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Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260381

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Tinubu approves SEDC’s N150bn to fast-track industrialization

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260281

Beneficiaries and graduates of South East skill up agenda. JQCOB OGODO, Abakaliki In line with Present Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the development of South East region to inclusive growth and equitable distribution of resources, the Federal government approved N150bn under the region development commission to fast – track industrialization. The......

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Ginger prices rise in Lagos, traders blame insecurity

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260300

Traders and consumers in Lagos have lamented the sharp rise in ginger prices, attributing the development to insecurity in major producing communities, dwindling supplies, and rising transportation costs. The respondents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, said the situation has made the popular spice increasingly unaffordable......

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SERAP sues NNPCL over ₦5.9bn rebranding cost

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026June 15, 20260353

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL over what it described as the company’s failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of the NNPC into NNPCL. SERAP said the NNPC......

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Pregnant woman, 10 others feared dead in Benue boat accident

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260164

At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, were feared dead when a boat conveying them from a burial ceremony capsized on River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a local source who simply identified himself as Daniel, the incident occurred on......

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Outrage trails retired Gen Rabe’s death

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260228

.DHQ delegation visits Katsina, vows consequences .Atiku slams Tinubu .50 CSOs raise alarm as bandits infiltrate South .Terrorists understand only force –HURIWA .Urges NASS to make terrorism capital offence CYRIL MBAH, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday assured that those responsible for the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe......

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Insecurity: CAN declares Black Sunday, as terrorists, bandits renew attacks

Peter AnayoJune 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 15, 20260164

.Tasks churches on private security .Gunmen invade Borno, Ondo, Niger .Kidnap Ondo monarch, kill 4, set houses, classrooms ablaze .As military airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Borno hideouts BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has assumed alarming proportions and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a......

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Security anchors on defeating ignorance, hopelessness – Defence Minister

Peter AnayoJune 14, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 14, 20260462

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) has declared that true and lasting national security cannot be achieved by military force alone, but must be anchored on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values. Speaking on Friday at the June 12 special wdition......

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Hajj 2026: 1,600 Lagos pilgrims arrive safely from Saudi Arabia

Peter AnayoJune 14, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 14, 20260273

About 1,600 Lagos pilgrims that participated in the just concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday concluded the year 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to the......

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Pillars Energy Boss, Pius Njoku, Nominated Oil and Gas Investor Of The Year

GODGIFTJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026

by GODGIFTJune 13, 2026June 13, 20260378

The organisers of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards have nominated Chairman of Pillars Group, Chief Pius Njoku, for the Oil and Gas Investor of the Year Award in recognition of his contributions to the growth of the petroleum sector and economic development in Anambra State. According to......