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 Politics › Nigeria's Lithium Boom: Foreign Investors Dominate As Locals Lag Behind by acehead(op): 9:26am On Oct 06, 2025 |
Nigeria holds substantial lithium deposits, estimated to be worth over $34 billion, crucial for the global renewable energy and electric vehicle revolution. However, this emerging sector is currently dominated by foreign investors, primarily Chinese firms like Avatar and Ganfeng, which are establishing major mining and processing facilities. Notably, no significant Nigerian investors are active players beyond small-scale artisanal mining. https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=c3f0abaec2ee4054fb35d32341e2d2d5&news_entry_id=sc554ef0251006en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher |
| Politics › Lagos Governor Hosts Music Icon Wyclef Jean And Miss Earth 2024 by acehead(op): 12:08am On Oct 06, 2025 |
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed Haitian-American music legend Wyclef Jean and Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane to the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. The visiting delegation, which also included Miss Earth Water Bea Millan-Windorski, is in Nigeria for the E1 Championship Fashion Showcase. The meeting focused on positioning Lagos as a global hub for creativity and sustainable development. https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=c088fcc74094f9bed877b69ba60af8ab&news_entry_id=s2406aa2b251005en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher |
| Business › Dangote Refinery Resumes Petrol Sales In Naira After Committee Intervention by acehead(op): 11:29pm On Sep 27, 2025 |
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its decision to suspend petrol sales in the local currency, announcing the immediate resumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) transactions in Naira. This swift policy change comes after the direct intervention of the Chairman of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee, highlighting the government's role in ensuring market stability. continue here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=3d7669246dbe1f5eb6270cc7757e2eff&news_entry_id=s77b25901250927en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Business › Dangote Refinery Warns PENGASSAN Strike Threat May Cause Fuel Scarcity by acehead(op): 10:38pm On Sep 27, 2025 |
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised an alarm that the recent directive by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut crude oil and gas supplies could lead to another round of fuel scarcity and price hikes across Nigeria. The refinery described the move as a threat to national energy security. read the full article here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=5ca9fb1c6c2423863a35f2c1f5d485d1&news_entry_id=s6d68ae8c250927en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Travel › Abuja-kaduna Train Service To Resume Next Week by acehead(op): 10:22pm On Sep 27, 2025 |
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week. The service was temporarily suspended following a derailment incident on August 26. In a statement issued on Saturday, the NRC's Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed that repair and safety checks on the affected section of the track at Asham have been completed. read the full article here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=ea2580ac803e993c6aa821e8b04b7321&news_entry_id=s7f2231e4250927en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher |
| Sports › Nigerian Footballers Who Made Ballon D’or History by acehead(op): 11:22am On Sep 22, 2025 |
Several Nigerian footballers have earned nominations for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award since it expanded to include non-European players in 1995. From the legendary 'Golden Generation' of the 1990s to today's electrifying stars, Nigerian players have consistently illuminated football's grandest stages. Read more here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=59880edba035a4f288a34cefe6ccf39d&news_entry_id=s21386b03250922en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Crime › Lagos Community Mourns As Artisan Found Murdered In Badagry by acehead(op): 6:20pm On Sep 20, 2025 |
The Bovita Central community in Badagry, Lagos, has been thrown into mourning following the murder of 28-year-old artisan Ayienugba Ezekiel. His body was discovered in an abandoned fish pond on September 13 with his hands tied behind his back, sparking fear and outrage among residents. Read the full story here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=40705006303d3445efe61a168d12f322&news_entry_id=s3edc1e79250920en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Crime › Fuel Pump Manipulation Widespread Across Nigerian Filling Stations by acehead(op): 2:58pm On Sep 15, 2025 |
Consumers across Nigeria are reporting widespread manipulation of fuel pumps at filling stations, resulting in significant financial losses. Investigations reveal that attendants frequently adjust meters to under-dispense Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), particularly at independent stations. Multiple incidents confirm this trend. In Lagos, a customer was billed ₦22,000 for ₦20,000 worth of fuel. In Cross River, tests showed variations in dispensed quantities, with some pumps delivering only 0.87 liters for a one-liter purchase. Similar complaints emerged from Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, and Kebbi states, where commercial drivers and okada riders reported consistent short-changing. Read the full story here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=749dc9b5f96c768f7fe0f76de24a90bf&news_entry_id=s1351078d250915en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Politics › Nigerians In South Africa Sound Alarm Over Fresh Xenophobic Threats by acehead(op): 2:49pm On Sep 13, 2025 |
Nigerians living in South Africa have raised urgent concerns over a new wave of xenophobic threats led by the anti-immigrant group Operation Dudula. Community leaders are calling for immediate diplomatic intervention amid reports of harassment and attacks targeting foreign nationals. In a viral video, a leader of the group was seen ordering non-South Africans out of a public hospital, declaring, “If you know yourself that you are not a South African, please stand up. Stand up right now. Don’t try us because we are going to check everybody.” Founded as a grassroots campaign, Operation Dudula claims to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and job displacement by undocumented foreigners. Its members have been blocking access to clinics, inspecting businesses, and confronting immigrants. Read more here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=b41cacdd22f88c98c292d279680f638c&news_entry_id=s55e1ff4d250913en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Sports › Historic AFC World Series Championships Elevate Nigerian MMA by acehead(op): 2:24pm On Sep 13, 2025 |
