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Energy sector leaders to dialogue on opportunities at Practical Nigerian Content Forum

June 9, 2026

The 15th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum for 2036 is set to open to drive industry dialogue on the opportunity for Nigeria to convert domestic energy sector capacity development into lasting industrial advantage. Organised by DMG Nigeria events in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the PNC Forum […]

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Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara

June 8, 2026

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the command said a joint security team neutralised three suspected bandits […]

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ADC leadership crisis: Judge fixes June 16 to rule on recusal motion

June 8, 2026

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The planned speedy hearing of the suit seeking to remove the Senator David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday, following requests for Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to step down from the case over alleged bias. Aside from the […]

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Itsekiri youth vows to reduce oil production to 500 barrel per day

June 8, 2026

Barring any last minute change, Nigeria’s crude oil production quantum, may dip in the next 24 hours if the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality, execute its threat of shutting down Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow stations in Warri North Local Government […]

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Enugu North senatorial by-election: Labour Party drags INEC to court over exclusion

June 8, 2026

The Labour Party, LP, has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging what it described as the wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take place on 20th June 2026. It will be recalled that the Enugu North Senatorial District seat […]

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Tinubu hosts Madagascar’s President Randrianirina for high-level bilateral talks in Abuja

June 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both African nations. President Randrianirina arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was accorded an official reception before proceeding to a closed-door meeting with President […]

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Kidnapped Oyo principal debunks N1bn ransom, Sharia claims in video

June 8, 2026

A school principal among dozens of pupils and teachers abducted during a terrorist attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a new video, dismissing reports that their captors are demanding N1 billion ransom, weapons, or the implementation of Sharia law.The principal, Mrs Alamu, who said the hostages […]

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Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu by-election

June 8, 2026

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its exclusion from the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Okey Ezea on November […]

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Xenophobia: Nigeria not happy with South Africa — Ojukwu

June 8, 2026

— FG vows rapid repatriation as citizens suffer “harassment, looting, intimidation”— Says retaliation not off the table By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, on Monday expressed the Nigerian government’s disappointment with the way South African authorities and security agencies have handled the ongoing harassment and intimidation of Nigerians […]

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