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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of directing Nigerian immigration officers to confiscate her passport at the airport, blocking her from international travel. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, the senator confronted immigration officials about the seizure. She called the move an illegal curb on her freedom…
Dangote Refinery has expressed its support for the 15% tariff on fuel and diesel imports recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, in a detailed statement released over the weekend. The new tariff, which has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians and various stakeholders, aims to boost…
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of a naval base and dockyard in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, describing the project as a major step toward economic growth and national security. Daniel, who chairs the Senate Committee on Navy, said…
Lagos State Police have declared activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore wanted for allegedly planning protests to block major roads and spark unrest. At a briefing on the Third Mainland Bridge Monday, Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh said Sowore, head of the Take It Back Movement, defied warnings against rallying over recent demolitions in Oworonshoki. “We’re…
Polish MEP Dominik Tarcziński: Nigerian Christians Will Be Rescued Soon Dominik Tarcziński, a Polish politician and member of the European Parliament, has stated that Nigerian Christians will soon be rescued. He shared this message in a post on his X account on Sunday, expressing support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria…
Four people one man and three women died when a minibus crashed into a broken down truck on the Atan Owode Road in Ogun State on Monday. Oguntoday Reporter learned from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the crash happened around 7:20 a.m. Akinbiyi explained that the…
Constitution Review: National Assembly Committee Approves Creation of Six New States The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six new states — one in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones — as part of its ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. If the proposal is ratified, Nigeria’s states…
Dangote Refinery to Expand Capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day The Dangote Refinery is set for a major expansion that will boost its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd — a move that will make it the largest refinery in the world, surpassing India’s Jamnagar Refinery. Announcing…
President Bola Tinubu has carried out a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, removing General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as his successor. The move, announced through a statement by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, also saw new appointments for the army, navy, and air force — marking one…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed his deep sadness to the family, friends, and Nigeria’s civil society over the tragic death of well-known activist Abiodun Aremu, saying the event left him deeply upset. Abiodun described Aremu as one of Nigeria’s bravest and most dedicated labor rights activists, noting that the story of activism and…
