Politics

NNPC’s stake in Dangote refinery secures national interest – Reps

The House of Representatives affirms that NNPC’s 7.25% equity stake in the Dangote Refinery is vital for securing Nigeria’s national interest. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-stake-in-dangote-refinery-secures-national-interest-reps/

PUNCH•2/27/2026

Turaki-led PDP reacts to Oyo High Court judgement on PDP convention

“The party remains committed to pursuing all legitimate legal avenues to ensure that justice is fully served,” the Turaki-led group said. The post Turaki-led PDP reacts to Oyo High Court judgement on PDP convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/27/2026

Financial Times•2/27/2026

Project Warrior: How Paramount beat Netflix in $111bn battle for Warner

Ellison father and son viewed deal as a matter of survival to compete with tech giants that now dominate Hollywood

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African Examiner•2/27/2026

Natasha seeks calm in Ohiri-Umahi debt dispute

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for calm and dialogue in the Ohiri-Umahi dispute over alleged campaign debts, urging adherence to the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-seeks-calm-in-ohiri-umahi-debt-dispute/

Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

Forgery Storm: Ozekhome in Fresh Court Battle

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has arraigned senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, son of the late Jeremiah Useni, over allegations of forgery linked to a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The two men were brought before Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on a […] The post Forgery Storm: Ozekhome in Fresh Court Battle first appeared on African Examiner.

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Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected

According to the state epidemiologist, Asema Msuega, 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Benue, out of which 45 have been confirmed. The post Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/27/2026

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GDP Rises to 4.07% in Q4 2025

James Emejo in Abuja The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew to 4.07 per cent in real terms in the fourth quarter of last year (Q4 2025) compared to 3.98

This Day Live•2/27/2026

Independent Nigeria•2/27/2026

Oyo: Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For Defiling Minor, Smash Ammunition Trafficking Syndicate

IBADAN – The Oyo State Police Command has continued its crackdown on crime with two major operational successes, including the arrest of an 18-year-old for defiling a minor and the…

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Hedge Funds Hike Bullish Oil Bets to 22-Month High on Iran Risks

Hedge funds turned the most bullish on Brent crude since April 2024 as investors grew more concerned that US military action in the Middle East could be imminent and disrupt oil supplies flowing out of the region.

What's Next for the Super Bowl?

What’s in store for the future of the Super Bowl? Randall Williams dives into what the league is looking for from cities that want to host the big game in the years to come. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•2/27/2026