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Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal To Accelerate Refinery Expansion

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

Dangote seals $400m XCMG deal to fast-track refinery expansion to 1.4 million bpd, targeting global industry leadership. Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., in a move aimed at accelerating the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000...

Reps In Uproar As Protests Rock Electoral Act Amendment

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

House descends into chaos after Speaker backs rescission motion amid protests demanding real-time electronic transmission of election results. A crucial meeting of the Conference Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, was abruptly shifted to late Monday night after members...

Breaking: Owo Church Massacre: 9th DSS’ Witness Tells Court How All Defendants Were Paid, Mobilized and Moved Weapons for Attack

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

An officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja how terrorists were funded, armed and mobilized to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. The officer, who is the 9th prosecution witness, said he...

The Power of Kindness: Enenoma Achema Foundation’s Impact

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

Kindness is a universal language that speaks directly to the heart, transcending borders, cultures, and socioeconomic boundaries. It’s a simple yet profound concept that has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives in ways we never thought possible. The Enenoma Achema Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are a timeless proof to...

GOCMEJ Extols CGF Olumode’s Exceptional Leadership, Describes Kano Fire Response as Model of Proactive National Service

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ) has showered glowing commendation on the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, for what it described as an extraordinary demonstration of visionary leadership, rapid emergency intervention, and unwavering commitment to...

Concerned Citizens for Change Demand Immediate Sack of NAFDAC DG Over Alleged Abuse of Office

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A civil society group, Concerned Citizens for Change, on Tuesday called for the immediate removal 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 and abuse of public office.” Addressing journalists in Abuja,...

Federal Panel Seeks Oil Sector Emergency, Two-Decade Forensic Audit

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A federal committee has urged emergency measures, forensic audit of crude output since 2004, and derivation refunds among oil states. A high-level inter-agency committee set up by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has recommended that the federal government declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil and...

Election Results: E-Transmission Debate Sad Reality, Should’ve Been Long Settled — Ex-REC Igini

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, has described the renewed debate over electronic transmission of election results as a “painful and sad reality,” saying the issue ought to have been resolved years ago. Igini spoke on Monday while appearing as a guest on Politics...

Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said concerns about marginalisation raised by people of the South-East have been addressed by President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the region will deliver 90 per cent support for the President in the 2027 presidential election. Umahi made the remarks on Saturday while...

We’ll Win Battle Against Banditry, Terrorism, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to win the battle against banditry and terrorism that have ravaged several parts of the country. The President gave the assurance in Yola on Monday while commissioning projects embarked upon by the Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri. He specifically commended the efforts...

FG Urges UN To Drive Inclusive Hydrogen Economy, Warns Against Global Inequality

Jonathan Questions Democracy’s Economic Impact In Africa, Cites China, UAE Growth

Nigerian Government, Ohanaeze Ban ‘Eze Ndigbo’ Titles Abroad Over Diplomatic Fallout

Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal To Accelerate Refinery Expansion

Reps In Uproar As Protests Rock Electoral Act Amendment

Breaking: Owo Church Massacre: 9th DSS’ Witness Tells Court How All Defendants Were Paid, Mobilized and Moved Weapons for Attack

The Power of Kindness: Enenoma Achema Foundation’s Impact

GOCMEJ Extols CGF Olumode’s Exceptional Leadership, Describes Kano Fire Response as Model of Proactive National Service

Concerned Citizens for Change Demand Immediate Sack of NAFDAC DG Over Alleged Abuse of Office

Federal Panel Seeks Oil Sector Emergency, Two-Decade Forensic Audit

Election Results: E-Transmission Debate Sad Reality, Should’ve Been Long Settled — Ex-REC Igini

Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027

We’ll Win Battle Against Banditry, Terrorism, Tinubu Assures Nigerians