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Gov. Okpebholo pledges to leave Edo better than he met it
.Tours projects with Idris Abdulkareem CHRIS AKHABUE, Edo The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to improve the state, declaring that his ultimate goal is to leave Edo better than he met it. The governor made this declaration in Edo Central yesterday, when......
Dangote Refinery Powers Historic Shift as Nigeria Emerges Net Petrol Exporter, Earns Fresh Forex
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy history, exporting 44,000 barrels per day (b/d) of gasoline in March 2026, an achievement that has positioned Nigeria as a net exporter of petrol for the first time ever, with a surplus of approximately 3,000......
Wike debunks claims of political bias over Eagle Square access
FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, on Monday refuted allegations that any political party was denied access to the Eagle Square, stressing that no official request had been made for the facility. Responding to the claims, Wike questioned their authenticity, stating......
Again, Army Colonel, 6 soldiers killed in Boko Haram insurgents’ ambush in Borno
.As FG warns security personnel against diversion of official arms, ammunition .Lawan mourns death of civilians in airstrike at Jilli market, demands thorough investigation . Tinubu, security chiefs, in closed-door session CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja, AHMED MARI, Maiduguri and IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja Troops of Sector 3 , Joint Task Force......
Gov Inuwa applauds Lafarge for empowering 15 women with truck driving skills
SELYA YARNAP, Bauchi Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has commended Lafarge Africa Plc for training and graduating 15 female truck drivers and 5 male community drivers in Gombe State, under its Women on Wheels initiative. The graduation ceremony took place today at the company’s Ashaka Cement Plant......
OPay Named Nigeria’s Most Trusted Digital Financial Company at 2026 ISO Awards
OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has been awarded The Most Trusted Quality Mobile Money and Digital Financial Services Company of the Year at the 2026 ISO World Corporate Brand of the Year Award. This recognition reaffirms OPay’s strong reputation and the trust tens of millions of Nigerians have......
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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in the State in 2025. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. E-waste (electronic waste) refers to any discarded, broken, or obsolete......
ADC crisis: Supreme Court hears David Mark’s appeal on Tuesday
.As party announces date for inauguration of newly elected state executives The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear an appeal filed by Sen. David Mark, the embattled National Chairman, African Democraric Congress (ADC). Mark is seeking an order staying the execution of the March 12 judgment of the Court......