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Dangote buys 4,000 machines for refinery expansion
Dangote Industries Limited has expanded its construction equipment fleet to 6,500 machines as work progresses on the expansion of its Lekki refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day.
Awujale: Fusengbuwa leaders sue 12, demand N1bn damages
The leadership crisis within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has taken a new turn, with four of its leaders suing 12 family members over their alleged removal from office and disputed claims surrounding the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
Messi, Suarez score in Inter Miami 2-2 draw against San Diego
Inter Miami dropped two points in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference race after San Diego fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw in Florida on Sunday.
Resident Evil gets fresh reboot, hits cinemas today
Resident Evil film has opened in cinemas worldwide, marking a fresh start for the popular horror franchise.
La Masia prepares you for El Clásico - Yamal
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal says players who come through the club’s La Masia academy understand the intensity of El Clásico from their first meeting with Real Madrid.
Mbappe ends Nike deal after 20 years, joins On
Mbappe has joined Swiss sportswear company On as the brand makes its first major move into football.
67 miners crowded into NSCDC cell before 37 died — Bago
State Governor of Niger, Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were detained in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) cell before 37 of them died in custody.
New wild cat species found in Bolivia after 100 years
The small cat, named the Tilcayo tiger cat and scientifically classified as Leopardus tilcayo, was identified in the mountainous Yungas region near Bolivia’s capital, La Paz.
Bayelsa police clear air on toddler's disappearance from church
...disappearance of Amarachi Blessing Ogbonna, a one-year, ten-month-old female child, from a church premises in Bayelsa State on June 21, 2026.
Mass deaths: Every Nigerian life matters, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following enforcement operations around Lt Gen Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State.
FG, CBN target inflation, policy conflicts with new pact
FG and CBN have agreed to deepen coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to reduce policy conflicts and improve economic management.
Mambilla: APC asks Atiku to quit 2027 race
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has called on the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race over fresh details surrounding the disputed Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.
Niger: Atiku hails FG over NSCDC commandant's suspension
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed the Federal Government's suspension of Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye.
Gov Otti rejects godfather role, plans retirement after tenure
Alex Otti, has ruled out seeking a Senate seat after his tenure, saying he plans to retire from active politics and give younger people an opportunity to take over leadership.
Imoke blames infrastructure gaps for Tinapa failure
Former Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has blamed unresolved infrastructure and regulatory challenges for the failure of a proposed N26bn to N29bn investment by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria to revive the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort.
Miners’ deaths: NSCDC says cause yet to be known, begins proble
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has opened an investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State.
FG condoles with Niger over death of alleged illegal miners
The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life following the incident in which people were arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities along the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Niger State.
'Stop the feud' — Aloy Ejimakor tells Soludo, Peter Obi
Aloy Ejimakor has called on Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his predecessor, Peter Obi, to end their feud.
Alake deploys team to probe miners' deaths in Niger
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has deployed a high-powered team of officials to Niger State to investigate the circumstances and ascertain the facts of the matter.
Alleged illegal mining: Niger incident is mass murder, says Shehu Sani
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has described the death of 37 alleged miners in Niger State as mass murder.
Macron hosts Tinubu to private dinner in France
French President Emmanuel Macron received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner Thursday night at the Élysée Palace.
Deregulation made Dangote IPO possible — Petroleum Minister
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the Federal Government’s deregulation of the petroleum sector paved the way for the success of the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering.