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• Domestic crude must be available and commercially viable – Dangote Refinery

  12-08-2026 00:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Udeme AkpanDangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which suggested that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by local producers in the second quarter of 2026.
  The company emphasised that it remains fully committed to sourcing Nigerian crude oil and supporting the objectives of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCS
  
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• India declares 46-year-old Nigerian wanted over 3.3kg drug seizure

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  A 46-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Afam, has been declared wanted by the Kerala Excise Department over his reported connection to the seizure of 3.3kg of MDMA in Kerala. The Kerala Excise Department said a Look Out Circular had been issued against Afam, as it is part of the investigation into the drug seizure near the PantheerankavuRead More: https://punchng.com/india-declares-46-year-old-nigerian-wanted-over-3-3kg-drug-seizure/
  
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• Sokoto attack: Soldiers kill several bandits, launch air operation

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  Several bandits were feared dead after security forces on Wednesday foiled an attempted attack on Sifawa town in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday. The attackers reportedly stormed the town at about 10 am, allegedly advancing from Horo village in neighbouring Shagari Local Government Area, in an attempt to overrun the militaryRead More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-attack-soldiers-kill-several-bandits-launch-air-operation/
  
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• Police arrest 23-year-old suspected drug dealer in Bauchi

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer, Aliyu Suleman, and recovered 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride and 17 pieces of rubber solution in the state. Suleman, 23, is a resident of the Tudun Salmanu area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson,Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-23-year-old-suspected-drug-dealer-in-bauchi/
  
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• Ogun community decries suspected land grabbers’ invasion, farmland destruction

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  Residents of Ajogbo Akia community in Ado-Odo area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over what they describe as a violent invasion and destruction of their farmlands by hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers. This is because, as they said, the development has left them frightened and farmers unable to access their livelihoods. TheRead More: https://punchng.com/ogun-community-decries-suspected-land-grabbers-invasion-farmland-destruction/
  
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• NSCDC intercepts rustled cow, arrests two in Kano

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kano State Command, have intercepted and arrested two suspected cattle rustlers at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road, Rahama Round, in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement,Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-rustled-cow-arrests-two-in-kano/
  
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• Illicit alcohol trade undermines investments, job creation

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade is increasingly threatening investments, jobs and government revenue as counterfeit and smuggled products undermine legitimate businesses, prompting industry stakeholders to call for stronger enforcement, coordinated regulation and tougher measures to protect consumers and the economy, writes SAMI TUNJI Nigeria’s battle against illicit alcohol is no longer a routine regulatory exercise orRead More: https://punchng.com/illicit-alcohol-trade-undermines-i
  
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• Generator fault triggers Kano petrol station fire

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  A fire outbreak was recorded at a petrol filling station in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State on Tuesday night, with firefighters preventing the blaze from spreading to other parts of the facility. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred at Tukur Muhd Nig. Limited, located along Saya Saya Road, Rano, at about 9:20pm.Read More: https://punchng.com/generator-fault-triggers-kano-petrol-station-fire/
  
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• FG eyes 8,000MW as power sector reform deepens

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has said it is targeting 8,000 megawatts of electricity generation and transmission by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to improve power supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Assets Management Company in Abuja by theRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-eyes-8000mw-as-power-sector-reform-deepens/
  
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• FAAN faces backlash over N30,000 airport taxi fare

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is facing mounting criticism over the cost of its newly introduced airport car-hire service after a viral video showed a passenger being quoted N30,000 for a trip from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to Ikeja. Controversy erupted after travel content creator Chris Joondeph, popularly known as “Authentic Traveling”,Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-faces-backlash-over-n30000-airport-taxi-fare/
  
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• Domestic refineries supply 75% of Nigeria’s petrol

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  Despite a sharp resurgence in petrol imports, domestic refineries, led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, emerged as Nigeria’s largest source of petrol supply in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s total Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) supply, while imports fell sharply compared with the corresponding period of 2025. ThisRead More: https://punchng.com/domestic-refineries-supply-75-of-nigerias-petrol/
  
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• Dangote threatens to export petrol as imports rise

  27-08-2026 02:05 via punchng.com
  
  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has threatened to export excess petrol stocks as rising imports create uncertainty around domestic demand and make inventory planning increasingly difficult. The refinery said imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) accounted for approximately 43 per cent of fuel supplied into the Nigerian market in July, despite its capacity to meet and exceedRead More: https://punchng.com/dangote-threatens-to-export-petrol-as-imports-rise/
  
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• WSCIJ demands probe into alleged assault of Abuja journalist

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has called for an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged assault of the Editor of Pinnacle Daily, Sunday Ogwu, by police and Vigilante Group of Nigeria personnel in Lugbe, Abuja. The centre, in a statement, dated August 24, 2026, condemned the reported incident, alleging that Ogwu wasRead More: https://punchng.com/wscij-demands-probe-into-alleged-assault-of-abuja-journalist/
  
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• VDM’s NBA invitation sparks debate among lawyers

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  The invitation of social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, as a panelist at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday has sparked a debate among lawyers and other commentators. While some lawyers described Otse as a “gross misfit” for an NBA conference,Read More: https://punchng.com/vdms-nba-invitation-sparks-debate-among-lawyers/
  
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• NGX sheds N259bn as All-Share Index declines

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Exchange Limited concluded Wednesday’s trading session on a subdued note, as persistent selling pressure pushed equities benchmark indicators further into negative territory. The All-Share Index dropped by 402.25 points to settle at 238,682.92 points, down from 239,085.17 points recorded during the previous session on Monday. There was no trading on Tuesday, as theRead More: https://punchng.com/ngx-sheds-n259bn-as-all-share-index-declines/
  
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• NBA conference: Burden of protecting justice

