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Ini Ememobong: PDP Pursuing Reconciliation While Maintaining Strong Opposition Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Ini Ememobong says PDP reconciling rival factions, safeguarding opposition identity, and preparing viable candidates for 2027 elections. People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Fractional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong asserted that the Faction is actively pursuing reconciliation talks within the party while stressing that it will remain a strong opposition ahead of...

Nigeria Records Lowest Petrol Imports As Dangote Refinery Dominates Supply

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Nigeria’s petrol imports fell sharply in February as Dangote Refinery drove domestic supply, meeting about 92% of market demand. Nigeria recorded its lowest petrol import levels in February 2026 as domestic refining led largely by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery accounted for the overwhelming share of fuel supplied to the local...

Court Bars Aiyedatiwa From Seeking Another Term In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Federal High Court rules Ondo governor cannot seek another term, citing constitutional eight-year tenure limit. A Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has restrained Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from seeking another term in office, ruling that allowing him to contest again would violate the constitutional limit on tenure. Delivering judgment...

Ghana Approves Cannabis Cultivation For Industrial, Medicinal Use, Opens Licensing To Companies

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Ghana legalises cannabis farming for industrial and medicinal use, opening licensing process to companies after parliamentary approval nationwide. Ghana has formally legalised the cultivation of Cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes after lawmakers approved the policy framework allowing licensed companies to engage in regulated production. The decision follows approval by...

NNPC Reduces Fuel Costs To N1,130/Litre In Lagos, N1,165/Litre In Abuja

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

NNPC has cut petrol prices to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a reduction in petrol prices at its retail outlets, bringing the cost down to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in...

Bille Kingdom on Brink of Disaster: Gas Eruption Sparks Humanitarian Crisis

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

A devastating gas eruption in Bille Kingdom, Rivers State, has plunged the community into a humanitarian crisis. Since November 2025, high-pressure natural gas has been emitting from water facilities, wells, and the surrounding river, contaminating drinking water and polluting the air. In a statement signed by Emeka Idika Kalu, head...

Ogara Shines as Enugu’s Renewed Hope Ambassador and Visionary Leader

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

By Aaron Mike Odeh In the vibrant political landscape of Enugu State, few figures have commanded both legal respect and deep grassroots admiration like Barrister George Tabugbo Ogara. As the Renewed Hope Ambassador of Enugu State, he stands out not merely as a spokesperson for civic upliftment but as a...

Sachet Alcohol Ban: Protesters Lay Siege to Health Ministry, Seek NAFDAC DG’s Sack

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

The Independent Public Service Accountability Watch (IPSAW) on Thursday staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja, demanding the immediate dismissal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, over what it described as gross incompetence...

Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda As Central Bank Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN deputy governor, citing expertise to strengthen financial stability and Nigeria’s economic management. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by Senate. According to a statement issued on...

Nigeria Receives Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir To Strengthen HIV Prevention Efforts

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Nigeria receives long-acting injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, expanding PrEP options and improving adherence for populations at risk. The National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has confirmed the arrival of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) for...