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[ad_1] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, are among stakeholders attending the All Progressives Congress (APC) National summit in Abuja.Also present are the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, deputy President of the Senate Jibrin Barau, among others. Speaking at the opening, the APCNational Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru said the ruling party won the Presidency and maintained its majority in the National Assembly.SPONSOR AD He said even after the election many continue to flood into the party…

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[ad_1] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another reduction of N15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.In a statement on Thursday, the firm said as a result of this reduction, Nigerians will now purchase the product at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos; N885 per litre in the South West; N895 per litre in the North West and North Central; while it will be sold for N905 per litre in the South East, South South, and North East. These prices will apply through all its partners.SPONSOR AD According to…

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[ad_1] By Malam Uba NanaEvery once in a while, a political figure comes along who does not fully fit into the system—they challenge it, redraw its boundaries, and ask us to think differently about what leadership should look like. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is one of those figures. His story, rooted in the dry plains of Bauchi State in northern Nigeria and extending all the way to the embassies of Berlin and global climate summits, is more than a résumé. It’s a parable about the kind of leadership the 21st century demands. Tuggar is a man of many identities—businessman, legislator, diplomat—but…

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[ad_1] Real interest in crypto is shifting away from memes and moving toward utility, infrastructure, and early access. Cardano (ADA) has maintained its strength through consistent Layer-1 work and whale support. Meanwhile, Pi Network (PI) is under scrutiny due to concerns about centralisation and limited market exposure.While these two projects make their moves, BlockDAG is becoming the standout early-stage project of 2025. With smart capital focusing on its pricing model, exchange reveal, and live development efforts, it’s capturing serious attention. Cardano (ADA) Holds Ground as Whales AccumulateSPONSOR AD Cardano remains steady in the market with a current price near $0.72.…

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[ad_1] Ethereum’s push toward the $3,000 mark highlights the market’s appetite for meaningful upside. With current price levels around $2,700, interest is growing as the Trillion Dollar Security initiative and declining exchange supply create a bullish setup.Pi Network continues to stir curiosity, especially among retail participants. Its price prediction narrative is gaining traction again, though questions remain about long-term token utility and how the network will deliver real value. While those projects grab headlines, Unstaked ($UNSD) is building real infrastructure. With AI agents earning through verified on-chain actions and a presale price of $0.009545, Unstaked has already raised over $6.5…

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[ad_1] Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has vowed that the opposition coalition would ensure President Bola Tinubu is removed in 2027.Speaking on Wednesday at the second edition of the Arewa Tech Fest in Katsina, El-Rufai said Tinubu will be removed, while the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy will be retained in the next government. The former governor and chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) said Tijani is doing good work and therefore should be retained.SPONSOR AD He said: “They (the organising team) had to come without me because yesterday (Tuesday) at 8pm there was a very important…

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[ad_1] Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained why he met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rome.Daily Trust had reported that President Tinubu met with Peter Obi, and Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti state, at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass in Rome on Sunday. In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Obi said the meeting was not about purported N225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank, where he was once the Chairman.SPONSOR AD He added that aside from the one minute meeting at the arena of Saint Peter’s Basilica Rome during…

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[ad_1] Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has charged the New Board of Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to speed up debt recoveries.The minister gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the New Board of AMCON. The new board is chaired by Dr Bala Mohammed Bello. The Non-Executive Directors are Yusuf Tegina, Adeyemo Adeoye, Charles Odion Iyiore, Yahaya Ibrahim, and Emily Chidinma Osuji.SPONSOR AD The minister also explained that the winding down of AMCON must be approached with caution and strategy.“While AMCON was created as a temporary…

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[ad_1] Afriland Estate, a development by Afriland Properties Plc, under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Azubike Emodi, says it is setting a new benchmark for residential communities in Nigeria.Located in Idu-Karmo district of Abuja, Afriland Estate is said to be designed to meet the housing needs of contemporary Nigerians. Positioned near key institutions and infrastructure, including the Jabi District, Abuja Central Business District, Idu Train Station, Nizamiye Hospital, Baze University, and Nile University, Afriland Estate offers residents connectivity to commercial, educational, and healthcare services.SPONSOR AD With proximity to the city’s main transit routes, the developer says it is a prime…

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[ad_1] The Federal Ministry of Health has enjoined the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria to deploy digital and other technologies to monitor the practice of optometry in the country to ensure that quacks are not given space to operate within the sector.Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call yesterday in Abuja during the Eyeball Summit organised by the board. It was themed, “Shaping the Future of Eye Care in Nigeria: Strengthening Systems through Strategic Alliances.” Salako called on all eye health stakeholders including government agencies, professional bodies, NGOs, private…

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