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Nigeria has reduced the approval time for applications to restart dormant oil wells from several weeks to just a few hours, as the country moves to increase crude production and benefit from elevated global oil prices. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is now granting permits within hours for activities capable of boosting output. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed Lagos for Abuja after celebrating Eid al-Fitr, following his recent state visit to the United Kingdom. The President’s aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at 6:44 p.m., according to a statement by the State House. Tinubu had returned to Nigeria from […]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its next director-general, marking a significant leadership shift at the public broadcaster. Brittin, 57, will assume the role on May 18, succeeding Tim Davie, who is set to step down on April 2. His appointment comes at a critical time for the […]
The Obidient Movement Worldwide has dismissed recent comments by former President of the Court of Appeal, Ayo Salami, regarding the eligibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to contest the 2023 general election. In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the group insisted that Obi’s candidacy was valid […]
The new Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory has promised to fight crime with full force. He made it clear that his team will not allow any form of criminal activity in Abuja and surrounding areas. This strong stand comes as residents continue to worry about security in the capital city. During his first […]
Sweden has taken a strong step against Iran by suspending visas for its diplomats. This move comes as Iran faces growing pressure from many countries around the world. Officials in Sweden say the decision is meant to limit the activities of Iranian representatives in their country. It shows how isolated Iran is becoming on the […]
The United Kingdom and Turkey have agreed on a big new defence deal worth several billion pounds. The two countries signed the agreement to work together on air defence systems. This partnership is expected to help strengthen Turkey’s ability to protect its airspace. It marks an important step in military cooperation between the two nations. […]
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has made a strong statement about the Peoples Democratic Party, dismissing talks of different camps or groups inside the PDP. According to him, the party is united and there is only one PDP. This comment comes at a time when many people have been talking about […]
South African police used rubber bullets and teargas to break up a large protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. Hundreds of people marched through the city to demand stronger action against illegal immigration. The protesters, backed by several groups, said too many foreigners were entering the country without proper papers and causing problems for […]
A dispatch rider has lost his life in a tragic hit and run accident in Lagos. The rider was doing his normal delivery job when a speeding vehicle hit him and drove away without stopping. The accident happened on one of the busy roads in the city, leaving many people shocked and angry. Eyewitnesses said […]
