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Arewa Forum Debunks Viral Vehicle Tax Claim, Backs Taiwo Oyedele and Zacch Adedeji on Reforms, Revenue Transparency

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

The Arewa Socio-Economic Forum (ASEF) has dismissed as false claims of a new vehicle tax allegedly introduced by the Federal Government, saying its independent findings show no such policy exists. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National President, Dr Aminu Kuta, the Forum said its investigation...

Man United Beat Brentford 2-1 To Move Within Two Points Of Champions League Return

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Casemiro and Sesko goals give Manchester United edge over Brentford, leaving Champions League qualification within touching distance. Manchester United moved within two points of securing a return to the Champions League after a 2-1 victory over Brentford, powered by first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. Casemiro opened the scoring...

Emefiele Urges Court To End Prosecution In Procurement Fraud Case

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Emefiele has asked the court to close the prosecution’s case if remaining witnesses are not produced in ongoing fraud trial. Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele has asked a court in Abuja to close the prosecution’s case if its remaining witnesses are not brought forward. His lawyer made...

Nigeria Climate Summit Gains Global Backing Ahead Of 2026 Event

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Global institutions have thrown support behind Nigeria’s climate investment summit as the country pushes for more green financing. Prominent global institutions, including the Commonwealth Secretariat, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), and the City of London, as well as the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, have thrown their weight behind the inaugural...

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat For Lagos APC Governorship Ticket

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed deputy Obafemi Hamzat for the Lagos state APC governorship ticket. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, endorsed his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Lagos. The endorsement followed a series of consultations by Hamzat with key...

Terrorists Kill 11, Injure Two In Katsina Village Attack

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Gunmen kill 11 villagers in Katsina attack, injure two as police deploy tactical teams and launch investigation. Terrorists have killed 11 people and injured two others in an attack on Gurbi Village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a Monday’s statement issued by the state Police Public...

Group Applauds Falaye Over Staff Welfare, Institutional Repositioning at NSITF

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

A civil society organisation, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has lauded the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, for prioritising staff welfare and driving key reforms aimed at repositioning the agency. In a press statement signed by its Country Director of...

Kano Assembly Confirms Garo As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Kano Assembly confirms Murtala Garo as deputy governor after screening, following resignation of former deputy governor Aminu Abdussalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed the approval of Alhaji Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. Lawmakers approved Garo’s appointment during a plenary session presided over...

Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exports Jump 770% In Two Years, Capture Global Market Share

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Dangote Refinery rapidly expands exports to Europe and Africa, while NNPC reports five-year peak in crude oil trading volumes. Jet fuel exports from the Dangote Refinery have surged by about 770 per cent over the past two years, driven by rising global demand for aviation fuel and expanding refining capacity,...

Shoreline, NUPRC Reaffirm Commitment To Nigeria’s Energy Growth And Upstream Development

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Shoreline and NUPRC pledge stronger collaboration to boost upstream production, regulatory alignment and Nigeria’s long-term energy development goals. The Managing Director of Shoreline Natural Resources Limited, Mr. Tunde Karim, has paid a visit to the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, with...

NUJ Unveils National Security Summit, Seeks Stronger Media-Security Cooperation

IPSAW Faults NAFDAC’s Alcohol Ban, Calls for Immediate Action Against DG

Appeal Court Halts Deregistration Of ADC, Four Other Parties, Rebukes Justice Lifu For ‘Judicial Rascality’

Arewa Forum Debunks Viral Vehicle Tax Claim, Backs Taiwo Oyedele and Zacch Adedeji on Reforms, Revenue Transparency

Man United Beat Brentford 2-1 To Move Within Two Points Of Champions League Return

Emefiele Urges Court To End Prosecution In Procurement Fraud Case

Nigeria Climate Summit Gains Global Backing Ahead Of 2026 Event

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat For Lagos APC Governorship Ticket

Terrorists Kill 11, Injure Two In Katsina Village Attack

Group Applauds Falaye Over Staff Welfare, Institutional Repositioning at NSITF

Kano Assembly Confirms Garo As Deputy Governor

Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exports Jump 770% In Two Years, Capture Global Market Share

Shoreline, NUPRC Reaffirm Commitment To Nigeria’s Energy Growth And Upstream Development