Oil prices rose about 3% on Wednesday, reaching a seven-week high, after U.S. crude inventories posted an unexpected decline and supply disruptions in Iraq, Venezuela, and Russia fueled concerns of tightening markets. Brent crude gained $1.68, or 2.5%, to settle at $69.31 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
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Pastor Samuel Oladele, the President, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s government over the ongoing reforms in the country. Oladele made the plea while addressing journalists at the 2025 CAC Pastors’ Conference held on Wednesday at Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun. He urged …
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Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has announced the death of her mother. Aigbe announced her mother’s death via a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The famous actress shared a candlelight image with the caption: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, …
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THE Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He said that this would …
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THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has solicited international support towards Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. The minister made the call in Montreal, Canada at the ongoing 42nd Assembly of ICAO – a specialised agency of the UN, established in 1944 to …
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THE Police Command in Anambra says it has detained three suspects over their alleged involvement in the stealing of an articulated vehicle and abduction of three children in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in …
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THE Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter says it will begin a seven-day warning strike on Oct. 2, if the state government fails to address their demands for improved welfare of members in LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo made this known in an interview …
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THE Executive Director, Wole Soyinka Centre for investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Mrs Motunrayo Alaka, says the centre has trained 537 journalists across Nigeria and Ghana in 11 years. Alaka made this known on Wednesday in Lagos, during the WSCIJ ReportWomen 6th Fellowship Induction and Award, a Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP). …
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The equities market closed lower on Wednesday, as performance indices dipped by 0.15 per cent, driven largely by profit taking in medium and large-cap stocks. Decliners included Deap Capital Management, Legend Internet, RT Briscoe, May and Baker, WAPIC Insurance, alongside 24 other stocks. Market capitalisation fell by N135 billion, or …
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Nearly 45,000 doses of Ebola vaccine are on their way to Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as UNICEF intensifies efforts alongside its partners to protect children and families from the outbreak. Since the outbreak was declared on Sept. 5, 47 suspected and confirmed cases had been …
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