The AFC World Series Championships have brought explosive Mixed Martial Arts action to Lagos's Teslim Balogun Stadium, marking a significant milestone for the sport in Africa. The tournament, which began on Thursday and concludes on Sunday, is set to feature over 100 fights. Sanctioned by the Nigerian MMA Federation (NMMAF), this historic event is the first privately organized African promotion officially recognized as a continental ranking and scoring platform for MMA. Founded by entrepreneur Raad Aswani, the championship has received endorsements from the Nigerian MMA Federation, the National Sports Commission, the Lagos State Sports Commission, and the African MMA Confederation. Read more ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=8fa6f1dfafab2ce7f6dd0693049c799f&news_entry_id=s5ecca37f250913en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher 1 Like
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| Properties › Emergency Responders Race Against Time After Lagos Building Collapse by acehead(op): 2:16pm On Sep 13, 2025 |
A three-story building under construction collapsed on Friday night in the Alagomeji area of Yaba, Lagos State, trapping an unconfirmed number of people. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. at 333 Borno Street. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the collapse in a statement on Saturday. Emergency teams from NEMA, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were quickly mobilized to the scene to begin search and rescue operations. Read The Full Story Here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=66f42dc77886c143b0d34cb41cfedaf6&news_entry_id=s916e5f3250913en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Crime › Bauchi Guard, 70, Arrested For Luring Teens With ₦500, Sexual Assault by acehead(op): 10:08am On Sep 10, 2025 |
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old security guard, Lawan Sani, for sexually molesting three teenage girls after luring them with ₦500. The suspect, who worked in the Unguwar Sarakuna area, reportedly used small amounts of money to attract the minors before assaulting them and threatening them to remain silent. His arrest followed a failed attempt to abuse a 16-year-old girl on September 1, 2025, during which he was apprehended on the spot. During interrogation, Sani confessed to previously enticing one of the victims with ₦500 to commit the abuse. Read the full story here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=b6d6714bbf4b88ce4687455cad2ee242&news_entry_id=s4b99957a250910en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Politics › Tinubu Pledges Reliable Electricity For Nigerian Hospitals To Prevent Power by acehead(op): 10:57pm On Sep 09, 2025 |
According to the Sun Nigeria News, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving Nigeria’s health sector challenges, with a specific focus on ending persistent power outages in hospitals. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that no Nigerian should lose their life due to electricity failures. He described the situation as unacceptable and vowed to take immediate action to address it. Read the Full Story here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=db4a33e423eb32e9055c339613438d3c&news_entry_id=s4b4ef1b9250909en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Politics › Fuel Sales Uninterrupted In Zamfara Despite NUPENG Strike Threat by acehead(op): 10:19pm On Sep 09, 2025 |
According to Punch News, petroleum stations in Zamfara State continue to operate normally without any disruption in the supply or sale of fuel, despite earlier concerns about a potential strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Checks conducted in Gusau, the state capital, confirmed that all filling stations were open and serving customers without queues or price increases. The situation was similarly calm in other parts of the state, with no reports of fuel shortages or panic buying. Motorists and attendants both noted that business was proceeding as usual, with many residents unaware of the threatened industrial action. Read the full story here ->>> https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=d3cc697f41c8478ede6b44c01e0a5c68&news_entry_id=s5ac38301250909en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Christianity Etc › Nigerian Pastor Warns Against Online Loan Apps, Calls Them Devil's Agents by acehead(op): 6:07pm On Sep 09, 2025 |
According to the Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians against using online loan applications, which he described as “agents of the devil in covenant with the spirit of debt.” Speaking during a Sunday service held in Abuja, the clergyman expressed deep concern over the increasing number of cases linking digital lending platforms to depression and suicide across the country. Read the full story here: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=77ab8dfc29aa5af7abc310387292bf08&news_entry_id=s36cf8433250908en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Christianity Etc › Benin Monarch Calls For Two-week Fasting And Prayer For Divine Protection by acehead(op): 4:27pm On Sep 09, 2025 |
According to Punch News, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged all Benin people, both within Edo State and in the diaspora, to partake in two weeks of fasting and prayer. This spiritual observance is intended to seek divine protection for the land and ward off evil influences. A statement released on Monday by the Obamedo of Benin, Efosa Igbinomwanhia, specified that the fasting will take place from September 15 to September 28. The monarch stressed that every son and daughter of Benin is encouraged to join in this practice. Read the full story here: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=b7b854f22ea8eeb8b0eaa11646797507&news_entry_id=s7858b50250909en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Health › Resident Doctors In Nigeria's Capital Commence Seven-day Warning Strike by acehead(op): 5:47pm On Sep 08, 2025 |
According to Punch News, resident doctors in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have initiated a seven-day warning strike to protest the government's persistent failure to address critical systemic issues within the health sector. The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD-FCT) announced this decision following an emergency meeting, citing a complete breakdown in negotiations with the FCT Administration. Their grievances encompass a severe shortage of medical personnel, with no new hires since 2011, which forces existing staff to manage excessive workloads across multiple departments. Read more here: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=e5a1f531a8230251d6ad43d7df736aa0&news_entry_id=s148300f6250908en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Education › Chief Leila Fowler, Founder Of Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls, Has Die by acehead(op): 5:39pm On Sep 08, 2025 |