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  The 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association ended with a call for stronger institutions, judicial independence, respect for the rule of law, and accountability to protect Nigeria’s democracy, writes Onozure Dania One message has been constant on the lips of most speakers at the week-long 66th Annual General Conference of the NigerianRead More: https://punchng.com/nba-conference-burden-of-protecting-justice/
  
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• Four Ladipo traders: Families sue AGF, IG over N400m unpaid judgement debt

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  More than three years after the Lagos State High Court ordered the Nigeria Police to pay  N400m compensation to the families of four Ladipo Market traders allegedly extra-judicially killed by policemen, the beneficiaries have returned to court, seeking an order compelling the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to enforce the judgement.Read More: https://punchng.com/four-ladipo-traders-families-sue-agf-ig-over-n400m-unpaid-judgement-debt/
  
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• Eight Zamfara travellers killed, others abducted in highway attack

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  Gunmen have killed eight travellers and abducted eight others after attacking two commercial vehicles along the Gusau–Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The spokesperson for the state Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the attack and killings in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, said 17 banditsRead More: https://punchng.com/eight-zamfara-travellers-killed-others-abducted-in-highway-attack/
  
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• 20-year-old arrested over father’s death in Anambra

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  A 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ogbogu allegedly attacked his father with a machete on the throat on Tuesday evening, before dumping his body in a room and fleeing the scene. He was subsequently arrestedRead More: https://punchng.com/20-year-old-arrested-over-fathers-death-in-anambra/
  
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• Otedola boosts First HoldCo control with N12.58bn stake

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, has further consolidated his controlling position in the financial services group through a fresh N12.58bn equity transaction. The insider transaction was formally disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, which was authorised by the Group Company Secretary, Abiola Baruwa. According toRead More: https://punchng.com/otedola-boosts-first-holdco-control-with-n12-58bn-stake/
  
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• Lagos traders turn Berger lay-by into roadside market

  27-08-2026 01:52 via punchng.com
  
  The Berger lay-by in Lagos State, originally designed as a temporary stopping point for vehicles, has gradually transformed into a bustling commercial hub, with traders selling food, drinks, clothing, phone accessories and other items. While the development has provided a source of livelihood for the traders and offered commuters convenient access to goods and services,Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-traders-turn-berger-lay-by-into-roadside-market/
  
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• Seplat Energy urges firms to make sustainability risk tool

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  Businesses have been urged to move beyond treating sustainability as a standalone corporate social responsibility function and integrate it into their strategy, operations and decision-making as a tool for managing risks, creating business value and driving measurable impact. The Director of External Affairs and Social Performance, Seplat Energy Plc, Chioma Afe, made the call atRead More: https://punchng.com/seplat-energy-urges-firms-to-make-sustainability-risk-tool/
  
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• Fagbemi, Ajimobi, Olawuyi reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable investments

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to attracting sustainable foreign investments and promoting an international legal order that supports equitable trade and economic development. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the position known alongside Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria, Florence Ajimobi, and the President of the Nigerian Branch ofRead More: https://punchng.com/fagbemi-ajimobi-olawuyi-reaffirm-nigerias-commitment-to-sust
  
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• Uncertain regulations can derail oil investments – NMDPRA boss

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Rabiu Umar, has warned that uncertainty in the regulatory environment could undermine investments in Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Umar said investors were prepared to manage commercial risks but found regulatory uncertainty more difficult to accommodate, stressing that clear, consistent and predictable rules were criticalRead More: https://punchng.com/uncertain-regulations-can-derail-oil-investmen
  
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• To subsidy or not to subsidy?

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  Thanks to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who is now promising to restore the fuel subsidies that the Bola Tinubu administration removed in 2023, the matter will be a major campaign issue. As expected, the APC crowd quickly reminded Atiku that removing the fuel subsidies was his campaign promise during the 2023 electioneering; going backRead More: https://punchng.com/to-subsidy-or-not-to-subsidy/
  
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• SEREC seeks probe of alleged N6,000 container levy

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Sea Empowerment & Research Centre has called for a thorough documentary and regulatory investigation into the alleged N6,000 charge per container. The body also called for an investigation into the reported demand for a refund of about N178m unapproved charges at bonded terminals, empty-container returns, holding-bay capacity, truck immobilisation and detention charges involving shipping-lineRead More: https://punchng.com/serec-seeks-probe-of-alleged-n6000-container-levy/
  
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• Rich states, broke people

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos alone is worth more than Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda and Mauritius combined. Let that sink in. With an economy of N41.17tn — about $102bn in 2021 — Lagos State dwarfed the entire gross domestic products of four countries. Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa sit on oil wealth that funds nations. Ogun, Anambra and ImoRead More: https://punchng.com/rich-states-broke-people/
  
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• NPA clears abandoned NDPHC power equipment

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Ports Authority said it has facilitated the recovery and clearance of critical power equipment belonging to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited that had been abandoned and left idle at various Nigerian seaports. The intervention, according to the NDPHC, is expected to accelerate the implementation of critical power projects across the countryRead More: https://punchng.com/npa-clears-abandoned-ndphc-power-equipment/
  
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• Mass presence of govs in off-cycle elections

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  OBSERVATIONS by former President Goodluck Jonathan that governors, party bigwigs and political leaders are undermining Nigeria’s democracy by massing up in states where off-cycle elections are held are weighty. Therefore, the political class should stop abusing the privileges of their positions to undermine the country’s democracy. In a strong rebuke, the former president castigated theRead More: https://punchng.com/mass-presence-of-govs-in-off-cycle-elections/
  
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• Lagos faults regulators over unmetered electricity consumers

  27-08-2026 01:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos State Government has faulted electricity regulators over the continued failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speaking on the state’s electricity reforms and efforts toRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-faults-regulators-over-unmetered-electricity-consumers/
  
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