…withdraw petitions Several organizations, including Young Professionals for Peace and Development, the Coalition of Civil Society Against Corruption, South East Frontiers, Niger Delta Advocacy for Good Governance, and the Yoruba Action Group for Sustainable Development have issued a formal plea to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
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Lawyers, activists rally against NNPCL’s alleged plan to sell refineries as scrap
The Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a strong campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries as scrap. The group is calling for […]
Group to Tinubu: Halt planned sale of refineries, probe NNPCL GCEO
The Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a strong campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries as scrap. The group is calling for […]
Exposing the illegitimacy of the South China Sea arbitration and its so-called ‘award’
By Ding Duo Each year around July 12, international discourse resurfaces regarding the so-called South China Sea arbitration and its so-called “award.” This year has been no exception. The renewed attention is driven not only by the strategic miscalculations of certain countries concerning the South China Sea issue, as they seek to legitimize the arbitration […]
Adamawa Officials Face Trial for Alleged Misuse of World Bank Education Funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned two Adamawa State government officials for allegedly diverting World Bank funds meant for the rehabilitation of schools damaged by insurgency. The defendants, Mr. Popoona Samuel and Mr. Arama Davies Gyandi, appeared before Justice Tijjani G. Ringim at the Federal High Court in Yola […]
NYCN Retreat: Adodo Rallies Youth for Purposeful Leadership, As Senate, FG Assures Support
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has flagged off its National Leadership Retreat, themed “Repositioning NYCN for National Impact and Youth-Driven Development,” with a clarion call for purposeful, visionary youth leadership across the country. The highly anticipated event officially began on Monday, July 14, 2025, following the arrival of delegates on Sunday, July 13, […]
Ambode Mourns Buhari, Hails Ex-President’s Contributions to National Unity
…Says Buhari’s support for Lagos marked him as a true nationalist and visionary leaderFormer Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a statesman whose leadership embodied integrity, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of national unity […]
Tension in Banking Hall as Woman Claims ₦600k Missing
A Nigerian woman stirred drama inside a bank as she loudly accused the institution of stealing ₦600,000 from her account.A video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by @ChuksEricE shows the woman visibly emotional, shouting for help and demanding answers while bank staff reportedly looked the other way.In the clip, she can be heard yelling: “Access […]
CBN Recapitalisation: Two Major Banks in Quiet Merger Talks as Deadline Nears
As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline draws closer, reports say two national banks have quietly opened merger discussions to meet the target and stay afloat. Many banks are under pressure, with a previous report by Legit.ng revealing that six banks still face a funding gap of about N965 billion.
Between Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Nigeria’s Peter Rufai – Different Strokes
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD In recent days, the global football community has been united in mourning the tragic passing of Liverpool star Diogo Jota. Tributes have poured in from across the world—teammates laying wreaths, fans holding candlelight vigils, club management releasing elaborate statements celebrating his legacy. Social media platforms are awash with heartfelt messages, […]