…Nigeria meets 104% of OPEC Quota …Crude oil production rises to 74-month high Nigeria’s oil output climbed to a 74‑month high in June, averaging 1.735 million barrels per day of crude and condensate as stable operations and minimal pipeline outages boosted production, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) stated on Sunday. The NUPRC Crude … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship seats and the 192 councillorship positions contested in Saturday’s local government election in Edo state. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, chairman of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), announced the results on Sunday. The local government election was conducted across the state’s 18 local government areas and … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud The recent demonstrations in Ghana, where some protesters openly demanded that Nigerians leave their country, should trouble every thoughtful Nigerian for reasons that extend beyond the immediate insult, since the spectacle of fellow Africans questioning the place of Nigerians within their countries represents not merely a diplomatic embarrassment but a painful reminder … [Read more…]
Details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers proved to be a decisive turning point. 39 schoolchildren and … [Read more…]
South African football has been thrown into mourning following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 25. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the player’s death, describing the news as a devastating loss for the country’s football community. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt … [Read more…]
By SNC Nwagu, Esq The centralised Nigeria Police Force was never designed to handle the scale, spread, and complexity of insecurity that defines Nigeria today. A constitutionally grounded, multi-level state policing framework is not a radical idea — it is an overdue necessity. Nigeria’s insecurity in 2026 is no longer episodic. It is structural. From … [Read more…]
…Keyamo narrates what transpired at Abuja Airport Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has refuted the claim made by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi that his vehicle was unfairly clamped at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, calling instead for Obi to apologize to airport staff and … [Read more…]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the immediate priority of his administration is to reunite the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and provide them with rehabilitation after their 56-day ordeal. This is also as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has urged residents to take proactive measures to protect lives and property as heavy rainfall continues across the state, warning that the intensifying rainy season has increased the risk of flooding in many communities. In a public service announcement signed by Dr. Malachy Agbo, Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication, Enugu … [Read more…]
Spain on Friday qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 win over Belgium in a game played at the Los Angeles Stadium. Luis de la Fuente’s men opened the scoring in the quarter-final encounter through Fabián Ruiz in the 30th minute. Dani Olmo’s effort was parried away by Thibaut Courtois, but it … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over who would occupy the position on the party’s ticket. The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential candidates for the … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force for rescuing pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, declaring that no ransom was paid and no concession was made to secure their freedom. The President made the disclosure on Friday following … [Read more…]