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Parents of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok in Borno State have called on the Nigerian government, the United Nations and the international community to intensify efforts to rescue those still in captivity, 12 years after the incident. In an open letter issued on Monday, the families said 87 of the 276 girls taken during the […]
The Federal Government says electricity generation in Nigeria is showing signs of recovery, with operational capacity rising to over 4,694 megawatts in early April. According to a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, mechanical availability also peaked at more than 7,796MW during the same period. Tunji said […]
The leadership of the African Democratic Congress is set to hold its national convention in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14, despite reported difficulties in securing a venue. Party sources said the convention will take place at the National Rainbow Event Center, with David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola expected to preside as national chairman and national […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has condemned the assault on two of its members at a Delta State hospital, describing the incident as part of a growing trend of violence against healthcare workers. The attack occurred on April 11 at the Special Care Baby Unit of Central Hospital in Warri, following the death of […]
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cannabis valued at N724.5 million and arrested five suspects in a major anti-drug operation. The state commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing in Benin City, stating that the seizure involved 483 bags of cannabis weighing 7,245 […]
In early April 2026, a social media post resurfaced allegations first published in October 2021, demanding that former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi provide “clarification” on his involvement in the Pandora Papers scandal. The post, which quickly gained traction, revived four specific questions about an offshore company registered in […]
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has teamed up with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region and increase jobs through mineral processing. Receiving the management team of the NCDC in his office, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, disclosed […]
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers is set to elect Salimon Akanni Oladiti as its next president on April 24, as the tenure of the incumbent, Williams Akporeha, comes to an end. Akporeha announced his exit date at the weekend during the Quarterly National Executive Council meeting of the Petroleum […]
The Nigerian Navy has arrested two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, carrying over 939 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude oil worth more than N4 billion. Twenty-six crew members were also arrested during the operation. The Commander, Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Adm. Olugbenga Oladipo, disclosed this […]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s decision to withdraw royalty collection powers from the commission, describing the move as a step towards greater fiscal clarity and efficiency. The upstream regulator also justified the relatively low signature bonuses set for the ongoing 2025 licensing […]
