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Dangote Refinery plans capacity expansion to 1.4m bpd
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within three years.
The Managing…
Tinubu mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, who died on Monday night.
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Police detain masquerade over alleged attack in Anambra community
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state.
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Hajj 2026: Lagos Begins Medical Screening for Intending Pilgrims
The Lagos State Government has commenced medical screening for all intending pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Secretary of the Lagos…
France to Open Greenland Consulate Feb. 6 as US Pressure Mounts
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, stepping up its diplomatic presence in the Arctic territory amid renewed interest and pressure from the United States.
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At Least 22 Killed as Crane Collapse Derails Passenger Train in Thailand
At least 22 people were killed and 64 others injured on Wednesday after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, triggering a derailment and fire,…
AFCON 2025: Osimhen to Captain Super Eagles Against Morocco in Semi-Final Clash
Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles as captain when they face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday in Rabat.
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FG moves to strengthen monitoring of primary healthcare services in Gombe
The Federal Government has kicked off the selection process for the second batch of the National Health Fellows Programme in Gombe State, a scheme designed to boost primary healthcare…
US Boosts Security Support to Nigeria Amid Heightened Focus on Terror Threats
The United States has stepped up its security engagement with Nigeria, with the latest delivery of military support coming amid renewed American focus on counterterrorism efforts…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Alleges Hospital Negligence in Death of 21-Month-Old Son
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of medical negligence following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, on January 6.
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