Nigeria’s natural gas production climbed to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The report shows that more than 90 percent of the gas produced was utilised for domestic supply, exports, and field operations, while only 7.16 […]
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has restated that Nigeria’s correctional centres must be geared toward reforming and rehabilitating inmates rather than serving as punitive facilities. Speaking during the mid-tenure performance review of his ministry in Suleja, Niger State, Tunji-Ojo explained that the philosophy of imprisonment should be about transforming offenders into responsible citizens who […]
Cutix Plc, a frontline Nigerian cable manufacturer, has reported a sharp decline in its earnings for the first quarter ended July 31, 2025, as rising input costs and higher finance charges undermined profitability. The company’s unaudited financial results show that profit before tax fell to ₦84 million, a significant 81 percent drop from the ₦448 […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to youths in the Niger Delta to desist from pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and other illegal activities that threaten both the nation’s economy and the region’s development. Addressing stakeholders during a recent engagement in the region, Akpabio stressed that continued attacks on oil infrastructure have caused severe economic […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has dismissed reports of internal division and denied claims that the state chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has collapsed into its structure under the influence of former governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The party issued the clarification following widespread media reports quoting one Darius Kurah, who claimed […]
Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, witnessed an extraordinary gathering of Nigeria’s political heavyweights, royal fathers, captains of industry and media leaders on Saturday, August 23, 2025, as the ancient city hosted one of its most glamorous society weddings of the year. The occasion was the Nikkah of Faizah Omoteniola Kolapo, daughter of the […]
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has announced the promotion of 375 members of staff following a merit-based exercise aimed at rewarding hard work, improving staff morale, and strengthening institutional efficiency. The commission confirmed that the exercise, which was recently concluded, elevated officers across various cadres, including the promotion of eight Deputy Directors to the rank […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), insisting that its current implementation is fueling conflicts in oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta. Diri made the appeal on Saturday in Yenagoa during the triple celebration of the book launch, 60th birthday, and 25th marriage […]
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal worth a reported £40 million. The 21-year-old penned a seven-year contract with the reigning Club World Cup champions and was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where he watched the Blues climb to the top of the Premier League […]
The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a serving officer, a Lieutenant (names withheld), and sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty of engaging in a scandalous sexual relationship with the wife of a fellow officer. The punishment was handed down following the conclusion of a Special Court Martial (SCM), which […]