According to Punch News, the educational community is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Chief (Mrs.) Leila Fowler, the esteemed Yeye Mofin of Lagos and visionary founder of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls. She died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Fowler led a remarkable life of multifaceted achievement. She was an erudite lawyer, a pioneering educator, and a dedicated public servant. Read more here: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=2d795051ba152be083da391c296a9ef5&news_entry_id=s23ee369b250908en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Politics › Declaring The ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Unsustainable, The NLC Has Demanded Its Urgen by acehead(op): 2:53pm On Sep 08, 2025 |
According to Punch News, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), alongside federal government employees, is urgently calling for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage, asserting that the current ₦70,000 can no longer cover basic living expenses. This demand arises in response to recent actions by multiple state governments, which have independently raised their workers’ salaries above the national ₦70,000 threshold in an effort to mitigate the severe economic pressures faced by households. Read more: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=5cd57fc0de6b9aca112bd2f2e01eda5c&news_entry_id=s6d461988250907en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher
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| Politics › NNPP Nullifies Jibrin's Expulsion by acehead(op): 2:24pm On Sep 08, 2025*. Modified: 3:02pm On Sep 08, 2025 |
According to Punch News, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has declared the recent expulsion of Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, to be completely null and void. The party's National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, explained that the announcement was made by Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, a former state chairman who has himself been formally expelled from the NNPP. Read more: https://www.operanewsapp.com/ng/en/share/detail?news_id=50b22f2d9aaa3a270e1c8b4e0229ce76&news_entry_id=s1b4da08c250907en_ng&open_type=tanscoded&request_id=2269bdaaf4627adac65e239e5abceaa420eed11c&from=publisher 1 Like
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| Politics › DSS Orders X To Suspend Sowore's Account Over Tinubu Criticism. by acehead(op): 1:50pm On Sep 08, 2025 |
According to Punch News, Nigeria's secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), has told X (formerly Twitter) to immediately close down activist Omoyele Sowore's verified account. This comes after Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a "criminal" in a post last month. In a letter dated September 6, the DSS said Sowore's comment made the president look bad to other countries and could make people violent. They warned that the post was still circulating online and that some Nigerians who support the president might start protesting in the streets. Read more: http:///45TwcNL
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| Politics › Military Has Helped Stabilize Nigeria’s Democracy — Femi Gbajabiamila. by acehead(op): 4:29pm On Sep 06, 2025 |
According to Vanguard News, on Friday at the Abalti Barracks in Surulere, Lagos, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated a newly constructed 1,200-capacity auditorium. During the ceremony, he praised the Nigerian military for its indispensable role in stabilizing the nation's democracy and maintaining national security. Gbajabiamila emphasized that while civilians frequently demand the dividends of democracy, the military deserves these benefits even more due to its service and sacrifices, though it rarely requests them. Read More
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| Politics › Enugu Govt Accuses Sujimoto Of Abandoning Projects After Receiving ₦5.7bn. by acehead(op): 3:16pm On Sep 06, 2025 |
Based on a Vanguard News report, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared contractor Olasijibomi Ogundele (popularly known as Sujimoto) wanted for allegedly laundering money and diverting government funds. Despite these serious accusations, Ogundele maintains his innocence and has released a video statement vowing to clear his name. According to Enugu State Commissioner for Information Malachy Agbo, the state government paid Ogundele N5.76 billion—representing 50% of the total contract value—to accelerate work on various projects. Read More
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| Crime › 26-year-old Nigerian Arrested In Poland For Forging Residence Permit by acehead(op): 7:29am On Sep 06, 2025 |
Polish authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old Nigerian citizen on charges of using a counterfeit residence document.https://punchng.com/nigerian-in-police-net-for-using-fake-polish-residence-permit/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › NBA Drags IGP Egbetokun To Court Over Tinted Glass Permit Policy. by acehead(op): 7:02am On Sep 06, 2025 |
According to Punch News, the Nigerian Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police, challenging the new tinted vehicle permit policy. The legal body has declared the requirement unconstitutional and in violation of citizens' fundamental rights. The controversial policy, introduced in April 2025, mandates that all motorists obtain annual permits for tinted windows through a digital portal for ₦16,000. The NBA has revealed that these payments are being processed through a private company's account rather than through official government channels, raising serious accountability concerns. Read More 1 Like
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| Health › WHO Confirms New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo; 15 Dead, Including Health Workers. by acehead(op): 9:54pm On Sep 05, 2025 |
According to the Sahara Reporters, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. As of September 4, 2025, there are 28 suspected cases and 15 confirmed deaths, including four health workers. The outbreak was detected in the Bulape and Mweka health zones. Patients exhibited symptoms including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and hemorrhage. Testing confirmed the Zaire strain, the deadliest form of the virus. Read More
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