By, Joke Thomas The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has dethroned six chiefs for attending the campaign flag-off of the Labour Party at the Apapa area of Lagos State. The monarch stated that the chiefs had attended the political event without his consent and had violated palace protocol by impersonating him there. YOUNEWS was told that ...
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July, 2025
March, 2025
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20 March
Over 10,000 FG’s troops in Rivers to protect Pipelines
By, Isa Abdullahi Over 10,000 operatives have been deployed to collaborate with other security agencies to provide adequate peace and security of lives and property. YOUNEWS gathered that the Federal Government has deployed 10,000 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel to curb further attacks on oil pipelines. This is against the backdrop of the blasts at oil installations in ...
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16 March
Niger begs Nigeria for fuel as a litre sells for N8,000
By, Isa Abdullahi Niger Republic has turned to Nigeria for help after being hit by fuel shortage. YOUNEWS learnt that it may well be a bargaining chip for negotiation, to engage, and invite them back to ECOWAS. Niger turned to Nigeria after the fuel shortage problem became critical. However, the details of the arrangement are said to be secret. The ...
December, 2024
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17 December
Presidency knocks Kemi Badenoch for Demarketing Nigeria
By, Onome Jackson. British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch’s negative comments about Nigeria lately have been dismissed as, a “cock and bull story.” In Badenoch’s viral interview with The Free Press, she shared a negative experience with the Nigerian police, contrasting it with her interactions with law enforcement in the United Kingdom. Badenoch recounted an incident where Nigerian police allegedly ...
November, 2024
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27 November
Nigerians expect reduced Pump Price, as PH refinery begins
By, Biliki Coker Nigerians have been hopeful that the cost of fuel could crash if the country refines its crude and ends the import of refined products. The refinery, situated in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region, has been in operation since 1965, but later became moribund for several years. Many accross the breath and length of the country are already ...
October, 2024
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31 October
Charles Olumo a k.a AGBAKO bows out at 101
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as ...
September, 2024
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23 September
Dangote’s 2 Oil blocks begin, as many allocated Remain Untapped
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is extending his coast in oil and gas sector. YOUNEWS is aware that two oil blocks own by him in the upstream sector is expected to start production next month. Dangote who firmly believe that local production is the best for Nigeria recently stated that fuel production from his ...
May, 2024
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24 May
Lesson from Sanusi outside power; Beyond the office, it’s about you !
There are fine lessons you and l ca learn from life of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the newly reinstated Emir and ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, outside power. The hero lies in him. Even outside power he held his own, and was still phenomenal, he was a force to be reckoned with. Below are seven notable moments in Sanusi’s ...
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10 May
Osun gov leaks Phone Conversation with Lagos gov over deportees
Osun Gov Adeleke has leaked his conversation with Lagos State Counterpart, to the media ! He said he discussed with Sanwo-Olu about ‘deportation’ of our Lagos-based indigenes back to Osun State. Mr Adeleke said his government’s investigation team confirmed how luxurious buses dropped the youths in Ilesa. Mr Adeleke, however, spoke with the Lagos State governor, who denied authorising law ...
March, 2024
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16 March
Lagos discounted food markets open Sunday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered that food products at the “Ounje Eko” food markets be sold at a discount in all five divisions of Lagos starting on Sunday, March 17. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Friday, noted that the markets will offer Lagosians a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, ...