

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the…

ADC demands immediate cap on fuel price hike

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the Federal Government to immediately introduce a temporary and time-bound cap on petrol prices to prevent further increases that are worsening the cost-of-living crisis for millions of…

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US has ‘nothing left to target’ in Iran – Trump

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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has suggested that the US war against Iran may soon come to an end, saying American forces have nearly exhausted their targets inside the country. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump…

PDP appoints Ex-Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu as Secretary

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The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed former Niger State Governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, as the Secretary of the board. The appointment was unanimously approved during the BoT’s expanded…

2027: Put aside personal interest – PDP tells members

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged its members to put aside personal interest and work for the overall good of the party. ​ This is contained in the communique issued at the end of the Expanded Emergency Meeting of the Board of…

Ibadan petrol station yet to reduce fuel cost despite Dangote gantry price reduction

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Petroleum stations in Ibadan, Oyo State are yet to reduce the prices of their products, DAILY POST gathered. This is more than twenty hours after Dangote refinery reduced the prices of petroleum and diesel. The company had on Tuesday…

BREAKING: Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister

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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the…

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FCMB completes ₦500 billion recapitalisation, retains international banking licence

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FCMB Group Plc has completed the recapitalisation of its banking subsidiary, First City Monument Bank Limited, and has secured its international banking licence after obtaining all required regulatory approvals. The Group raised more than…

Senate begins ministerial screening of Taiwo Oyedele

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The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of Taiwo Oyedele for the position of Minister of State for Finance. The session began following a motion by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, calling for Oyedele to be admitted into the chamber…

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Crude oil price increases by 4% after Dangote’s petrol cut

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Crude oil prices jumped by 4 percent Wednesday afternoon as the oil market feared a supply crunch from the ongoing blockage at the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran-United States-Israel war escalation. Checks by DAILY POST on oilprice.com…

Pumpkin Property introduces Nigeria’s first Starlink-powered housing initiative

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Pumpkin Property, a fast-growing real estate development firm committed to creating modern, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions across Nigeria, has announced a groundbreaking initiative that integrates high-speed satellite…

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Four senators defect from PDP to APC

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Four members of the Senate have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), DAILY POST reports. The senators include Senators Ikra Bilbis, representing Zamfara Central, Aminu Iya…

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Enugu Govt raises concerns over accountability in electricity tariff classification

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The Enugu State Government has raised concerns over accountability in the classification of electricity tariffs, particularly for customers placed under the Band A category who are expected to receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily…

Traders shut Lagos International Trade Fair Complex

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Operations at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex were disrupted on Wednesday as traders closed their shops in protest against a proposed management takeover by state and local government authorities. The traders expressed concerns…

CBN shifts anti-money laundering compliance deadline for Nigerian banks

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has extended the deadline for Nigerian financial institutions to comply with its new baseline standards for automated anti-money laundering, AML, solutions. The apex bank made this known in a circular…

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AMAC Rep, Joshua Obika defects from LP to APC

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Joshua Chinedu Obika, the member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Labour Party, LP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.…

Sagamu youths petition IBEDC over poor power supply, demand upgrade to Band C

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Youths in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has petitioned the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over the deteriorating power situation in the region. The youths under that aegis of Sagamu Youth…

Gumi’s comments: US should act independently against terrorism in Nigeria — Timi Frank

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Timi Frank, an activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained why the United States, led by President Donald Trump, should act independently against terrorism in Nigeria. He…

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Customs intercepts smuggled goods worth over N1bn in Kano, Jigawa

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The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1.018 billion between January 1 and March 10, 2026, as part of intensified anti-smuggling operations…