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Students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have staged a protest at the Ekheuan Campus following a prolonged power outage and water shortage that left hostels in distress for three consecutive days. The protest, which began early Saturday morning, saw hundreds of visibly frustrated students barricade the main entrance of the campus, preventing vehicular movement and academic activities from commencing. Placards bearing inscriptions such as “No Water, No Light, No Peace,” and “We Pay Fees, Give Us Basic Amenities” were raised high as chants echoed through the school gate. Three Days in Darkness and Dry Taps According to multiple students who spoke during the protest, the crisis began earlier in the week when electricity supply to the campus was cut off. The blackout, they said, was immediately followed by a complete disruption of water supply, leaving thousands of students stranded without access to basic sanitation and comfort. “We have not had light or water for three days. The host...

2027 Polls: INEC Fixes 20th February for Presidential and National Assembly Elections, 6th March for Governorship and State Assembly Elections #NigeriaDecides2027 The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has formally released the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. Addressing members of the press in Abuja on Friday, the INEC Chairman described the announcement as “a significant milestone in our democratic journey” and a constitutional obligation aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s democracy. According to the Commission: * Presidential & National Assembly Elections – February 20, 2027 * Governorship & State Houses of Assembly Elections – March 6, 2027 The elections will cover the offices of: * President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria * Governors and Deputy Go...

INEC Cannot Guarantee Real-Time Election Result Transmission – Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan Explains The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has stated that the commission cannot guarantee real-time electronic transmission of election results due to its lack of control over Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking on the challenges surrounding digital result uploads during elections, the INEC Chairman explained that the commission does not operate its own independent communications network and instead depends on existing telecom providers across the country. “We do not even have a network of our own,” Amupitan said. “Assuming we control the network system and are not dictated to by primary and secondary providers, then INEC should be held 100 percent responsible for whatever happens.” His remarks come amid renewed public debate over the reliability of electronic transmission of results and calls for flawless real-time up...

FCC PC Wins Government Agency of the Year 2025 at Leadership Conference in Abuja   The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja.   This recognition highlights the Commission’s growing enforcement activities, improved consumer redress mechanisms, and significant regulatory actions across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy.   The award ceremony took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, under the theme:   “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.”   The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, regulators, and development experts to discuss governance, economic reforms, and development strategies amid global uncertainties.   Why FCCPC Wa...

W orld’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Achieves Historic Milestone, Boosting Nigeria’s Energy Security The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it has reached and is maintaining a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd). This is seen as a historic milestone for Nigeria and for global refining operations. According to the refinery’s management, both the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Motor Spirit (MS) production section are now working at optimal levels after a scheduled maintenance period. Performance tests confirmed stability, efficiency, and durability at full capacity. Located in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos State, the refinery is known as the largest single-train refinery in the world. With this achievement, Dangote Refinery claims it is the first facility of its kind globally to achieve and maintain a 650,000bpd output on a single train. This development is expected to greatly change Nigeria’s energy landscape. It will strengthen local refining capacit...