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Ibadan convention: Kabiru Turaki elected PDP national chairman

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Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Minister of Special Duties, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following a highly controversial national convention held on Saturday…

Alleged genocide: Group begs Trump, international community to act on Middle Belt killings

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A pan-African group, the African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment Foundation (ASHE Foundation), has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to intervene in what it described as ongoing mass…

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning ‎

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: ‎ ‎1. A former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has been elected the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. His…

Saturday, Nov 15

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Convention will mark PDP’s turnaround – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would bring the turnaround to the party nationally. Makinde made this declaration on Saturday during his welcome address at…

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Convention: PDP affirms Damagum as National Chair

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has confirmed Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party. The PDP’s delegates unanimously took this decision at the ongoing 2025 national convention of the party in Ibadan, Oyo State.…

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15% fuel tariff u-turn unacceptable – Group urges total ban on petrol imports

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The Partners for National Economic Progress, PANEP, has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to reverse the recently introduced 15 per cent tariff on imported petroleum products, describing the move as a setback to the nation’s…

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Kebbi PDP boycotts national convention over Turaki’s candidacy

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The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced that it will boycott the party’s national convention scheduled for Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The party stated that its decision was prompted by the candidacy…

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Ondo Speaker blames impeachment plot on lawmakers’ grievance with Governor Aiyedatiwa

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The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has stated that the attempt by some aggrieved lawmakers to impeach him stems from their grievances with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The embattled Speaker, who described the…

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Trump to sue BBC $5bn over video edit despite apology

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President Donald Trump of the United States has insisted he would sue the BBC for up to $5 billion after the British broadcaster apologized for a misleading edit of one of his speeches but said it would not pay damages. Speaking to…

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BOP: Dapper’s Banger Only Production announces stellar producers: Badass, Deo Beats, Japh Kenti, Shakablaka

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BOP (Banger Only Production), the newly unveiled production arm of Dapper Music & Entertainment, has announced the onboarding of four exceptional producers: Badass, Deo Beats, Japh Kenti & Shakablaka. These talented creatives will form the…

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Accord Party denies suspension of national chairman, Mgbudem

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The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has dismissed the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem. The party described the move by a faction as “laughable and the handiwork of political jobbers seeking…

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Naira returns to depreciation against US dollar

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Naira returned to depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday to end the week on a negative note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira dropped on Friday to N1,442.43…

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Kano gov signs bill to establish Gaya Polytechnic

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday signed a bill establishing Gaya Polytechnic, aimed at expanding access to tertiary education and technical skills training in the state. The signing ceremony took place at the Government…

Nigerian govt aware of policies fueling Christian persecution, chooses media manipulation – Ted Cruz

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United States Senator, Ted Cruz has claimed that the Nigerian government is aware of policies fueling alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, but chooses media manipulation over accountability. In a statement he posted on his X account…

Osun 2026: NIWA Managing Director, Oyebamiji steps down for guber race

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The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, has stepped down from his position as he prepares to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji confirmed his resignation in a chat…

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning ‎

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: ‎‎1. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the Federal Government’s reversal of its plan to impose a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel as further proof…

Friday, Nov 14

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Champion Breweries PLC conducts signing ceremony for proposed N15.9bn rights issue

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Champion Breweries Plc held a formal signing ceremony on Friday, November 14, 2025, as part of the arrangements to raise N15.9bn through a Rights Issue to existing shareholders.The Rights Issue follows the shareholder approval received at…

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Health unions to begin indefinite strike Saturday

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Health unions under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, have declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The unions…

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No critical thinking in Tinubu’s administration – ADC on scrapped fuel tariff

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over its decision to withdraw the proposed 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying the reversal shows that the Tinubu administration is not thinking…

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We made Nigerian Govt suspend 15 per cent fuel tariff – ADC

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has claimed the credit as the Federal Government suspended its controversial 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diese. A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday…

‘Joke taken too far’ – Accord Party rejects chairman’s suspension

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The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Accord Party has dismissed the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Joseph Omorogbe, on Friday described…

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We’re working tirelessly to counter misinformation – Bwala thanks Tinubu for appointing him adviser

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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, says his office has spent the past year actively clarifying government policies and countering misinformation. In a post on X on Friday, Bwala said it has been…

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15 per cent import duty on fuel: Coalitions reject Tinubu govt’s suspension of tariffs

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The Nigeria Coalition Group, NCG, and Yoruba Council Worldwide, YCW, have rejected the recent suspension of the 15% import duty tariffs on petroleum products. They argue that the decision is a move in the wrong direction and should not…

BREAKING: Abuja Court issues final order stopping PDP’s 2025 National Convention in Ibadan

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Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order stopping the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, from proceeding with its 2025 National Convention scheduled for Ibadan, in Oyo State. The convention is billed…

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2025 Brandcom Awards: Integrated Indigo’s Group Head, Adeleye Adeyemo, named among Nigeria’s top 35 Marketing Professionals

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Adeleye Adeyemo, the Group Head of Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service public relations and communications agencies, has been recognised as one of Nigeria’s Top 35 Under 35 Marketing Professionals at the 2025…

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Board members laud Delborough Lagos’ giant strides as brand holds 2nd annual board meeting

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The Delborough Lagos board members under the distinguished leadership of His Royal Majesty, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe CFR, mni as board Chairman have praised the brand’s giant strides in African hospitality…

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BBC apologises to Trump over 2024 speech edit, rejects defamation claim

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The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, on Thursday sent a personal apology to President Donald Trump of the United States over his speech edit. The BBC, however, said there was no legal basis for Trump to sue the public broadcaster…

BREAKING: Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price after 15% import duty suspension

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Nigerian filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday have adjusted the premium motor spirit pump price downward after the federal government suspended the implementation of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel.…

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They’re dangerous – Igbokwe asks FG to protect Wike against land grabbers

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Public commentator, Joe Igbokwe has called on the Federal Government to protect the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike against alleged land grabbers. Igbokwe in a post on Facebook on Friday, claimed that land…

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Court orders Ex-AGF Nwabuoku to enter defence in alleged N1.96bn money laundering case

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that former acting Accountant-General of the federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, must enter his defence in the N1.96 billion money laundering case brought against him by the economic and financial…