28.07.2026

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Dangote Declares End to Nigeria’s 50-Year Battle with Fuel Queues

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Aliko Dangote says Nigeria’s five-decade struggle with petrol scarcity has ended following one year of operations at his 650,000-bpd refinery. At an anniversary briefing, he said pump prices had dropped to ₦841 per litre, while 4,000 new CNG trucks will cut costs and create 24,000 jobs. Dangote vowed to expand capacity to 700,000 barrels daily....

Tinubu: NIN-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts Security

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President Bola Tinubu says the linkage of National Identification Numbers with SIM cards has drastically reduced fraud and boosted national security. Speaking at Nigeria’s Identity Day, he described digital identity as the “foundation of citizenship” and pledged to enforce its mandatory use across sectors. Officials say 126m Nigerians are now enrolled in the NIN database....

DSS Sues Sowore, X and Meta Over Anti-Tinubu Post

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Nigeria’s Department of State Services has filed a five-count charge against Omoyele Sowore, X Corp and Meta over posts critical of President Bola Tinubu. The suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja accuses them of refusing to delete contested content. Sowore insists he will not remove the post, vowing to confront the case in court....

JAMB Uncovers 4,251 Biometric Fraud Cases in 2025 UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered thousands of high-tech malpractices in the 2025 UTME, including 4,251 biometric fraud cases and AI-assisted impersonation. A probe implicated parents, schools, and CBT operators in syndicate networks, sparking fears over the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system....

Tinubu Orders Military Overhaul After Borno Massacre

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of Nigeria’s military operations after Boko Haram massacred scores in Borno’s Darajamal community. The directive includes deploying advanced drones, modern hardware, and surveillance technology as the government considers state police to combat rising insecurity....

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