27.09.2026

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OBA OF BENIN DRAWS LINE OVER MOWAA TUSSLE — “HISTORY WILL NOT REPEAT ITSELF”

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Oba Ewuare II of Benin has vowed that “history will not repeat itself” amid fresh controversy over the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The monarch accused former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki of attempting to sideline the Benin Kingdom from the custody of returned artifacts, drawing international attention to Nigeria’s heritage politics....

Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid US Invasion Rumours

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The Chadian government has sealed its border with Nigeria, citing security threats and alleged U.S. military activity in West Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby ordered a complete lockdown of border corridors, deploying tanks and troops after reports of terrorist movements from northern Nigeria. The move heightens regional tension and triggers renewed diplomatic unease....

The Tariff Gamble — Inside Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Duty and the War for Nigeria’s Refining Future

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The Federal Government’s approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel is reshaping Nigeria’s oil market. Beyond the headlines lies a calculated economic gamble to fortify local refining, restore forex stability, and tilt power away from foreign traders...

CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees for AFCON 2025 — NFF Admits Standards Gap

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The Confederation of African Football has again omitted Nigerian referees from the preparatory list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Referees Association admitted that no local official met CAF’s elite requirements, citing failed fitness and VAR certification tests, while the NFF pledged reforms to restore Nigeria’s lost credibility....

Tinubu to ECOWAS: Declare Resource Theft an International Crime

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to designate resource theft and illegal mining as international crimes, warning that the menace fuels arms trafficking, insecurity, and economic decline across the region....

Tinubu Mourns Kenya’s Raila Odinga — Africa Pays Tribute to a Statesman

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President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering democrat whose legacy will endure across the African continent. Odinga’s passing has reignited conversations about regional leadership and African unity....

Petrol Nears ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide as Dangote Refinery Supply Glitch Tightens Market

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Petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,000 per litre across major Nigerian cities following reported supply disruptions at the Dangote Refinery. Independent marketers blame depot operators for hiking ex-depot prices after the refinery halted loading. The resulting scarcity has sparked panic buying, long queues, and fears of fresh inflationary pressure nationwide....

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